28 min

Mar 31: Are electric vehicles at a tipping point in Canada‪?‬ Smart Prosperity: The Podcast

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Are electric vehicles at a tipping point?
The price of gasoline is spiking and suddenly so is demand for electric vehicles. Though Canada has been behind its peers when it comes to EV adoption, with only 5% of new vehicle purchases being electric in 2021, that could change quickly. Are we at a tipping point? This episode shares the latest data on market trends, cost comparisons, supply shortages, charging installation and equity issues. With: Joanna Kyriazis (Clean Energy Canada) & Jonathan Rubin (University of Maine).

For more info and links, visit: podcast.smartprosperity.ca

Are electric vehicles at a tipping point?
The price of gasoline is spiking and suddenly so is demand for electric vehicles. Though Canada has been behind its peers when it comes to EV adoption, with only 5% of new vehicle purchases being electric in 2021, that could change quickly. Are we at a tipping point? This episode shares the latest data on market trends, cost comparisons, supply shortages, charging installation and equity issues. With: Joanna Kyriazis (Clean Energy Canada) & Jonathan Rubin (University of Maine).

For more info and links, visit: podcast.smartprosperity.ca

28 min