Ep 34: Mar 31

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IN THIS EPISODE:

Are electric vehicles at a tipping point in Canada?
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 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.

Guests: Joanna Kyriazis (Clean Energy Canada) & Jonathan Rubin (University of Maine)

Links:

• Report: The True Cost: EVs vs. gas counterparts (Clean Energy Canada)
• Graph: Are carbon taxes to blame for spike in gas prices? No (Trevor Tombe)
• Poll: Canadians hot on electric vehicles but cold on charging ability (KPMG)
• Blog: Q&A with Fulbright Visiting Research Chair Jonathan Rubin (SPI)
• 60-Sec Report: Canada’s Changing Climate Report in Light of the Latest Global Science Assessment (ECCC)
• Blog: 5 Things Happening in the Green Economy (Mike Moffatt)

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Episode 34 includes music and clips from Eric Campbell & Zapsplat