Elena Yakushkina

The electric vehicle world is in overdrive with groundbreaking news this week. Here are today's top 5 EV headlines you should know: 1. Canada's EV Tariff Tsunami: 100% levy on all Chinese EVs rocks the market! 2. Charging Network Expansion in USA: $521M boost supercharges U.S. infrastructure as announced by US Dept of Transportation 3. Rivian's $5B Voltage Boost: VW partnership electrifies competition and secures Rivian's EV future 4. Polestar's Leadership Jolt: New CEO sparks production acceleration 5. BYD Dethrones Tesla as EV King: Chinese giant automaker overtakes Tesla as world's top seller of EVs These seismic shifts are redefining the future of mobility. What's your take on these developments? ----- 👉 Follow us to learn the latest and greatest shaking up the #ElectricVehicles industry! ♻ Re-post if you think these news could help a colleague or friend.

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Last week, CBC News published an article on vehicle "bloat," a timely piece that addresses an important issue: https://lnkd.in/gH9fdZG5. All else held equal, smaller vehicles weigh less and, therefore, consume less fuel and emit fewer GHGs. However, the article suggests that the GHG emissions regulations for vehicles encourage automakers to up-size their models. At Change Energy, our perspective differs; we would say that the regulations do not reward vehicle downsizing. It's helpful to view the regulations not as an emissions standard for vehicles, but rather as a 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥. Compliance with the regulations requires automakers to incorporate advanced, fuel-saving and emissions-reducing technologies and designs into new models such that all fleets, regardless of vehicle size, are proportionately less fuel consuming and GHG emitting. This means that makers of big SUVs and makers of small cars, alike, each face roughly equivalent technological challenges in complying with the regulations. Thus, the regulations do not advantage automakers specializing in smaller vehicle models at the expense of those invested mainly in building large vehicles – put simply, they only require all vehicle fleets to be progressively more fuel efficient than would be the case in the absence of the regulations.   Migrating drivers toward smaller and lighter passenger cars and away from light-duty trucks for the purposes of daily commuting should benefit society economically, environmentally and, importantly, in terms of public safety. But as a technology-forcing policy, the GHG emissions regulations for light-duty vehicles do not help or hinder this objective. Complementary measures are needed to realize these additional advantages. Using the U.S. example, the video below ⬇ by the The International Council on Clean Transportation sheds some light on the effect of such regulation on vehicle models and benefits to the public. #fuelefficiency #ghgemissions #lightdutyvehicles #cars

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s 2024 Global EV Outlook, globally there are almost ten times as many private chargers as public ones, with the majority of current EV charging taking place at home. The availability of charging varies widely between regions - however in Canada 80% of EV owners have a home charger. Despite the recent headlines about the Tesla Supercharging layoffs and wider rollout of DC fast charging infrastructure, the reality is that most charging takes place on Level 2 chargers for vehicles parked at home, work, or other convenient locations. With the average vehicle parked for 95% of the time, most charging can easily take place at a much slower rate - meaning that low-cost Level 1 and Level 2 charging is a practical way to improve #EV adoption and usage around the world. https://lnkd.in/eK5Hgy47 #electricvehicles #charging

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ICYMI: Electric Mobility Canada's 2025 Federal pre-budget recommendations Published and submitted to the government on August 2, EMC's 2025 pre-budget recommendations for the advancement of transportation electrification in Canada outlines several recommendations under the following categories: 🚗 Light-duty vehicles 🚚 Medium- and heavy-duty and off-road fleet electrification ⚡ EV charging infrastructure 🍁 Federal regulation 📑 A Canadian EV action plan ✅ Federal leadership Review EMC's recommendations in detail at https://lnkd.in/gqmbGDRB

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Electric Mobility Canada's pre-budget recommendations for advancing transportation electrification in Canada focus on several key areas: 🚗 Light-duty vehicles 🚚 Medium- and heavy-duty and off-road fleet electrification ⚡ EV charging infrastructure 🍁 Federal regulation 📑 A Canadian EV action plan ✅ Federal leadership Dive deeper into the details below! #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Canada #GreenTransportation #CleanEnergy #FutureOfMobility

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Vincentric has released an updated Canadian EV Cost of Ownership Analysis to provide insight into the cost-effectiveness of electric vehicles in Canada. The analysis investigated the ownership cost advantages and disadvantages of 50 EVs in eight different cost areas, as well as the environmental impact of EVs versus gasoline vehicles in Canada. This year’s analysis results found that 49 of 50 Canadian EVs had lower ownership costs than their gas-powered alternatives. To read the full analysis results and learn which EVs are cost-effective, download the full study at the link below.

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The forecast for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption in #Canada indicates a significant upward trend, with #ZEVs expected to account for 15.2% of light duty vehicle sales in 2024. This growth is projected to continue, with adoption rates rising to 19.0% in 2025, 25.3% in 2026, and 30.7% in 2027. Subscribe to receive our quarterly Canadian #EV market report + get the latest updates: https://okt.to/bVW78o #electricvehicles

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Canada's national incentives program—and a national policy more consistently supportive of battery electric vehicles (#BEVs)—all contribute to EV adoption. However, provincial-level incentives also seem to drive regional adoption, with Quebec consistently accounting for most EV registrations in #Canada. Read more about #EV adoption trends in Canada vs. US: https://okt.to/ta0oqG

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🚚[April N.A. CV OUTLOOK Update ] - After pushing our 2024 North America Class 8 production forecast up the previous two months, the forecast is left essentially unchanged in April, as published in the latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK. While 2024 retail expectations were unchanged, ACT’s Class 8 production forecast ticked up on a massive production beat relative to expectations in February. “With the preliminary look at March orders indicating that demand may finally be cooling from non-fundamental levels, and recognizing that Q2 through mid-Q3 is the historically weakest period of the year for orders, we are more comfortable with the 2024 forecast from here,” according to Kenny Vieth, ACT’s President and Senior Analyst. “With spot rates still at sharp operating loss levels into early April, and carrier profitability halved in the past two years, we continue to pose the question, who’s buying Class 8 tractors at the bottom of the cycle? Certainly, it is not embattled for-hire TL fleets. Our answer over the past year has been private fleets, who have reclaimed freight from load boards and taken market share from for-hire markets.” He added, “Our expectation that the sharp contraction in for-hire carrier profits would force the market to rebalance in 2024 has given way to private fleets heeding OEMs’ cautions about 2027 costs three years ahead of the EPA’s Clean Truck mandate. Current estimates are putting the day one cost of the mandate, inclusive of taxes, at around $30k per Class 8 unit. Most of that added cost is tied to the warranty and useful life extensions. With around 40% of Class 8 buyers purchasing warranty extensions due to high-mileage operations (for-hire TL), not all carriers will feel the regulation’s bite equally.” Vieth concluded, “Given the anticipated pre-EPA’27 mandate demand swell into 2026, supply chain integrity is an especially critical CV activity in 2027. Private fleet capacity positioning is just one part of the ‘this purchasing cycle is different’ story along with ongoing domestic vocational and Mexico market strength.” #HeavyDuty, #MediumDuty #trailers #transportation #trucking #trucks #semitruck #freight #logistics #supplychain, #ACTResearch, #ACT

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The triumph of EV sales over widespread doubt and disinformation: Despite the persistent fear, uncertainty and doubt hovering over the ZEV market, sales continue to increase, indicating a significant shift in consumer attitudes and market dynamics. Read President & CEO of Electric Mobility Canada Daniel Breton's Op-Ed:

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Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) implements smart charging solution for electric bus fleet – The Toronto Transit Commission is collaborating with PowerON, BetterFleet and ABB to optimize charging for its electric bus fleet. ... The Toronto Transit Commission has unveiled a new smart charging management system to support its 100 electric bus fleet at the Birchmount, Eglinton, Arrow, and Mount Dennis garage depot. It is one of the largest transit fleet charging systems located at a single location in Canada. “We are proud to be paving the way for transit electrification across North America, and bringing new, clean, quiet vehicles to customers and employees across the City of Toronto,” said Greg Percy, the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) interim CEO, in a press release detailing the project done in partnership with PowerON Energy, BetterFleet and ABB E-mobility. PowerON Energy Solutions is a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation. It is a turnkey charging solution provider and is overseeing the installation, operation and maintenance of the TTC’s bus charging system. “By collaborating with industry leaders like BetterFleet and ABB E-mobility, we’re able to develop and implement innovative technologies tailored to our clients’ unique needs,” says Keegan Tully, CEO of PowerON Energy Solutions, in a press statement. “This project with the TTC demonstrates…bring[ing] together the best in the industry to drive the transition to zero-emission public transit.” PowerOn selected U.S.-based intelligent solutions provider, BetterFleet, for its smart charging software, which is integrating with ABB's charging hardware. The project is receiving a $2.5 million grant from Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan)’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program. https://hubs.la/Q02-yyGB0 #ElectricBuses #EVcharging #PublicTransit

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ICYMI: Canadian zero-emission vehicle adoption hit an all-time high in Q3 2024 with S&P Global Mobility data showing battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles made up 16.5 per cent of all new vehicle registrations in the quarter. “This means that [in Q3 2024] approximately 1 in every 6 new cars registered in Canada was a ZEV,” reads the report. “This growth reflects a 14.4% increase in overall ZEV volume compared to the previous quarter, driven by a 15.1% rise in BEVs and a 12.4% increase in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).” S&P predicts the leap — up from 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of this year — puts Canada on track to surpass 15 per cent new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales for the year. As part of its long-term forecasting, S&P Global is projecting that, were Canada to maintain its current adoption trajectory, the country could reach 25.3 per cent new ZEV sales by the end of 2026 and more than 30 per cent by the end of 2027. Read on: https://hubs.la/Q02-Ypqz0 #EVs #EVadoption #Canada

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Quarter 2 has proven to be a pivotal period for zero-emission vehicle (#ZEV) registrations in #Canada, marking an all-time high in volume. New ZEV registrations in this period surged, pushing the overall market share to 13.4%, up from 12.5% in Quarter 1 — an increase of .9 percentage points. This is due to an impressive 36.9% quarter-over-quarter volume increase. Learn more: https://okt.to/1FNr7f #electricvehicles

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EV REVOLUTION // The The International Council on Clean Transportation has shared a report by the International ZEV Alliance which assessed the user-friendliness of existing public EV charging networks in Canada, Europe and the US, with a focus on availability, reliability and interoperability. The report found significant geographic disparities in public EV infrastructure deployment in the three regions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emEJMqhu      #Rubicon #EMobility #EVCharging #Sustainability #SustainableTechnology 

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Volkswagen Group of America's finished vehicle logistics teams have united their US, Mexico and Canada divisions, under the umbrella of a 'Virtual Task Force' lead by Anu Goel, executive vice-president, Group After Sales & Service, Volkswagen Group. Now, Goel and the #FVL team are seeing results, not only in #efficiency and #capacity, but in millions of dollars' worth of working capital and transport savings. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e5j9D94m #FinishedVehicleLogistics #AutomotiveLogistics #Ports #Shipping Christopher Ludwig Anushka Dixit Marcus Williams Megan Kelly ilkhan Ozsevim Laura Gerard Richard Logan Riad Mannan

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𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟭. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 The research report provides a comprehensive overview of the Automotive Electrification industry chain, focusing on the market status of Family cars (including Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) & Micro-Hybrid Vehicle, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)) and Commercial vehicles (including Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) & Micro-Hybrid Vehicle, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)). It also highlights key enterprises operating in developed and developing markets and analyzes cutting-edge technologies, patents, hot applications, and market trends within Automotive Electrification. Regionally, North America and Europe are witnessing stable growth, bolstered by government initiatives and rising consumer awareness. Asia-Pacific, led by China, dominates the global market due to strong domestic demand, favorable policies, and robust manufacturing capabilities. The Automotive Electrification market is segmented by Type and Application, offering precise forecasts for consumption value by Type and Application from 2024 to 2031 in terms of value. 𝗧𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙: https://lnkd.in/dEpKqe6G *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) & Micro-Hybrid Vehicle, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Family car, Commercial, Industrial *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Bosch Türkiye, Continental, DENSO, Delphi, Johnson Electric, Volkswagen, Toyota Motor Corporation, American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Mitsubishi Electric, BorgWarner, Magna International, Johnson Controls, ZF Group, Valeo, JTEKT INDIA LTD., WABCO #automotiveelectrification #electricvehicles #evs #electriccars #electricmobility #cleanenergy #sustainabletransport #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #electricpowertrain #evtechnology #evcharging #evbatteries #electricvehicletechnology #electricdrivetrain #sustainablemobility #zeroemissions #electricvehiclecharging #futureofmobility #electriccarrevolution #electricvehicleindustry #cleantransportation #automotivetechnology #electricdrive #evdevelopment #automotiveengineering #electricvehiclenews #evinfrastructure #evsolutions #greenmobility

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