Charging an EV Equal to Paying 40 Cents a Litre for Gas: Report

Charging an EV Equal to Paying 40 Cents a Litre for Gas: Report

With summer road trip season in full swing, Canadian EV drivers are paying the gasoline equivalent of $0.40 per litre to power their rides, according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada, The Scenic Route, which compares the cost of owning an EV to that of a gas car. In fact, a trip from Montreal to Toronto costs four times as much in a gas car ($70) than in an EV ($17). Similarly, driving from Vancouver to Kelowna is almost six times more expensive ($57 vs. $10), while a trip from Edmonton to Calgary is twice the price using gas ($32 vs. $17).

Outdoor Home EV Charger Enclosure Ratings Decoded

Outdoor Home EV Charger Enclosure Ratings Decoded

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to surge in popularity, many EV owners find themselves parking outdoors, either due to no access to a garage, a lack of garage space or other practical reasons. Surprisingly, in the US, over 33% of households with garages don’t use them for parking their vehicles. This shift presents a unique challenge: ensuring smooth and safe home EV charging outdoors. 

Top 5 Tips For a Successful ZEVIP Application

Top 5 Tips For a Successful ZEVIP Application

Between federal and provincial rebates, EVs are more accessible to Canadians than ever before. However, one final hurdle to address is the accessibility of charging stations for these EVs. Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) aims to address this discrepancy. While the program has been ongoing for several years, there is one final round of funding to be allocated, and it’s only open until September 19.

Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab Help Canadian Businesses Save 50% on EV Charger Installations Through ZEVIP
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Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab Help Canadian Businesses Save 50% on EV Charger Installations Through ZEVIP

Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab have partnered to help Canadian businesses secure grant funding for up to 50% of the costs associated with purchasing and installing new electric vehicle chargers. This funding is available through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), administered by Natural Resources Canada. Applications for ZEVIP opened on July 2, 2024, and will close on September 19, 2024. This is the first round of ZEVIP funding available to EV charger owners and operators since 2022. Eligible applicants include any Canadian business, utility, municipality, condo corporation, or other site host installing at least 2 DC fast chargers or at least 20 Level 2 chargers. Grant funding is limited to 50% of total project costs, with a maximum of $5 million per organization.

Flo Electric Welcomes MP for Quebec Office Tour

Flo Electric Welcomes MP for Quebec Office Tour

July 31, 2024 First published on Linkedin Recently, Flo Electric had the pleasure of welcoming Pierre Paul-Hus, MP for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles for a tour of their Quebec office and R&D lab. It was a great opportunity to showcase the company’s cutting-edge innovations and their relentless efforts to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles through the best…

Flo Webinar: How Canadian Businesses & Organizations can Get Up to 50% Back for Installing EV Charging Stations with ZEVIP

Flo Webinar: How Canadian Businesses & Organizations can Get Up to 50% Back for Installing EV Charging Stations with ZEVIP

July 22, 2024 Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is now accepting applications for its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), offering up to 50% in subsidies for Canadian private and public sector companies, and up to 75% for Indigenous organizations, towards the deployment of EV charging stations. July 25, 2024 at 3PM EST  July 30, 2024…

EVSE Compliance Testing & Certification

EVSE Compliance Testing & Certification

CSA Group can deliver efficiency testing for EV chargers, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) testing, and other essential evaluation and certification services to help you demonstrate compliance with applicable EV charger regulations. CSA Group has years of experience working with photovoltaic products, batteries, energy storage systems, automotive and vehicle technology, and EVSE products. You can rely on CSA Group as a centralized service provider for your testing and EV charging certification needs.

Can Hydrogen Save The EV Revolution And Make DC Charging Profitable?

Can Hydrogen Save The EV Revolution And Make DC Charging Profitable?

United Charger’s Founder and CEO Gleb Nikiforov joins the Batteries Included Podcast to talk about the challenges of EV adoption and his thoughts on using hydrogen to power DC charging hubs. The weekly podcast hosted by Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney focuses on all things Electric Vehicles including new and upcoming vehicles, infrastructure, and clean energy.

FLO’s New EV Chargers: Discussing their Focus on Maintenance, Uptime, and the Impact of Reduced Demand Rates

FLO’s New EV Chargers: Discussing their Focus on Maintenance, Uptime, and the Impact of Reduced Demand Rates

July 3, 2024 FLO recently introduced two new EV chargers, a new FLO Home line and their DC fast charging offering, FLO Ultra. At this year’s EV & Charging Expo we spoke to Travis Allan, Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer with FLO to gain some insight into the key elements of their new product…

Electric Avenue Announces AM Agency as New Sales Agency in Alberta  

Electric Avenue Announces AM Agency as New Sales Agency in Alberta  

June 12, 2024 Electric Avenue Manufacturing is pleased to announce AM Agency as its new sales agency in Alberta. This new collaboration signifies an update in its representation within the province, as AM Agency takes over the territory to promote Electric Avenue’s extensive product line. Based in Alberta, AM Agency is a forward-thinking manufacturer’s representative…

NETCO’s EVITP Training Program and Certified Contractor List

NETCO’s EVITP Training Program and Certified Contractor List

June 11, 2024 Hire a certified EVITP Listed Contractor for YOUR EV Install The Electric Vehicle market continues to expand in North America and it is critical that EVSE equipment be properly installed to the highest standards to safety and quality. The EVITP program was designed to provide qualified electricians with the most comprehensive training…

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport buses roll toward zero emissions as PowerON completes charging installation
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport buses roll toward zero emissions as PowerON completes charging installation

May 19, 2024 PowerON Energy Solutions has completed installation of the infrastructure to charge new electric shuttle buses operated by Nieuport Aviation to connect Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) passengers, employees, and community members from Union Station to the downtown airport. Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of initiatives to…

Celebrate the Road to Electrification with PowerON at The 2nd EV & Charging Expo- Booth 321
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Celebrate the Road to Electrification with PowerON at The 2nd EV & Charging Expo- Booth 321

May 1, 2024 As the renewables industry gathers in Toronto for the second EV & Charging Expo, an electrification success story is unfolding right here in the city with PowerON. This year, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will be introducing six 100% electric buses to replace the existing diesel-powered fleet that transports customers between the…