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BRP slows transition into electric off-road vehicles
BRP slows transition into electric off-road vehicles
The slowdown in the electric transportation market has led off-road vehicle manufacturer and designer BRP Inc. to take a detour on its journey to more sustainable snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles.
FLO closes its U.S. factory despite promises of jobs
Quebec-based electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturer FLO is closing its Michigan factory, Le Journal has learned. The plant was expected to create 730 jobs in the region and produce 250,000 charging terminals.
HTEC opens commercial hydrogen plant in Vancouver
Vancouver-based HTEC Vehicle Leasing Corp. opened a commercial hydrogen production facility in Metro Vancouver Friday, which officials say will add to B.C.’s growing hydrogen ecosystem and help decarbonize the trucking industry.
B.C. to accelerate construction of $6B power line
B.C. Premier David Eby called the $6-billion project a “nation-building” initiative that will deliver reliable, clean electricity to natural resource and manufacturing industries, while advancing reconciliation with First Nations and supporting Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy.
EV registrations jumped 48% in 2024
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) made up 1.9 per cent of all registered vehicles in Canada in 2024, according to data from Statistics Canada. In total, there were 488,612 BEVs on Canadian roads last year, a 48.33 per cent increase over 2023.
Canada can become an EV powerhouse — in spite of Trump
OPINION: Canada needs a robust, integrated EV industry strategy that includes mining, refining, assembly, infrastructure, R&D, regulation and education. Only then can we become the EV powerhouse we have the potential to be.
Independent shops providing aftermarket EV support
When an EV manufacturer goes out of business, it takes with it technical knowledge, parts-supply links and warranty support. The aftermarket can fill these service gaps by tracking down scarce parts or technical data to keep vehicles running.
Why does Canada not launch an EV automaker of its own?
OPINION: The future of vehicle mobility in Canada continues to be electric, despite the current slump in the Canadian EV sector. The longer that stall-out lasts the further Canada will fall behind in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.
Four Ottawa solar projects get council go-ahead
Four solar panel projects in Ottawa have received the go-ahead from city council, and experts and advocates believe more could soon follow. They all still need to be approved at the provincial level before they become reality.
Nova Scotia as world’s next energy superpower? Not so fast
COMMENTARY: Not wanting to be left out of the energy superpower club, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston wants to turn the province "into an energy superpower.” That will be a bit of a stretch.
B.C. unveils plan to power economic growth with clean energy
The Government of British Columbia has announced a sweeping economic and energy plan aimed at driving industrial growth through clean electricity. The plan aims to boost the province’s economy while ensuring First Nations share in the benefits.
Carbon Streaming adds Rubenstein as consultant
Vancouver-based Carbon Streaming Corporation (NETZ-NE) has appointed Jonathan Rubenstein, LLB, as expert consultant to the company to provide oversight, guidance and strategic direction for significant litigation. Rubenstein brings decades of experience in the mining sector.
Solar is driving renewable energy to new heights globally
Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of clean power, according to the International Energy Agency. Solar is the driving force behind this expansion, which is key to transitioning the world from fossil fuels.
Inside PepsiCo’s sustainability strategy pivot
PepsiCo (PEP-Q), like many other companies with environmental commitments set or reset in the 2020 timeframe, downgraded some goals within its 2025 sustainability reporting cycle — extending the deadline for its long-term net-zero commitment from 2040 to 2050.
Lessons from Europe's original climate-resilient city
On Amsterdam’s northern edge, a new island is being readied for homebuilding. It will form part of a new archipelago that will house over 60,000 residents. In most cities, this would be considered spectacular. In Amsterdam, it’s business as usual.
Inside one of France’s most sustainable ski resorts
Sustainability and conservation are taken very seriously in France's Portes du Soleil ski region. Alongside eco-friendly measures such as hydroelectric power, water-efficient snow-making and biogas, environmental nonprofit Montagne Verte has been championing sustainable solutions for the area since 1901.
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