Voicing dissent is part of democracy. Disrupting the economy is another matter altogether. It seems to me that nothing has polarized our society more than the oversight governments have imposed with respect to requirements and restrictions related to the COVID-19 …
The transition to zero emission vehicles away from internal combustion vehicles has been a preoccupation of mine in recent columns, and this is not without merit, as multiple governments within Canadian borders and beyond are moving swiftly to accelerate that …
A comprehensive approach, in collaboration and consultation with the various components of the transportation sector, is what we need. Canada, along with most of the nations of the world, recently participated in the 26th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate …
How front and centre is the auto industry in each of the three mainstream party platforms, and what do they propose? As I write this column, we are two weeks away from a federal election, which some are viewing as …
Lots of promises, but what’s the plan? On June 29, the federal government held a national press conference with three different ministers in three different urban centres across the country to announce that the federal government was advancing its target …
Driving a zero-emission vehicle can be an enjoyable experience—until you are forced to drive around for a charging station. On May 5, the Globe and Mail published a piece by columnist and car critic, Jason Tchir, that looked at the …
A shift in climate change priorities for the U.S. means a better harmonization with Canada, a bigger push for zero-emission vehicles, and a greater need for the infrastructure — among other things. As many readers will know, Canada has essentially …
There’s lots of chatter about EVs, and some of it paints an inaccurate picture of the industry’s views. There was an article with the above-noted title written by a staff member with the Union of Concerned Scientists in the United …
Resiliency and an innovative spirit will help us get through whatever difficult situation is thrown our way. At about half-way through the first quarter of 2021, are things any better than the very challenging year of 2020? Last year was …
The crisis is far from over, trends from 2020 are likely to spill over into 2021, and COVID-19 will inevitably continue to be a catalyst for change in our industry. As I write this column, the clock ticked down on …
From my perspective, the issue of climate change is personal. I consider myself an environmentalist, and I generally try to do my part — whether it is recycling, using my car as efficiently as possible, or watching my overall footprint …
What started off as an interesting regulation with lots of potential is now turning into something very different than originally intended. It was a long time coming: British Columbia’s Zero Emission Vehicles Act passed Third Reading and received Royal Assent …
