Canada recently made a big move to fight global warming: by 2035, all new light-duty vehicles sold there must be zero-emission, meaning they won’t produce harmful pollution from their tailpipes.
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To reach this goal, the government set specific targets: by 2026, 20% of new passenger cars, SUVs, and trucks sold must be zero-emission, and by the end of the decade, that number should rise to 60%.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada announced that there are already 50 models of zero-emission vehicles available in Canada, with more expected to come by 2024.
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To encourage people to buy these cleaner vehicles, the government will offer up to $5,000 in credits through a $2 billion program.
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Canada joins the EU and some U.S. states in banning gas-powered cars by 2035, with Japan also aiming for a similar ban.
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Some countries, like Ethiopia, are even more aggressive, planning to ban all cars using dirty energy this year.
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In Canada, transportation contributes to 22% of the country’s pollution, with half of that coming from light-duty vehicles.
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Over the third quarter of 2023, electric vehicles made up 12.1% of all new car sales in Canada. Tesla led the pack, selling 36.7% of all EVs, followed by Hyundai at 11.1%.
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However, the automotive industry in Canada has concerns about the new rules, pointing out the higher costs of EVs and the lack of charging stations.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made fighting global warming a priority, but Canada hasn’t met its pollution reduction targets yet.
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To help with the transition, the government will invest $1.2 billion to build charging stations, focusing on public places and apartment buildings.
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People living in remote or northern areas will still be able to buy plug-in hybrid EVs with an electric range of around 50 miles, addressing worries about EVs in harsh conditions. The government believes that with supportive investments, setting targets for zero-emission vehicles will give consumers more options, improve air quality, and speed up the switch away from gas-powered cars.