Articles tagged with "EV-adoption"
EVs aren’t being forced on Canadians — if anything, they’re being withheld from them - Clean Energy Canada
The article from Clean Energy Canada challenges the narrative that governments are forcing Canadians to buy electric vehicles (EVs), presenting evidence that many Canadians are actually eager to adopt EVs. A recent Abacus Data survey shows that 45% of Canadians intend to purchase an EV as their next vehicle, with higher interest in urban areas and among younger demographics. Despite this demand, Canada risks falling behind global EV adoption trends due to market barriers, including a pause in national and provincial EV incentives and restrictive trade policies. A key factor limiting EV availability and affordability in Canada is the country’s protectionist stance, particularly its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, implemented to align with U.S. policies. This tariff contrasts with Europe’s more moderate approach and has effectively blocked many lower-cost, high-quality EV models from entering the Canadian market. The article argues that openness to Chinese automakers fosters competition and innovation, benefiting consumers and accelerating EV adoption. Additionally, harmonizing vehicle approval standards with Europe could expand consumer choice by allowing popular models like the Renault 5 to enter Canada. Public opinion supports reducing tariffs and increasing EV options, with many Canadians favoring lower or no tariffs on Chinese EVs and broader market access. The article emphasizes that protecting Canadian manufacturing jobs remains important, but a balanced approach is needed—one that opens the market to more competition while investing in domestic industry and maintaining fair regulations. Measures such as price caps on EV rebates or bonus incentives for affordable EVs could further enhance accessibility. Overall, the piece highlights that Canadians are not being forced into EVs; rather, they are being underserved by a closed market that limits access to affordable and diverse electric vehicles.
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The article highlights the challenges and emerging progress of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa, where high import duties, taxes, and limited BEV model availability have kept prices significantly higher than comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. For instance, EV import taxes reach 25%, compared to 18% for ICE vehicles, and an additional ad valorem tax often doubles the cost of EVs relative to similar ICE models. This has resulted in the South African EV market being dominated by premium models, though more affordable options like the BYD Dolphin and Volvo EX30—currently the country’s bestselling BEV—are beginning to enter the market, signaling a gradual shift. To promote EV awareness and demonstrate their practicality, Ryan Jarrett undertook a 3,000 km roundtrip electric road trip from Johannesburg to the Simola Hillclimb event in a Volvo EX30. Covering multiple provinces and diverse environments, Jarrett’s journey included strategic charging stops and showcased the ease of long-distance EV travel within South Africa. The event itself featured EVs competing successfully, with some ranking among the fastest cars up the hill, underscoring the growing presence and performance of electric mobility in the country. Such initiatives aim to accelerate EV adoption by raising public awareness and confidence in electric vehicles as viable alternatives to ICE cars in South Africa.
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ComEd has launched a new EV Ambassador Program aimed at increasing education and awareness about electric vehicle (EV) adoption in northern Illinois. This community-driven initiative involves three local partner organizations—A Step Beyond NFP, Bronzeville Community Development Partnership, and Equiticity—who will engage residents and businesses through summer events, presentations, and EV demonstrations. The program seeks to help customers understand the benefits of switching to EVs, such as fuel cost savings and reduced environmental impact, while connecting them with resources like rebate programs, an EV dealership network, and an EV toolkit. The EV Ambassador Program is part of ComEd’s broader Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan, which provides financial incentives and support for cleaner transportation. Originally launched in 2023, the BE Plan funding has been extended through 2028. The selected ambassador organizations focus on sustainability and serving historically underserved communities disproportionately affected by pollution. They emphasize overcoming barriers to EV adoption, particularly lack of awareness about economic and health benefits. Community members can interact with EV Ambassadors and experience EV technology firsthand at various events throughout the summer, with more events planned for the year.
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