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Alan Downward
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Car-fanatic. Electric vehicle expert. Communications Advisor at Plug’n Drive, Canada’s champion for electric transportation.
Cadillac Canada’s electric CELESTIQ and SOLLEI concepts debuted at the Canadian International AutoShow this morning.
February 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Audi has unveiled the electric Q6 e-tron, SQ6 e-tron, and S6 e-tron at the Canadian International AutoShow.
February 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has been named the Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year at the AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards. ⚡️
February 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The BMW i4 has been named the Electric Car of the Year at the AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards. ⚡️
February 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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February 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Are you a journalist covering the Canadian International AutoShow?

Plug'n Drive will be available to the media on February 13, 2025, at the event's designated media day, and for the entire duration of the Show.

www.plugndrive.ca/visit-plugn-...
Visit Plug’n Drive at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow
Plug'n Drive representatives will be available to the media at the Canadian International AutoShow on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the event's designated media day, and for the entire duration of t...
www.plugndrive.ca
February 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I was part of the CAA EV Winter Drive Test. This hasn’t been stated clearly enough:

This was not a straight shot drive from Ottawa to Mont Tremblant, Quebec. It was an altered, much longer route.

Degradation aside, most of the EVs managed to travel 300-400 kms in harsh winter conditions.
February 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Insightful discussions re Canada's auto landscape at @theglobeandmail.com’s Future of Auto event.

The elephant's in the room — Tariffs, a federal election, and incentives — were discussed.

Consensus: while the EV industry may experience some slowdown in the short term, they aren’t going anywhere.
February 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I had the chance to share insights with CTV News about how EVs perform in the cold during CAA’s Electric Vehicle Winter Drive Test.

Check out my full interview here:

Part 1: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Part 2: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
CAA puts electric vehicles to the test in Canadian winter
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has conducted one of Canada’s first large-scale winter road tests of electric vehicles (EVs), to assess performance in extreme cold.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This week, I took part in The Canadian Automobile Association’s Electric Vehicle Winter Drive Test, to assess performance in extreme cold.

Thank you CAA for having me, and for partnering with Plug'n Drive to deliver this exciting event!
February 8, 2025 at 4:38 AM