3 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

5 d. 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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5 d. 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

6 d. 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 […]

Transport

7 d. ago Chinese Turbine Maker Hires BASF Renewable CEO for Europe Plans

Chinese turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. has hired German chemical giant BASF SE’s head of renewables as its new European chief executive, hoping to regain footing in the region’s wind market.

Economics

9 d. 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

1 week 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.

Sport

1 week 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

1 week 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.

Other

2 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 […]

Transport

2 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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2 w. ago VinFast VF 9: An EV That Gives Big Families Everything They Asked For

MARKHAM, Ontario — As Canadian families look for electric vehicles that can handle hockey bags, long commutes, and life as a “third space,” the VF 9 stands out as one of the few three-row options offering both space and range in a market still short on choice. Picture a September evening in Burlington, Ontario. The […]

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2 w. ago Did you dawdle on that new heat pump or EV? Better move fast to get those tax credits

Tax incentives that saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year. That means people who want to take advantage of them before they disappear have to act quickly. “There is still time, but the clock is ticking,” said Zach Pierce, head of policy […]

Economics

2 w. ago Bollinger Innovations, Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split Effective Sept. 22, 2025

This will be the last reverse stock split Bollinger initiates for the next three years BREA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Bollinger Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: BINI) (“Bollinger Innovations” or the “Company”), an electric vehicle manufacturer, today announces that it will effect a 1-for-250 reverse stock split (“Reverse Stock Split”) of […]

Economics

2 w. ago Chinese Startup Wants to Bring Its Tiny EVs to European Streets

Chinese electric vehicle brands led by BYD Co. are winning over European customers with sleek, high-tech models at competitive prices. Now, a startup is looking to muscle in on a more modest market: micro cars.

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario premier urges Carney to maintain tariff on Chinese EVs despite canola levy

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, saying the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada’s auto sector. Carney met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe yesterday to talk about China’s canola […]

Economics

2 w. ago Saskatchewan Premier Moe says killing tariff on Chinese EVs ‘not as simple as that’

Moe was quick to call for Canada to drop the electric vehicle tariff, but appears to have changed his tune slightly

Economics

2 w. ago Tesla faces U.S. auto safety investigation over door handles

U.S. auto safety regulators opened an investigation into whether some Tesla Inc. vehicle doors are defective, citing incidents in which exterior handles stopped working and trapped children inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it’s opening a preliminary evaluation of Tesla’s electrically powered door handles becoming inoperative due to issues with certain vehicles’ […]

Economics