9 h. ago Kinew says drop tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to get Chinese duties dropped

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking the prime minister to scrap Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola and pork. Kinew says in a letter to Mark Carney on Saturday that while he believes protecting Canada’s vehicle industry is important, he […]

Economics

34 h. ago Oil prices tumble to a 5 month low on new Trump tariff threats

The price of oil tumbled to a 5 month low on Friday as global markets plunged following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to greatly increase tariffs on Chinese imports.

Economics

37 h. ago Trump threatens additional 100% tariffs as ‘very hostile’ China announces export restrictions

But Trump said he could retreat from his massive tariff escalation if the Chinese backed down from threatened restrictions on rare earth metals

Economics

62 h. ago Hypercharge Announces Brokered LIFE Offering of Units for Gross Proceeds of up to $4 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hypercharge Networks Corp. (TSXV: HC; OTC: HCNWF; FSE: PB7) (the “Company” or “Hypercharge”), a leading, smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider and network operator is pleased to announce that […]

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2 d. ago With Customers at the Core, VinFast Makes EV First Steps Easier

MARKHAM, Ontario — Many Canadians remain hesitant about switching to electric vehicles, and VinFast is trying to smooth the transition by tackling not just costs and charging gaps but also the small “firsts” that can make or break a driver’s confidence. Canada’s electric-vehicle market continues to cool. In the second quarter of 2025, zero-emission vehicles […]

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4 d. ago Tesla offers cheaper versions of 2 electric vehicles in bid to win back market share in tough year

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla rolled out new, cheaper versions of two of its electric car models on Tuesday in hopes the offerings will help revive flagging sales. The new Model Y, costing just under $40,000 with a stripped-down interior, follows a slump in Tesla sales covering most of the past year due to anti-Elon […]

Transport

9 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: The electric vehicle mandate cannot be saved and must be scrapped 

A pause.  That’s Prime Minister Mark Carney’s present plan in dealing with his predecessor’s electric vehicle mandate, which would have otherwise kicked in starting in January of next year. Under the Trudeau government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Standard, automakers would have been required to sell 20% of all new cars as electric starting in January, even though, […]

Transport

1 week ago Wallbox to Power SureCharge Corp.’s Fast Charging Network in Western Canada

ARLINGTON, Texas — Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a global provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, today announced that its Supernova 180 kW DC fast chargers will be deployed in the new public charging network being built by SureCharge Corp across Alberta and British Columbia. The project will establish up to 24 […]

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1 week ago Ford’s CEO sees Trump policies cutting U.S. EV market in half

Ford Motor Co.’s leader warned of a bleak outlook for electric vehicles as President Donald Trump’s policies breathe new life into gas-powered cars. The elimination of a $7,500 consumer tax credit and softening of emissions rules will sharply curtail EV demand in the US, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley. He predicted the share […]

Events

1 week ago CONSUMER KNOWS BEST: Carney hit snooze button on electric vehicle mandate

WATCH: Sun columnist Jay Goldberg explains that Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to fully repeal the terrible Trudeau era EV policy. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and […]

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2 w. ago Ottawa says Chinese EV tariff review is ’informal,’ with no specific deadline

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs — but it can’t or won’t say when the review began, or when it will end. The tariffs took effect on Oct. 1, 2024, and the regulatory order published imposing them said “the government intends […]

Economics

2 w. ago China tightens rules for electric vehicle exports by requiring permits from 2026

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China will tighten the rules for exporting electric vehicles by requiring automakers to obtain export permits from next year, the Commerce Ministry said Friday. The export licenses, required from Jan. 1, are intended to “promote the healthy development of the new energy vehicle trade,” the ministry said in a statement. The […]

Economics

2 w. ago The Extraordinary Rise of Electric Cars in Developing Countries

Colin McKerracher, head of transport for BloombergNEF, joins Zero to discuss the latest global trends in electric-vehicle sales.

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2 w. ago China’s Meek Climate Targets Offer Little Support to Clean Tech

China’s struggling clean-tech giants will be reliant on market forces — not policy mandates — for growth over the next decade after President Xi Jinping announced targets for renewables and electric vehicles that the country should comfortably achieve.

Society

2 w. ago John Ivison: Canada will have to dance with China, but at what cost to the auto industry?

All the signs point to Ottawa offering the Chinese some form of relief on EV tariffs, in exchange for lifting levies on canola, pork and seafood

Economics

2 w. ago Environment Canada officials grilled on Canada’s climate targets at committee hearing

OTTAWA — Environment and Climate Change Canada officials struggled Monday to explain how recent federal policy shifts have affected national emissions reduction targets, as federal ministers in recent weeks have refused to commit to Canada’s 2030 goals. The federal government has recently rolled back several climate initiatives, including delaying the implementation of the electric vehicle […]

Society

2 w. ago BYD’s Stock Falls After Report Buffett Has Sold All His Stake

Shares of BYD Co. slid in Hong Kong on Monday as a report stating that Warren Buffett’s investment firm has sold all its stake in the Chinese electric-vehicle maker soured investor sentiment.

Economics

2 w. ago China’s EV Boom Saddles Its Auto Insurers With Chronic Losses

China’s giant electric vehicle insurance market is flailing. Losses are piling up, as companies’ risk models haven’t kept up with changes in vehicle economics and driver behaviors.

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3 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: How Canada’s electric vehicle dream became a nightmare

Federal and provincial taxpayers are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the future of electric vehicle production in Canada. At stake is the future of up to $52.5 billion the federal, Ontario and Quebec governments have earmarked since 2020 to create an EV vehicle and battery supply chain in […]

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3 w. ago Automakers could be on the hook for billions under EV mandate if sales don’t ramp up

OTTAWA — Automakers are warning they could be on the hook for billions of dollars in credit purchases if Canada’s electric vehicle mandate is enforced as written, and sales don’t ramp up. Speaking to a Parliamentary committee on Thursday, the head of the Canadian organization representing Ford, General Motors and Stellantis said automakers already have […]

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