New auto strategy could be a serious solution to Canada’s stalled EV market and auto future - Clean Energy Canada

The article discusses Clean Energy Canada's response to the federal government's new electric vehicle (EV) policy package, which aims to address Canada's lagging EV market and uncertain auto industry future. Joanna Kyriazis, director of policy and strategy at Clean Energy Canada, praises the policy for prioritizing consumer affordability and long-term industry competitiveness. She emphasizes the importance of ensuring Canadians have access to a variety of affordable EV models, a predictable market trajectory to encourage private investment in charging infrastructure, and significant reductions in transportation emissions toward full decarbonization. Kyriazis highlights that Canada’s current tailpipe emission standards have been ineffective, partly due to loopholes allowing larger, more polluting vehicles, resulting in higher fleet emissions today than in 1990. She advocates for stronger, EU-aligned emission standards to achieve ambitious EV sales targets of 75% by 2035 and 90% by 2040, alongside closing regulatory loopholes and adhering to accelerated timelines. The article also notes the importance of reinst