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McMaster University developing tool to help transit agencies transition to electric buses | Electric Autonomy Canada The tool will offer transit agencies a free way to simulate and optimize their electric bus fleet transitions

NEW: McMaster University developing tool to help transit agencies transition to electric buses

The tool will offer transit agencies a free way to simulate and optimize their electric bus fleet transitions.

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#ElectricBuses #transit #EVFleets

Where are Canadian transit agencies in the transition to e-buses? Electric Autonomy looks at which transit agencies are procuring electric buses in 2025 and how the journey to electrification is going

⚡ 🚌 Electric buses are steadily making their way onto Canadian roads, but the pace and enthusiasm at which they do so varies depending on location. Some municipalities are doubling down on transit electrification with large-scale fleet rollouts and firm targets, while others are tapping the brakes.

BloombergNEF predicts robust EV sales in 2025, uncertainty after EV sales are set to rise in 2025, but BloombergNEF’s long-term forecast signals possible slowdown driven by unstable U.S. policies

ICYMI: BloombergNEF predicts robust EV sales in 2025, uncertainty after

While electric vehicles sales are set to rise in 2025, BloombergNEF’s longer term forecast signals a possible slowdown in adoption driven by unstable U.S. policies.

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#EVs #EVsky

New EV charging subscription rewards drivers for charging at home Residents can now access free EV chargers and participate in carbon credit generation through a subscription program

Ontario-based electric vehicle charger manufacturer United Chargers Inc. has launched Grizzl-E Club, a new charger-as-a-service subscription. This program offers Canadian EV drivers a free home charger, lifetime warranty, and cash-back rewards for charging.

#EVs #EVCharging #CarbonCredits

Canadian Charging Infrastructure council launches New advocacy group to focus on putting real-world charger performance data in the hands of decision-makers

The state of Canada’s public #EVCharging network is a perennial topic of conversation in the halls of government coast-to-coast-to-coast. Now there's a new voice joining in: the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council (CCIC), an industry group comprising Canada’s leading charging network operators.

Rebecca Tinucci, Uber's Global Head of Electrification and Sustainability, in conversation with Nino Di Cara, Founder & President at Electric Autonomy, at the 2025 EV & Charging Expo in Toronto.

Uber drivers are switching to EVs 6x faster than the general public in Canada and 5x faster globally.

That's just one of the eye-opening statistics shared by Uber's Rebecca Tinucci at the 2025 EV & Charging Expo in Toronto.

Watch her full keynote here:
youtu.be/9Zm4QTEEZt4

#EVs #Uber #ad

ChargeLab releases open-source software, OpenOCPP With hardware-agnostic OpenOCPP software ChargeLab hopes to simplify and streamline charging hardware set-up for the industry

ICYMI: ChargeLab has released its open-source, hardware-agnostic OpenOCPP software to the EV charging market.

The aim of the Canadian software developer is to make it faster and more efficient for charging networks to expand in North America.

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#EVs #EVCharging

Where are Canadian transit agencies in the transition to e-buses? Electric Autonomy looks at which transit agencies are procuring electric buses in 2025 and how the journey to electrification is going

#ElectricBuses are steadily making their way onto Canadian roads, but the pace and enthusiasm at which they do so varies depending on location.

Some municipalities are doubling down on #transit electrification with large-scale fleet rollouts and firm targets, while others are tapping the brakes.

Brampton, Zenobē strike $4 billion electric transit bus deal The project will put 1,000 electric buses into service in Ontario and move over 40 million passengers per year

ICYMI: A local public transit service in southern Ontario is receiving an eye-watering $4B investment to electrify its fleet.

Brampton, a suburb of Toronto, and Zenobē, a UK-based global fleet electrification & battery storage specialist company, have confirmed a deal to electrify 1,000 city buses.

EV Battery Recovery Program goes nationwide Drivers across Canada can now access free, responsible solutions for managing end-of-life batteries through industry-led solution

ICYMI: The EV Battery Recovery Program is now expanding across Canada following a 2-year pilot project in Quebec.

The program is jointly led by the CVMA, Global Automakers of Canada, and Call2Recycle Canada, a not-for-profit organization specializing in battery collection & recycling.

#EVs

Ontario gets V2G-capable "nano-grid" EV charging technology Elocity to roll out bi-directional EV charging solution in MURBs, fleet depots and commercial sites in Ontario with $660,000 in OVIN funding

ICYMI: A next-generation smart charging technology is receiving funding from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network to set up bi-directional charging in the province. Elocity, an #EVCharging management solutions provider, has a new product offering ideal for MURBs, fleet depots & commercial sites.

New EV charging subscription rewards drivers for charging at home Residents can now access free EV chargers and participate in carbon credit generation through a subscription program

Ontario-based electric vehicle charger manufacturer United Chargers Inc. has launched Grizzl-E Club, a new charger-as-a-service subscription. This program offers Canadian EV drivers a free home charger, lifetime warranty, and cash-back rewards for charging.

#EVs #EVCharging #CarbonCredits

EV charging infrastructure program opens in Saskatchewan Backed by $850K in federal funding, The Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative will help expand EV charging infrastructure across Saskatchewan

A new funding program is helping municipalities, Indigenous communities and local organizations across #Saskatchewan expand access to #EVCharging infrastructure. The Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative will provide financial support for the installation of public charging stations across SK.

#EVs

New report identifies challenges, solutions for MHDV electrification Electric Mobility Canada has identified 52 ecosystem gaps for MHDV electrification and is providing recommendations to government

New report identifies challenges, solutions for MHDV electrification

@emc-mec.bsky.social has identified 52 ecosystem gaps for MHDV electrification and is providing recommendations to government.

Read the full story on our website.

#EVs #EVFleets #MHDV

Canadian Charging Infrastructure council launches New advocacy group to focus on putting real-world charger performance data in the hands of decision-makers

NEW: Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council launches

New advocacy group to focus on putting real-world charger performance data in the hands of decision-makers.

Read the full story on our website.

#EVs #EVCharging #Canada

Where are Canadian transit agencies in the transition to e-buses? Electric Autonomy looks at which transit agencies are procuring electric buses in 2025 and how the journey to electrification is going

#ElectricBuses are steadily making their way onto Canadian roads, but the pace and enthusiasm at which they do so varies depending on location.

Some municipalities are doubling down on #transit electrification with large-scale fleet rollouts and firm targets, while others are tapping the brakes.

Quebec expands ZEV standard to include hybrid vehicles Hybrid-electrics vehicles now generate a half credit while plug-in hybrid-electrics with 80 km-plus electric range will earn a full credit

ICYMI: Canada’s leading zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adopting jurisdiction is recalibrating its rules & regulations around passenger vehicle decarbonization.

Quebec’s environment minister, Benoit Charette, says the shifting market is forcing the province to reassess its ZEV adoption standard.

#EVs

All-electric "BeBot" robot cleaning up Ontario beaches Autonomous, zero-emission BeBot is patrolling the shores of the Great Lakes to filter out plastics before they reach Canada's waterways

ICYMI: All-electric “BeBot” robot cleaning up Ontario beaches

Autonomous, zero-emission BeBot is patrolling the shores of the Great Lakes to filter out plastics before they reach Canada’s waterways.

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#AutonomousVehicles #ElectricRobot #GreatLakesPlasticCleanup

Quebec revives Écocamionnage program with $415-million budget Success in EV adoption in the province is paving the way for new investments in the Écocamionnage program and charging infrastructure

The Quebec government is bringing back its Écocamionnage rebate program for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The return of the program — with a $415M budget over five years — was confirmed in the province’s new 2025–2030 Implementation Plan for the Green Economy Plan.

#EVs #ElectricTrucks

New EV charging subscription rewards drivers for charging at home Residents can now access free EV chargers and participate in carbon credit generation through a subscription program

Ontario-based electric vehicle charger manufacturer United Chargers Inc. has launched Grizzl-E Club, a new charger-as-a-service subscription. This program offers Canadian EV drivers a free home charger, lifetime warranty, and cash-back rewards for charging.

#EVs #EVCharging #CarbonCredits

Siemens is offering a new wrap-around fleet charging management solution in Canada: Depot360. Electric Autonomy's Emma Jarratt sat down with David Bellitto, Canadian Sales Director, Depot360 Managed Charging Services at Siemens, to talk about the program. Siemens Depot360 at the EV & Charging Expo 2025

Siemens is offering a new wrap-around fleet #EVCharging management solution in Canada: #Depot360.

Electric Autonomy's Emma Jarratt sat down with David Bellitto, Canadian Sales Director, Depot360 Managed Charging Services at #Siemens, to talk about the program.

#SiemensXcelerator #EVs #EVFleets #ad

EV charging infrastructure program opens in Saskatchewan Backed by $850K in federal funding, The Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative will help expand EV charging infrastructure across Saskatchewan

A new funding program is helping municipalities, Indigenous communities and local organizations across #Saskatchewan expand access to #EVCharging infrastructure. The Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative will provide financial support for the installation of public charging stations across SK.

#EVs

Feds to reimburse dealerships for unpaid EV rebates Dealerships that covered customer incentives out-of-pocket can now submit claims for repayment of EV rebates until Aug. 11

The Canadian government has announced it will reimburse car dealerships that covered the cost of electric vehicle (EV) rebates for customers after the sudden suspension of the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program in January 2025.

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#EVs #EVRebates

Where are Canadian transit agencies in the transition to e-buses? Electric Autonomy looks at which transit agencies are procuring electric buses in 2025 and how the journey to electrification is going

NEW: Where are Canadian transit agencies in the transition to e-buses?

Electric Autonomy looks at which transit agencies are procuring electric buses in 2025 and how the journey to electrification is going.

Read the full story on our website.

#ElectricBuses #transit #Canada

New report identifies challenges, solutions for MHDV electrification Electric Mobility Canada has identified 52 ecosystem gaps for MHDV electrification and is providing recommendations to government

The 3rd edition of @emc-mec.bsky.social's Zero-Emission MHDV Ecosystem Analysis finds that while light-duty EV adoption is accelerating, Canada’s MHDV market is lagging farther behind due to high upfront costs, infrastructure delays, workforce shortage & supply chain uncertainties.

#ElectricTrucks

Canada's ZEV mandate holds 11,000 lives on the line: analysis Two studies in three years find thousands of lives and $90 billion in health benefits may depend on Canada holding to its ZEV mandate

Canada’s ZEV mandate holds 11,000 lives on the line: analysis

Two studies in three years find thousands of lives and $90 billion in health benefits may depend on Canada holding to its mandate.

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#EVs #Canada #EVAvailabilityStandard

Quebec revives Écocamionnage program with $415-million budget Success in EV adoption in the province is paving the way for new investments in the Écocamionnage program and charging infrastructure

The Quebec government is bringing back its Écocamionnage rebate program for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The return of the program — with a $415M budget over five years — was confirmed in the province’s new 2025–2030 Implementation Plan for the Green Economy Plan.

#EVs #ElectricTrucks

Third generation 2026 Nissan Leaf coming to Canada A splashy refresh is giving the compact utility vehicle up to 488 kilometres range and a NACS charging port

Nissan has unveiled the redesign of its flagship electric vehicle: the Leaf.

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is a marked departure from previous editions of the model boasting longer range, more charging flexibility and, eventually, two battery size options.

Read all about it on our website.

#EVs #EVsky

New EV charging subscription rewards drivers for charging at home Residents can now access free EV chargers and participate in carbon credit generation through a subscription program

NEW: New EV charging club rewards drivers for charging at home

Residents can now access free EV chargers and participate in carbon credit generation through a subscription program.

Read the full story on our website.

#EVs #EVCharging #CarbonCredits

FLO closes EV charger manufacturing facility in Quebec Market instability, changing government policies and U.S. trade tensions are key considerations for FLO in shuttering Quebec facility

EV charging network operator & equipment maker, FLO, is closing its manufacturing facility in Shawinigan, Quebec, by the end of August. About 30 employees will be laid off.

The closure is part of a larger downsizing effort that will see over 80 employees let go across Canada & the US.

#EVCharging