Challenges in building out the necessary infrastructure for transition to electric vehicles

The challenges in dealing with used electric vehicle battery packs and developing the infrastructure for their repurposing, recycling and safe disposal include lack of adequate governmental policies and incentives, shortage of investors and insufficiency of standards.

An electric-powered OC Transpo bus is parked at an announcement at Ottawa City Hall on June 30, 2023, of new federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure in the city. City buses, when electrified, will enjoy a boost in fuel economy, beyond what is experienced by passenger vehicles, writes Mehrdad Kazerani. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MEHRDAD KAZERANI

March 31, 2025

We hear a lot that the future of transportation is electric, with promises of lower overall cost of ownership, sustainability, lower adverse environmental impact, better fuel economy, and enabling emerging technologies—such as autonomous navigation. The governments and aut...

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