High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps

Federal government programs to close the price gap between electric vehicles and gas-powered vehicles are a start, but don't go far enough, according to Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association.

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard on Dec. 19, which sets a national target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, with interim targets of at least 20 per cent of all sales by 2026, and at least 60 per cent by 2030.The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

January 15, 2024

Regulated sales targets released for zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) in December will require “ambitious and aggressive” plans to build out charging infrastructure and address the high price tag of greener transportation, according to automotive industry representatives.

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