Emma Jarratt
emmajarratt.bsky.social
Emma Jarratt
@emmajarratt.bsky.social
Executive editor: Electric Autonomy

Freelance: Toronto Star & Investigative Journalism Bureau

Member: AJAC, CAJ, IRE

Contact: emma.jarratt@electricautonomy.com
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One key issue in today's federal election is Canada’s goal to transition to zero-emission transportation, battery manufacturing & grid decarbonization.

Where do the candidates stand?

We've outlined the platforms & policies of each party so Canadians can know before they vote.

#Canada #Elxn2025
Know before you vote: where do federal parties stand on EVs?
Canadians head to the polls on April 28. Where do candidates stand on EV adoption, manufacturing and grid decarbonization?
electricautonomy.ca
April 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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New: E-mobility employment, GDP share in #Canada may triple by 2035

A new report finds Canada’s ZEV sector is poised for major growth in the next 10 years that will impact industries, jobs and policies.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #EMobility #employment #policy
E-mobilty employment, GDP share in Canada may triple by 2035
A new report finds Canada's ZEV sector is poised for major growth in the next 10 years that will impact industries, jobs and policies
electricautonomy.ca
April 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Tesla falls out of favour with Canada’s rebate programs

British Columbia, Nova Scotia, PEI and Manitoba are all excluding #Tesla vehicles from provincial EV rebate programs.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #EVIncentives #Canada #EVsky
Tesla falls out of favour with Canada's rebate programs
British Columbia, Nova Scotia, PEI and Manitoba are all excluding Tesla vehicles from provincial EV rebate programs
electricautonomy.ca
April 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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NEW: B.C. assessing future EV rebates following carbon tax cancellation

Following the federal government’s removal of the carbon tax, B.C. faces a $1.8B deficit that may see provincial EV rebates scrapped.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #EVIncentives #BritishColumbia
B.C. assessing future EV rebates following carbon tax cancellation
Following the federal government's removal of the carbon tax, B.C. faces a $1.8 billion deficit that may see provincial EV rebates scrapped
electricautonomy.ca
April 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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#Saskatchewan bumps up annual BEV road-use charge to $300

The move, which is causing ire throughout the BEV community, is in line with the tax an average combustion vehicle pays.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#ElectricVehicles #EVs #Canada #EVsky
Saskatchewan bumps up annual BEV road-use charge to $300
The move, which is causing ire throughout the BEV community, is in line with the tax an average combustion vehicle pays
electricautonomy.ca
April 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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NEW: Halifax launching first e-scooters, e-bikes pilot program

Starting in mid-May Bird Canada will deploy 300 e-scooters and 300 e-bikes across #Halifax as part of a 2-year pilot program.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#ElectricBikes #ElectricScooters #MicroMobility #NovaScotia
Halifax e-scooters, e-bikes pilot program launching next month
Starting in mid-May Bird Canada will deploy 300 e-scooters and 300 e-bikes across Halifax as part of a two-year pilot program
electricautonomy.ca
April 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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NEW: #Saskatchewan bumps up annual BEV road-use charge to $300

The move, which is causing ire throughout the BEV community, is in line with the tax an average combustion vehicle pays.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#ElectricVehicles #EVs #Canada #EVsky
Saskatchewan bumps up annual BEV road-use charge to $300
The move, which is causing ire throughout the BEV community, is in line with the tax an average combustion vehicle pays
electricautonomy.ca
March 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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StatsCan reports #Quebec reached 30% ZEV sales in Q4 2024

Sales for zero-emission vehicles across #Canada in Q4 hit 18.3%: 202,103 battery-electric + 68,882 plug-in hybrids sold in 2024.

Bottom line: it’s the strongest market showing yet.

electricautonomy.ca/data-tracker...

#EVs #EVAdoption
March 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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NEW: Tesla falls out of favour with Canada’s rebate programs

British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Manitoba are all excluding Tesla vehicles from provincial EV rebate programs.

Read the full article by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #Canada #Tesla #EVsky
Tesla falls out of favour with Canada's rebate programs
British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Manitoba are all excluding Tesla vehicles from provincial EV rebate programs
electricautonomy.ca
March 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Canadian zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption finished on a high last year with S&P Global Mobility reporting registrations of new battery-electric & plug-in hybrid vehicles reaching 18.9% in Q4 2024, exceeding predictions.

Read on:
electricautonomy.ca/data-tracker...

#EVs #EVAdoption #Canada
March 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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NEW: StatsCan reports #Quebec reached 30% ZEV sales in Q4 2024

Sales for zero-emission vehicles across #Canada in Q4 hit 18.3%: 202,103 battery-electric + 68,882 plug-in hybrids sold in 2024.

Bottom line: it’s the strongest market showing yet.

electricautonomy.ca/data-tracker...

#EVs #EVAdoption
March 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption in #Canada finished on a high last year with S&P Global Mobility reporting registrations of new battery-electric & plug-in hybrid vehicles reaching 18.9% in Q4 2024 — exceeding predictions.

Read on:
electricautonomy.ca/data-tracker...

#EVs #EVAdoption
March 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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⚡️🔌🇨🇦🚗📈 Canadians now have nearly 13,000 public EV charging stations to plug in at.

According to new government data, the country added more than 6,500 new charger ports at over 1,500 new stations since last March—a 24% increase year-over-year.

#cdnpoli #EV #energytransition
2025 EV charging network report: Canada nears 13,000 public stations
Canada saw a 24-plus per cent jump in public EV charging stations between March 2024 and March 2025, data shows
electricautonomy.ca
March 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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NEW! 2025 EV charging network report: Canada closes in on 13,000 public stations

Canada saw a 24.2 per cent jump in public EV charging stations between March 2024 and 2025.

Read the full story here:
electricautonomy.ca/charging/202...

#EVCharging #ChargingNetworks #Canada
March 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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NEW: Trudeau assembles Canada-US Economic Summit following tariff threat

After a last-minute deal to delay sudden across-the-board 25% tariffs, Canadian legislators and industry stakeholders met to strategize about future challenges.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#tariffs
PM tackles tariff threat at Canada-U.S. Economic Summit
After a last-minute deal to delay 25 per cent tariffs, Canadian legislators and industry stakeholders met at an Economic Summit in Toronto
electricautonomy.ca
February 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Norwegian company eyes #Canada for new graphite production plant

With a new graphite supplier deal from GM and lobbyists at the federal and provincial levels, Vianode AS is preparing for a factory in Canada.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #EVbatteries #SupplyChain
Vianode AS eyes Canada for new graphite plant
With a new graphite supplier deal from GM and lobbyists at the federal and provincial levels, Vianode AS is preparing for a factory in Canada
electricautonomy.ca
February 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Windsor, Ont., lands new $120-million silicon anode factory

Neo Battery Materials anticipates producing 5,000 tonnes of silicon anodes annually in key proximity to Stellantis, NextStar Energy and Volkswagen.

Full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVbatteries #BatteryMaterials #SupplyChain
Windsor, Neo Battery ink $120-million silicon anode plant deal
Neo Battery Materials anticipates producing 5,000 tonnes of silicon anode annually in key proximity to NextStar Energy and Vokwagen
electricautonomy.ca
February 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Tariffs, trade wars & tough talk test North America’s EV industry

The EV industry across North America is reeling from the threat of a trade war and the levy of #tariffs between Canada and the US.

Full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #ElectricVehicles #manufacturing #SupplyChain #TradeWar
Tariffs, trade wars and tough talk test North America's EV industry
2025 is bringing the greatest challenges North America's EV sector has faced yet — including threats of tariffs and trade renegotiation
electricautonomy.ca
February 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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NEW: Tariffs, trade wars and tough talk test North America’s EV industry

The EV industry across North America is reeling from the threat of a trade war and the levy of #tariffs between Canada and the U.S.

Full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #ElectricVehicles #manufacturing #SupplyChain
Tariffs, trade wars and tough talk test North America's EV industry
2025 is bringing the greatest challenges North America's EV sector has faced yet — including threats of tariffs and trade renegotiation
electricautonomy.ca
February 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Reposted by Emma Jarratt
NEW: Windsor, Ont., lands new $120-million silicon anode factory

Neo Battery Materials anticipates producing 5,000 tonnes of silicon anodes annually in key proximity to Stellantis, NextStar Energy and Volkswagen.

Full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVbatteries #BatteryMaterials #SupplyChain
Windsor, Neo Battery ink $120-million silicon anode plant deal
Neo Battery Materials anticipates producing 5,000 tonnes of silicon anode annually in key proximity to NextStar Energy and Vokwagen
electricautonomy.ca
January 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Invest WindsorEssex has opened applications for a new $3.8M EV battery training program. Successful participants in the Battery Boost program may be eligible for employment at the NextStar battery manufacturing plant in Windsor, #Ontario. Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVbatteries
Windsor opens applications for $3.8-million Battery Boost program
Successful participants in the Battery Boost program may be eligible for employment at the NextStar battery manufacturing plant in Windsor
electricautonomy.ca
January 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Quebec axes ZEV rebate, bans gas vehicle sales

#Quebec is pausing the Roulez vert program as of February 2025, while passing a bill to ban combustion vehicle sales starting in 2035.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVs #EVrebates
In one day Quebec pauses ZEV rebate, passes gas vehicle ban
Quebec is pausing the Roulez vert rebate program as of February 2025, while passing a bill to ban combustion vehicle sales starting in 2035
electricautonomy.ca
January 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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NEW: What to expect with electric MHDV rebates in 2025

Following an abrupt “pause” of the federal passenger ZEV rebates, commercial fleets across #Canada are now wondering: what about us?

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVRebates #ElectricVehicles
What to expect with electric MHDV rebates in Canada for 2025
Following an abrupt "pause" of the federal passenger ZEV rebates, what's going to happen with zero-emission MHDVs in Canada?
electricautonomy.ca
January 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Electric lobster boat nears launch by Indigenous fishery in Cape Breton — The Membertou First Nation, along with three Canadian partners, has been developing the zero-emission vessel since December 2023.

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#ElectricBoats #ElectricVessels #FirstNations
Indigenous electric lobster fishing vessel to operate in Nova Scotia
Membertou First Nation, in partnership with three Canadian firms, began working on the electric lobster vessel in December 2023
electricautonomy.ca
January 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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NEW: Norwegian company eyes Canada for new graphite production plant

With a new graphite supplier deal from GM and lobbyists at the federal and provincial levels, Vianode AS is preparing for a factory in Canada.

Read the full story by @emmajarratt.bsky.social

#EVbatteries #SupplyChain #Canada
Vianode AS eyes Canada for new graphite plant
With a new graphite supplier deal from GM and lobbyists at the federal and provincial levels, Vianode AS is preparing for a factory in Canada
electricautonomy.ca
January 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM