Global transition to electric vehicles is ‘absolute battle’ and Canada needs strong collaboration with U.S. to triumph, say automakers

It will be critical for Canada to maintain regulatory alignment with the U.S. in order to support the ZEV industry, according to Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brian Kingston.
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne told The Hill Times that ensuring Canada is well-positioned to be a leader in ZEV manufacturing is one of the Liberal government’s top priorities.
Automakers warn that the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate proposed by the federal government could put the auto industry at risk by taking Canada’s regulatory regime out of step with that of the U.S. “There is an absolute battle underway globally in this transition to electrification,...

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