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Ottawa funds $25M for companies to build EV chargers, buy natural gas-powered trucks
The $25 million federal investment will fund over 850 electric vehicle chargers and support cleaner trucks to reduce transportation emissions, which contribute about 18% of Canada's greenhouse gases.
- Today, the federal government revealed a $25-million investment aimed at supporting businesses in installing over 850 electric vehicle charging stations, with a majority located in Quebec.
- This funding responds to a report that Canada falls behind on EV charging needs, as the country currently has 36,000 chargers but requires 52,000.
- The $25 million supports 33 projects including installing chargers in public areas, workplaces, and highways, and advances technology for electric and natural gas-powered trucks.
- Natural Resources Canada is investing $9.7 million in a total of 23 initiatives aimed at installing over 850 electric vehicle chargers nationwide, while the Green Freight Program is dedicating $7.9 million to support four projects focused on upgrading fleets with lower-emission trucks that reduce fuel expenses.
- This investment aims to accelerate zero-emission vehicle adoption and reduce emissions from transportation, which accounts for nearly one quarter of Canada's annual emissions.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Ottawa funds $25M for companies to build EV chargers, buy natural gas-powered trucks
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Feds investing $17.7 million for 850 EV chargers, battery R&D
The chargers will mostly be installed in Quebec with the funding being divided between 20 projects A raft of new electric vehicle chargers are coming to Canada following the government’s announcement that it is investing $25 million into 33 charging projects. The funding, announced by Claude Guay, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will support, in part, approximately 850 EV chargers, with most located in Qu…
Ottawa to Spend $25 Million for EV Charging and Clean Transport Projects
The federal government is putting more than $25 million into 33 projects to expand electric vehicle charging, cut freight emissions and develop new technology for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is providing $9.7 million for 23 projects to install over 850 EV chargers across the country through its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure
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