Canadian buyers can start ordering the rebate-eligible, battery-electric Class 4 and 5 trucks from Daimler Truck brand, Rizon, in June Daimler Truck’s newest brand of electric vehicles, Rizon, has announced its battery-electric Class 4 and Class 5 trucks are coming to Canada. Initially launched last year in the U.S., Rizon (also U.S.-based) began its first deliveries of its all-electric Class 4 and 5 trucks in California this March. The company will enter the Canadian market by year-end, with the first deliveries scheduled before 2025. “Canada is very advanced regarding green energy and infras ..read more

Leveraging its largest-ever funding round, SWTCH aims to accelerate deployment of EV charging solutions in multi-residential buildings SWTCH Energy has secured US$27.2 million ($37.4 million) in its Series B funding round. Global impact investor Blue Earth Capital led the funding round, along with Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund, Klima. Other investors in the Series B round include GIGA Investments Corp. and return investor Active Impact Investments. SWTCH is a Toronto-based EV charging and management solutions provider for multi-residential buildings (MURBs). “As right-to-charge laws and ene ..read more

Rumoured since January, it now appears certain that Honda has chosen Ontario for the site of a new electric vehicle assembly plant, an EV battery gigafactory and other precursor production facilities Editor’s Note (April 23): Honda Canada today sent invitations to media to attend an announcement at its Alliston, Ont., manufacturing plant on Thursday April 25 at 10:00 a.m. Canada, specifically Ontario, is on the cusp of landing another major international electric vehicle investment — this one from Honda Motor Co. — according to multiple recent reports citing unnamed government sources. The pac ..read more

A collection of stories from our catalogue on companies in the program to help attendees get the most from EV & Charging Expo 2024 It’s just one week until Electric Autonomy‘s EV & Charging Expo 2024 hosts speakers from Volvo Trucks Canada, Longo’s, Kruger Energy, BMO, Siemens, North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), Indigenous Clean Energy, Alectra Utilities, Purolator, Canada Infrastructure Bank, 7Gen, Natural Resources Canada, Propulsion Québec, Toronto Hydro, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. and more. Attendees can expect two days of informative panel and discu ..read more

The B.C. government’s ban on Level 3 and over autonomy in vehicles is meant to protect vulnerable road users in the province This month, British Columbia updated its Motor Vehicle Act to ban highly automated self-driving vehicles on public roads. As of April 5, the new B.C. law states cars with Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 autonomy can’t drive on public roads or use high automation self-driving systems. The exception is vehicles that are part of a government-approved pilot project, states the B.C. government. Penalties for driving such a vehicle — even without the self-driving features in use ..read more

An array of funding and investment tax credits in Budget 2024 aims to spur sustainable energy and clean transportation development The Liberal government’s budget 2024 is throwing billions of dollars at the transition to zero-emission transportation and power generation. Spending commitments in the $480.5-billion document include $607 million for zero-emission vehicle purchase rebates, a 10-per-cent tax credit to support electric vehicle supply chain investment and a 15-per-cent tax credit to boost investment in low-emitting electricity generation systems. More broadly, the government is using ..read more

The first Mercedes-Benz Canadian EV charging hub is slated to open in early 2025, with a target of building 70 hubs across the country Last week, during the Masters golf tournament, viewers watched a surprise ad from Mercedes-Benz Canada. The commercial didn’t showcase the German luxury automaker’s latest sedan or SUV; instead, it heralded its upcoming electric vehicle charging hubs. Electric Autonomy reached out to Mercedes-Benz Canada to inquire about their rollout plans for the North American charging hubs, first announced in January 2023. The company exclusively confirms to Electric Autono ..read more

Ontario kicks in $8.8 million for three automotive and battery companies, including a new addition to the Canadian EV supply chain The Ontario government is putting a combined $8.8 million into three auto sector supplier companies to make EV and battery-related components in the Windsor-Essex region for the Stellantis’ NextStar gigafactory and other manufacturers. DS Actimo Canada, Kautex Textron and Integrity Tool & Mold Inc. are receiving $5 million, $1.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively. “Thanks to investments by DS Actimo, Integrity Tool & Mold Inc. and Kautex Windsor, hundre ..read more

The theme of the 2024 event, hosted by Electric Autonomy on May 1-2 in Toronto, is “moving ideas into action” The EV & Charging Expo is back for 2024 with a larger trade show floor, a Ride & Drive program and a must-see conference roster of top EV experts and decision-makers. Hosted by Electric Autonomy, on May 1-2 in Toronto, this year’s program includes 100 exhibitors and 70 speakers offering business and government professionals everything they need to know to enable their organizations’ EV transitions. More than 2,000 attendees are expected. Last year, delegates represent ..read more

Deliveries will begin mid-year, but the 2024 EV & Charging Expo in May is offering an early peek Canadian drivers eagerly awaiting Chevrolet’s 2024 Silverado EV now have clear pricing details to consider. Last week, General Motors Canada announced that the fleet-focused Silverado EV 3WT (Work Truck) trim will have a starting MSRP of $74,699. Meanwhile, the Silverado EV First Edition RST (Rally Sport Truck) pickup is priced at $117,499. “The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV reimagines our best-selling nameplate with the power and capability you expect from a rugged Chevrolet truck,” wrote James ..read more