PLUG’N DRIVE PARTNERS WITH UBER CANADA TO HELP DRIVERS SWITCH TO EVS
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by PnD
2y ago
Toronto, ON – Today Plug’n Drive is announcing a partnership with Uber Canada, the largest mobility platform in the world, to help its drivers go electric. In a recent survey of drivers on the Uber platform in Canada, Uber found that 71% are interested in switching to an EV. This is significant as we know that these drivers drive more than the average person, meaning every one that switches to an EV has an outsized impact in terms of putting green kilometres on our streets. But we also know that it can be challenging for drivers to make a big decision like transitioning to EV. That’s why Uber ..read more
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EV AUTO PIONEER REFLECTS ON THE PAST AND FUTURE
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by PnD
2y ago
The Toronto Star – Long before the electrification revolution in Canada, Cara Clairman was part of its evolution. Clairman is president and CEO of Plug’n Drive, a not-for-profit that is accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles to maximize their environmental and economic benefits. She started the company in 2011. Plug’n Drive operates the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre, the first facility of its kind in the world dedicated to providing an experiential learning environment for electric transportation. It opened more than four years ago in North York and offers consumers a chance to l ..read more
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Canada looks to retool EV rebate program to include more expensive SUVs, pickups
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by PnD
2y ago
The Toronto Star – “Cara Clairman is among several electric-vehicle experts who say rebates to bring the cost of electric cars more in line with their gas-powered equivalents are a critical part of the puzzle.” Link to Full Article: https://globalnews.ca/news/8458463/transport-canada-fall-update-rebate ..read more
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EV-charging infrastructure economics for site hosts: how incentives, amenities and attracting talent help make the business case
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by PnD
2y ago
Electric Autonomy –  Industry experts share their tips on how offices, institutions and retail site hosts can plan to incorporate public EV charging by utilizing incentives and other ancillary revenue opportunities With the federal government’s recent decision to push its 100 per cent zero-emission vehicles sales target forward to 2035 and make it mandatory, one thing is clear: more public EV charging infrastructure is required to support growing demand. Potential site hosts, such as municipal governments, retailers and workplaces must start preparing for the EV future, which centres ..read more
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It’ll take a supercharged national effort to get Canadians driving EVs
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by PnD
2y ago
The automotive industry is going through a once-in-a-century transformation on the same scale as the transition from the horse and buggy to the gas-powered automobile. But just like previous game-changing technological innovations, the move to electrification will not be without challenges. One of the biggest obstacles to early widespread automobile adoption was consumer concerns about motor vehicles and their capabilities. Many people questioned why they would switch from the familiar horse to a gas-powered automobile. Today, we see similar consumer skepticism towards electric vehic ..read more
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Rural Ontario must get ready for the electric vehicle future
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by PnD
2y ago
Strategic approach needed to ensure tourists and other EV drivers can get a charge in Bruce, Grey and Huron Easy access to quick electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is a major factor in determining where EV owners choose to spend their travel dollars, a new study shows, warning that regions like Bruce, Grey and Huron counties risk losing tourist business unless they expand places for Ontario’s growing number of EV drivers to plug in. The report, produced by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), found that 83 percent of Ontario EV owners believe it would be “difficult” or “very difficult ..read more
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Seven Considerations Before Bringing EV Charging to Your Workplace
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by PnD
3y ago
The transition to electrified transportation continues to gain momentum as more electric vehicle (EV) models emerge on the market, government incentive programs expand and the total share of EV passenger car sales grows. As EV usage grows across Canada, workplaces will be under increasing pressure to offer EV charging access for employees. However, it is not as simple as just buying some stations and hiring an electrician. There are several considerations you need to account for: Join Plug’n Drive and Guest Speakers for the Lead the Charge to Workplace Charging Webinar Feb. 23 – 1 PM | Registe ..read more
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Plug’n Drive launches online tool to help Canadian drivers find their electric vehicle match
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by PnD
3y ago
Plug’n Drive has launched the “Find Your EV Match” online tool. This interactive website is the first of its kind in Canada that allows users to compare gas and electric cars and, based on their driving habits and budget, find the electric vehicle (EV) model that works best for their lifestyle. The “Find Your EV Match” tool is an extension of Plug’n Drive’s existing resources. By moving away from provincial and national averages, “Find Your EV Match” personalizes the EV buying process by providing total cost of ownership information, alongside greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction insights ..read more
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Plug’n Drive’s MEET brings electric vehicle awareness to Canadian communities
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by Brian Millar
3y ago
A new and innovative approach to engaging Canadians around the benefits of electric transportation Ottawa, ON – The Mobile Electric Vehicle Education Trailer (MEET) is a portable Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre on wheels that can remain active in one location for weeks or months at a time.   At the MEET, customers can learn about the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric in Canada through conversations with local electric vehicle (EV) ambassadors, interactive learning displays and an EV test drive activity in some of latest EV models from leading manufacturers.   ..read more
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Announcing Canada’s electric vehicle industry leaders
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by Plug n Drive
3y ago
Plug’n Drive and the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Electric Vehicle Awards. The Electric Vehicle Awards, now in their sixth year, recognize Ca­nadian car dealerships and electrical utilities that are leaders in the sale and promotion of electric vehicles. Dealerships that are being recognized have an impressive combination of sales, marketing efforts and public outreach to actively increase EV sales in their communities. Electrical utilities are rewarded based on the merits and impacts of utility led EV programs and initiatives. The EV ..read more
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