Industry rep calls on Ottawa to boost subsidies for EVs, as high prices put them out of reach for many consumers
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles is part of the government’s plan to reach net-zero. But the industry needs help to hit Ottawa’s ‘aggressive sales targets,’ says a spokesperson for the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association.
The federal government currently provides thousands of dollars in rebates to consumers who make the switch to an electric vehicle, but that is “not enough” to incentivize a transition to EVs, said some industry spokespeople as they gathered in Ottawa to lobby the governm...
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