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NEW: Canada ZEV adoption rate hit 18.9 per cent in Q4 2024: S&P — The latest data also shows national ZEV adoption in Canada slightly exceeded S&P’s earlier prediction for 2024. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Zero-emission vehicle adoption finished on a high last year with S&P Global Mobility reporting registrations of new battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles reaching 18.9 per cent in Q4 2024. “ZEVs accounted for approximately one out of every five vehicles sold in Canada during Q4,” reads the S&P report. “In Quebec, the ZEV penetration rate soared to 42.0 per cent, with the province now accounting for 60.0 per cent of ZEV registrations nationwide.” In November 2024, S&P Global predicted Canada would reach an overall 15.2 per cent ZEV adoption rate for the year. That estimate was slightly exceeded. Now that the numbers are in, the overall adoption rate for 2024 in Canada is 15.4 per cent. (Note: S&P Global Mobility, like Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada, classifies BEVs and PHEVs as “zero-emission vehicles.” The grouping does not reflect Electric Autonomy’s view, which considers only non-combustion engine vehicles to be zero-emission. However, where statistics in this report refer to ZEVs, we have adhered to the S&P Global Mobility definition for consistency.) Looking only at battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), Canada’s adoption rate hit 14.3 per cent in Q4 2024 versus 12.2 per cent in Q3. For plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the Q4 2024 adoption rate is 4.6 per cent, up from 4.3 per cent in Q3 2024. Overall, states the report, ZEV volume in Canada increased by 44.2 per cent, while total light-duty vehicle sales volume increased by just 9.5 per cent. Read the full story by Emma Jarratt: https://hubs.la/Q038SYhP0 #ElectricVehicles #EVs #EVadoption #Canada

Did you miss "The Automotive Outlook: Forecast, Disruption & Industry Transition", Joe McCabe's excellent presentation at the recent EV Innovation & Technology Conference? Or do you wish you could get another look at his insight-packed slide deck? Good news: you can (re)watch Joe's entire session, slides & all, via the Electric Autonomy YouTube channel. As President & CEO at AutoForecast Solutions LLC, Joe provided a very valuable, up to date overview of current global and North American vehicle outlooks, manufacturing plans, opportunities, risks, and strategies going forward. He talked about new market entrants, consumer sentiment, and geopolitical pressures that are driving critical business decisions. And he addressed key issues such as production locations, powertrain portfolio mix, tariffs, supply chain viability, and shareholder value. Catch Joe's presentation here: https://hubs.la/Q038PkJj0 #EVIT2025 #automotive #manufacturing

The EV & Charging Expo is the North American event for business and government professionals to see the latest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, experience commercial EVs and PHEVs, and meet best-in-class suppliers to enable your organization’s EV transition. Join us for the third annual edition, happening May 14-15, 2025 in Toronto! #EVChargingExpo2025 #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging

Canada’s automotive sector has entered a time of unprecedented volatility and the end is not in sight. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, including those from the automotive industry (except critical minerals, which may be subjected to a 10 per cent tariff) dominated discussions at Electric Autonomy's third annual EV Innovation & Technology Conference. The event, held at York University in Toronto before an audience of over 250 attendees, took place days after the U.S., Canada and Mexico reached a 30-day truce in the impending trade war. As the industry confronts the possibility of onerous tariffs, speakers dug deep in search of opportunities. Distilling the panels and presentations throws three key takeaways into sharp relief: • Canada must bolster its ability to compete through greater investment in the supply chain; • Suppliers and automakers need to diversify their customer base to ensure their businesses are sustainable; and • Governments and private capital should ramp up investment in R&D while upskilling the work force to handle more sophisticated technology on the factory floor. “I am convinced,” said panelist Caroline Olsen, research and development director for SGS Canada, “that in 10 years, Canada will have created inter-provincial hubs where we will collaborate on innovations and will connect all the elements in the supply chain.” What follows is a summary of the perspectives and predictions from each facet of Canada’s EV and battery supply chain. Read on: https://hubs.la/Q038Lt2N0 #EVIT2025 #ElectricVehicles #manufacturing

Charging network operator, JOLT, is expanding in Canada following the announcement of a $194 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada. The Australian-headquartered company will use the funds to install up to 1,500 curbside EV chargers in urban centres across Canada. “Curbside fast charging is critical to the transition to electric vehicles, and providing fast, free charging to those who do not have access to off street charging is JOLT’s goal for its expansion in Canada,” said Jolt CEO, Doug McNamee, in a press release. In addition, Jolt says each of its chargers will offer 7 kWh (equivalent to 50km of range) of free charging per vehicle, per day. Jolt estimates this could equate to $1,100 in savings for EV drivers every year. Jolt in Canada Currently Jolt has two charging stations in operation in Canada with speeds ranging from 25 kW to 50 kW. Both are located in the Greater Toronto Area and opened in September 2024. But the company has been pledging to expand to 5,000 chargers across Canada (harnessing its partnership with Telus to do so). What sets Jolt apart from other networks is that its chargers provide two income streams: charging and advertising. “We were really impressed by Jolt’s capabilities and the existing charging network they have globally. We thought they had a really interesting business model and platform where they integrate digital out-of-home advertising with EV charging,” says Melissa Chow, director of investments at the CIB. “This really allows them to provide affordable charging to citizens and Canadians living in urban areas.” Chow says the CIB views Jolt as an important part of the solution for urban charging access — particularly for those who live in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). Read the full story by Emma Jarratt: https://hubs.la/Q038FY310 #EVCharging #PublicCharging #Canada

Join us on March 20 for this live panel discussion and Q&A, which we're hosting in partnership with Cleo and TakeChargeNL as part of our 2025 EV Fleets Pro Virtual Event Series. #EVFleets #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging

NEW: Atlantic Canada left without a roadmap as school bus electrification study remains unreleased — The delay is frustrating a transition to safe, clean zero-emission transportation for children, says Abbygail Lefebvre at the Ecology Action Centre. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ On February 23, 2024, the government of Canada announced it would conduct a feasibility study on electric school buses for Atlantic Canada. This study is led by the Nova Scotia Department of Education in collaboration with Council of Atlantic Minsters of Education and Training (CAMET). It is intended to equip the governments of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and New Brunswick with information about transitioning school bus fleets to cleaner, more sustainable options — a key step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering healthier communities. However, one year later, CAMET has yet to release the results of the study, leaving decisions on regional school bus electrification in limbo. Read on: https://hubs.la/Q038D6170 #AtlanticCanada #ElectricBuses #EVFleets

Couldn't make it to our highly anticipated panel session "U.S., Mexico and Canada: EV Manufacturing in the Time of Trump" at this year's EV Innovation & Technology Conference? Catch the recording on our YouTube channel: https://hubs.la/Q038s-pj0 Find out what MEMA. The Vehicle Suppliers Association president Collin Shaw (U.S.), INA Industria Nacional de Autopartes, A.C. executive president Francisco González (Mexico) and Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) president Flavio Volpe, C.M. (Canada) had to say about looming tariffs, the renegotiation of the USMCA, protectionist measures, future competitiveness, and strategies to navigate shifting dynamics in a rapidly evolving political climate. The discussion was moderated by Emma Jarratt. #EVIT2025 #automotive #SupplyChain #tariffs #USMCA

NEW: 2025 Ram ProMaster EV Cargo Van ready to order in Canada — Fleets across Canada are now able to start building and pricing their orders for Ram’s all-electric ProMaster Cargo Van. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ There is a new electric cargo van model now available to build, price and order in Canada: the 2025 Ram ProMaster EV. Starting at $76,995, the American automaker (operating under the Stellantis umbrella) says the ProMaster EV’s range can reach 263 kilometres on a single charge. The vehicle is marketed as “highly customizable” and purpose-built to the needs of its customers. “Our freedom of choice approach with powertrain extends to the Ram Professional lineup with an appropriate solution for last-mile delivery in the Ram ProMaster EV,” said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram, in a press release. “With front-wheel drive and a low step-in height, the ProMaster is a solid player and continues to perform well in a wide variety of business sectors such as the growing home delivery environment, construction services wholesale and IT Services among others.” Read the full story by Emma Jarratt: https://hubs.la/Q038sNpJ0 #ElectricVehicles #EVFleets #ElectricTrucks

Mark your calendars! On March 20, Electric Autonomy, TakeChargeNL and Cleo are jointly presenting the next free webinar in our EV Fleets Pro Virtual Event Series: "Powering Smarter Fleets: How managed charging cuts costs & boosts reliability" Integrating smart charging into your fleet electrification strategy can unlock significant cost savings—reducing both infrastructure upgrade requirements and ongoing electricity expenses. It also provides real-time control over energy use, vehicle readiness, and operational efficiency. This expert panel will explore how smart charging software enables fleets to minimize peak demand charges, shift to lower-cost electricity, and extend battery life. Gain actionable insights to optimize your fleet’s charging strategy and drive cost-effective, future-ready operations. You'll learn how to: ✅ avoid demand charges ✅ reduce costly utility upgrades ✅ maximize cost savings ✅ improve fleet reliability ✅ tap into new revenue streams ✅ prevent operational disruptions Our panelists: ► Jacob Rodgers, P.Eng., MBA, Manager Regional Engineering & Projects, Newfoundland Power ► Stephane Belair, VP Product and Engineering for Cleo, Polara ► Santiago Spencer, Senior Data Scientist, Insights & Intg Consultancy, Geotab ► Ilana Weitzman, VP of Strategic Development, Clean Transportation, Electric Autonomy (moderator) Join us to learn how managed charging can transform your fleet’s bottom line while ensuring seamless operations. Register via this link: https://lnkd.in/gDJ2wkar #EVFleets #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging