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electric cars
Zero-emission vehicles now represent three per cent of all new, light-duty purchases.
GoCompare's survey of 30 countries looked at vehicle ownership and infrastructure.
Electric car sales made up only two per cent of all vehicle sales in Canada in May.
Some countries plan on banning or phasing out internal combustion engines within decades. Canada doesn't even have a national strategy.
Adopting a national zero-emission standard and investing in clean car manufacturing could save Canada's car industry and help counter the climate crisis.
The companies will be investing billions.
Imagine it is the year 2047 and you are driving from Toronto to Vancouver. What will the experience be like? How will it be different than today? Here are some possible ways.
Among the most important markets within IoT is the automotive industry, where the connected car is already taking off. The IoT-enabled vehicles weave together a suite of integrated devices, which offer many benefits, like improved safety and security, a personalized user experience (Spotify playing your favourite song when you open the door), and a transformed way we think about vehicle ownership.
It's small, it's electric, and it's likely hitting the streets soon.
When it comes down to it, an electric car can actually save you thousands of dollars down the road when it comes to fuel costs. In addition, some provinces have launched incentive campaigns to help drivers subsidize the initial purchase price. In Ontario for example, drivers can save up to $13,000 on eligible vehicles thanks to incentives.
