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It’s just a car. 🚫Leon
“Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.” -Will Rogers
🇨🇦📍902
It’s just a car. 🚫Leon
“Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.” -Will Rogers
“With a replacement rate of just 0.3%, EVs sold in 2022 or later have barely any issues at all. Importantly…from "Gen 2" onwards, replacements are almost exclusively happening because of manufacturer defects—not capacity loss from piling on miles, which is what most people are afraid of.”
New research shows that it's extremely uncommon to have to replace a modern electric car's battery.
insideevs.com/news/779210/...
insideevs.com/news/779210/...
The Facts Are In: You Shouldn't Worry About EV Battery Replacements
New research shows that it's extremely uncommon to have to replace a modern electric car's battery.
insideevs.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
“With a replacement rate of just 0.3%, EVs sold in 2022 or later have barely any issues at all. Importantly…from "Gen 2" onwards, replacements are almost exclusively happening because of manufacturer defects—not capacity loss from piling on miles, which is what most people are afraid of.”
I support this, especially:
“Establish a funding stream to support both capital and operating costs of fast chargers in rural and remote areas and include funding for battery energy storage when grid capacity is insufficient to operate DCFCs.”
“Establish a funding stream to support both capital and operating costs of fast chargers in rural and remote areas and include funding for battery energy storage when grid capacity is insufficient to operate DCFCs.”
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I support this, especially:
“Establish a funding stream to support both capital and operating costs of fast chargers in rural and remote areas and include funding for battery energy storage when grid capacity is insufficient to operate DCFCs.”
“Establish a funding stream to support both capital and operating costs of fast chargers in rural and remote areas and include funding for battery energy storage when grid capacity is insufficient to operate DCFCs.”
“Despite the current policy-driven slowdown in the United States, the data still shows that the widespread adoption of EVs is simple a matter of when, not if.”
Fact check: EVs are still the future, no matter what the Trump administration tries to do to forestall it.
The question for Canada now is whether we want to participate in that future or get stuck in the past.
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The question for Canada now is whether we want to participate in that future or get stuck in the past.
maxfawcett.substack.com/p/yes-evs-ar...
Yes, EVs are still the future
Why we need to ignore the naysayers and actually look at the data
maxfawcett.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“Despite the current policy-driven slowdown in the United States, the data still shows that the widespread adoption of EVs is simple a matter of when, not if.”
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Pollution regulators had high hopes for plug-in hybrid cars. There's just one problem: many owners don't plug them in.
insideevs.com/news/776049/...
insideevs.com/news/776049/...
The Problem With Plug-In Hybrids That Keeps Happening
Emissions projections didn't account for one problem: Many owners don't plug in their
insideevs.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Pollution regulators had high hopes for plug-in hybrid cars. There's just one problem: many owners don't plug them in.
insideevs.com/news/776049/...
insideevs.com/news/776049/...
“In 2021, PHEVs actually emitted 3.5 times the official emissions estimates. By 2023, that number was nearly five times.”
'I Think It's Quite a Scandal': Plug-in Hybrids Not as Climate-Friendly as They Seem, Researchers Say https://gizmodo.com/i-think-its-quite-a-scandal-plug-in-hybrids-not-as-climate-friendly-as-they-seem-researchers-say-2000673189
'I Think It's Quite a Scandal': Plug-in Hybrids Not as Climate-Friendly as They Seem, Researchers Say
A new study found that they emit way more carbon than regulators estimated.
gizmodo.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“In 2021, PHEVs actually emitted 3.5 times the official emissions estimates. By 2023, that number was nearly five times.”
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Conventional hybrid vehicles emit between 365 and 1,400 times more GHGs per kilometer traveled than battery electric vehicles after 40,000 km, or 15% of the useful life of hybrid vehicles in Quebec.
Conventional hybrid vehicles emit between 365 and 1,400 times more GHGs per kilometer traveled than battery electric vehicles after 40,000 km, or 15% of the useful life of hybrid vehicles in Quebec.
Electric Mobility Canada responds to Quebec's zero-emission mandate update -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2025 MONTREAL – Today, the Quebec government announced changes to its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) supports […]
emc-mec.ca
September 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Conventional hybrid vehicles emit between 365 and 1,400 times more GHGs per kilometer traveled than battery electric vehicles after 40,000 km, or 15% of the useful life of hybrid vehicles in Quebec.
Conventional hybrid vehicles emit between 365 and 1,400 times more GHGs per kilometer traveled than battery electric vehicles after 40,000 km, or 15% of the useful life of hybrid vehicles in Quebec.
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…the rate of battery degradation in EVs is actually lower than the wear and tear seen in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle components over time. This further supports the idea that EVs can be just as reliable—if not more so—than traditional gasoline-powered cars.
…the rate of battery degradation in EVs is actually lower than the wear and tear seen in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle components over time. This further supports the idea that EVs can be just as reliable—if not more so—than traditional gasoline-powered cars.
How Long Do EV Batteries Really Last? New Study Reveals Surprising Findings
A new study from Geotab reveals that modern electric vehicle batteries are built to last much longer than expected, with an annual degradation rate of just 1.8%. Even after 20 years, most EVs will ret...
evannex.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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…the rate of battery degradation in EVs is actually lower than the wear and tear seen in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle components over time. This further supports the idea that EVs can be just as reliable—if not more so—than traditional gasoline-powered cars.
…the rate of battery degradation in EVs is actually lower than the wear and tear seen in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle components over time. This further supports the idea that EVs can be just as reliable—if not more so—than traditional gasoline-powered cars.
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Misinformation about Canada’s EV Availability Standard is spreading quickly, but the facts tell a very different story. These key messages cut through the noise: the policy supports jobs, protects consumers, reduces pollution, and ensures Canada doesn’t fall behind in….
Misinformation about Canada’s EV Availability Standard is spreading quickly, but the facts tell a very different story. These key messages cut through the noise: the policy supports jobs, protects consumers, reduces pollution, and ensures Canada doesn’t fall behind in….
Facts Drive Growth -
Evidence shows the EV Availability Standard will strengthen Canada’s economy, protect public health, and expand consumer choice. We’re on a mission to increase public awareness […]
emc-mec.ca
September 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
emc-mec.ca/facts-drive-...
Misinformation about Canada’s EV Availability Standard is spreading quickly, but the facts tell a very different story. These key messages cut through the noise: the policy supports jobs, protects consumers, reduces pollution, and ensures Canada doesn’t fall behind in….
Misinformation about Canada’s EV Availability Standard is spreading quickly, but the facts tell a very different story. These key messages cut through the noise: the policy supports jobs, protects consumers, reduces pollution, and ensures Canada doesn’t fall behind in….
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This pervasive EV myth has now been busted six ways to Sunday.
EVs Are Always Cleaner, No Matter Where You Live. This Study Proves It
Researchers looked at lifetime vehicle emissions—including production emissions—and conclusively disproved a pervasive EV myth.
insideevs.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This pervasive EV myth has now been busted six ways to Sunday.
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Barrington between Salter and Sackville
look at those electric buses
look at those electric buses
August 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Barrington between Salter and Sackville
look at those electric buses
look at those electric buses
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Take a stand for science, for clean transportation, for health.
Canadians deserve bold, future-ready policies, not outdated roadblocks.
Tell your MP to Support the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard.
Protect our future. Safeguard our families. Secure our prosperity.
Canadians deserve bold, future-ready policies, not outdated roadblocks.
Tell your MP to Support the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard.
Protect our future. Safeguard our families. Secure our prosperity.
August 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Take a stand for science, for clean transportation, for health.
Canadians deserve bold, future-ready policies, not outdated roadblocks.
Tell your MP to Support the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard.
Protect our future. Safeguard our families. Secure our prosperity.
Canadians deserve bold, future-ready policies, not outdated roadblocks.
Tell your MP to Support the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard.
Protect our future. Safeguard our families. Secure our prosperity.
cleanfoundation.ca/transportati...
“With EV adoption on the rise in Atlantic Canada, it’s becoming more important every day to separate fact from fiction. This guidebook was created to help first-time buyers streamline their way into the world of EVs.”
“With EV adoption on the rise in Atlantic Canada, it’s becoming more important every day to separate fact from fiction. This guidebook was created to help first-time buyers streamline their way into the world of EVs.”
EVolved - Clean Foundation
EVolved: A complete guide for first-time EV owners in Atlantic Canada.
cleanfoundation.ca
July 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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“With EV adoption on the rise in Atlantic Canada, it’s becoming more important every day to separate fact from fiction. This guidebook was created to help first-time buyers streamline their way into the world of EVs.”
“With EV adoption on the rise in Atlantic Canada, it’s becoming more important every day to separate fact from fiction. This guidebook was created to help first-time buyers streamline their way into the world of EVs.”
Electric vehicles will replace gasoline passenger cars in almost every driveway. It'll just take longer.
Electric vehicles will replace gasoline passenger cars in almost every driveway. It'll just take longer.
The EV Tax Credit Is Dead. Here's Why I Still Have Hope
Automakers and politicians can try to snuff out EV enthusiasm, but the cars are too damn good to go away
insideevs.com
July 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Electric vehicles will replace gasoline passenger cars in almost every driveway. It'll just take longer.
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Did you know? Our new electric buses have been rigorously tested through all types of maritime weather. They’ve logged over 190,000 kilometres on the roads of Halifax, that’s enough distance to go around the earth four times!
Learn more: halifax.ca/ebus
Learn more: halifax.ca/ebus
June 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know? Our new electric buses have been rigorously tested through all types of maritime weather. They’ve logged over 190,000 kilometres on the roads of Halifax, that’s enough distance to go around the earth four times!
Learn more: halifax.ca/ebus
Learn more: halifax.ca/ebus
After thorough research, Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) has found that most EV models offered in Canada will not be affected by Canada's 21.25% automotive counter-tariffs for the simple reason that most EVs offered in Canada do not come from the U.S.
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Setting the record straight: Most EVs in Canada are not subject to tariffs -
Electric Mobility Canada has found that most EV models offered in Canada will not be affected by Canada’s 21.25% automotive counter-tariffs.
emc-mec.ca
May 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
After thorough research, Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) has found that most EV models offered in Canada will not be affected by Canada's 21.25% automotive counter-tariffs for the simple reason that most EVs offered in Canada do not come from the U.S.
emc-mec.ca/blog-post/se...
emc-mec.ca/blog-post/se...
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Canadian EV owners enjoy low maintenance, quiet driving, and eco-friendly benefits. The popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, with many praising easy charging and cost-effective driving.
More info: atlantic.caa.ca/news/canadia....
#EVs #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #Canada
More info: atlantic.caa.ca/news/canadia....
#EVs #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #Canada
Canadian EV owners love their EVs, despite public charging infrastructure needs, says CAA survey. | CAA Atlantic
atlantic.caa.ca
January 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Canadian EV owners enjoy low maintenance, quiet driving, and eco-friendly benefits. The popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, with many praising easy charging and cost-effective driving.
More info: atlantic.caa.ca/news/canadia....
#EVs #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #Canada
More info: atlantic.caa.ca/news/canadia....
#EVs #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #Canada
"Hybrids are a road to hell. They are a transition strategy, and the longer you stay on that transition, the less quickly you ramp up into the new world," Palmer said.
While American politicians argue whether or not climate change is actually real, China is poised to dominate the world’s EV market.
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www.businessinsider.com/godfather-of...
The 'godfather of EVs' explains why China is winning the race to go electric — and why hybrids are a 'fool's errand'
Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer told BI that automakers ditching EVs for hybrids risked falling even further behind their Chinese rivals.
www.businessinsider.com
December 25, 2024 at 3:54 PM
"Hybrids are a road to hell. They are a transition strategy, and the longer you stay on that transition, the less quickly you ramp up into the new world," Palmer said.
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In 2021 and 2022, German students Sebastian Büchele and Tom Bötticher arrived on the Dalhousie University campus to start six-month internships at the world-renowned lithium-ion battery research centre: the Jeff Dahn Research Group.
In 2021 and 2022, German students Sebastian Büchele and Tom Bötticher arrived on the Dalhousie University campus to start six-month internships at the world-renowned lithium-ion battery research centre: the Jeff Dahn Research Group.
Battery education in Canada sparks start-up, Litona, in Germany
Two students from Germany launch Litona, a sodium-ion battery supplier, after studying in Canada at Dalhousie University's Jeff Dahn lab
electricautonomy.ca
December 14, 2024 at 10:40 PM
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In 2021 and 2022, German students Sebastian Büchele and Tom Bötticher arrived on the Dalhousie University campus to start six-month internships at the world-renowned lithium-ion battery research centre: the Jeff Dahn Research Group.
In 2021 and 2022, German students Sebastian Büchele and Tom Bötticher arrived on the Dalhousie University campus to start six-month internships at the world-renowned lithium-ion battery research centre: the Jeff Dahn Research Group.
December 8, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Morgan Olson…has been making step vans since 1945…they have learned how to outfit these boxes on wheels to fit the needs…Now they have been chosen to manufacture battery electric delivery vans for Canada Post. Rivian will supply the platform for those vans.
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Morgan Olson Chooses Rivian Skateboard For Electric Delivery Vans - CleanTechnica
Stepvan manufacturer Morgan Olson has chosen the Rivian commercial van skateboard for is commercial delivery vans.
cleantechnica.com
March 15, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Morgan Olson…has been making step vans since 1945…they have learned how to outfit these boxes on wheels to fit the needs…Now they have been chosen to manufacture battery electric delivery vans for Canada Post. Rivian will supply the platform for those vans.
cleantechnica.com/2024/03/10/m...
cleantechnica.com/2024/03/10/m...