Women in Business: Cara Clairman – Leading the road to sustainable driving
Cara Clairman is CEO and founder of Plug’n Drive in North York, Ontario. Since May of 2017, the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) has been open to educate the public on all things related to electric vehicles. The recent changes to the Ontario Government meant that the not-for-profit EVDC lost its Government funding. I met […]
Women in Business: Laura Bryson – Taking the lead in Sustainable Transportation
I sat down with Laura Bryson, COO, and co-founder of SWTCH. SWTCH is a young company providing electric vehicle charging solutions. Please note that I am not paid by SWTCH to write this article. SWTCH was recommended to me when I started the process to request a charger in my condo building. SWTCH is not […]
From Tesla Model S to the Audi e-tron – One early adopter’s EV ownership JOurney
Join Murray, an early adopter of electric cars, as he shares his experience transitioning from a Tesla Model S to an Audi e-tron Sportback. Learn about his reasons for switching, his thoughts on charging infrastructure, and his perspective as an electrical industry insider. Gain insights from a seasoned electric car owner’s perspective in this informative blog post
How to Prepare for Your New Electric Vehicle, Before You Pick It Up. – Owner Experience
Congratulations! You just placed an order for your new electric car. Now what? What do you need to prepare for, and what can you anticipate ahead of picking up your new car. When I placed an order for my Model 3 in 2016, it was two years until I actually picked up the car. I […]
Owning an Electric Vehicle Without a Home Charger – Owner Experience
When first considering an electric vehicle, one of the initial things to think about is your charging options. If you can install a charger at home in your driveway, or in your garage, then you’re golden. However, you may live in a condo (like myself), which means you may be restricted to your condo corporation’s […]
The Top 5 Charging Apps for Electric Vehicle Owners in Canada
As an electric vehicle owner, you may or may not have a charger at home, but you will always have access to a variety of public chargers. There are thousands of public charging stations now in Canada, and you can locate a charger near you at any time simply by using an app on your phone. Here is a list of the top 5 apps for electric vehicle owners in Canada.
Notes on supporting Canada’s auto care sector in the transition to Electric Vehicles
In our quest to advance electric vehicle (EV) adoption, in this blog post, we share some of the highlights of Alana Baker’s – AIA of Canada) presentation – Supporting Canada’s Auto Care Sector and the Transition to Electric Vehicles. This presentation emphasized the importance of EV consumers having access to an automotive aftermarket similar to what currently exists for internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. To scale up EV adoption, EV consumers must have options other than the dealer for where to take their vehicle for service.
Understanding Electric Vehicle Buyers
In response to concerns about climate change and emissions, the Government of Canada has announced that all new vehicle sales in Canada will be zero-emission by 2035. This is a major step forward for the electric vehicle industry, and it’s sure to help make vehicles more affordable. The era of affluent tech enthusiasts as the […]