Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
The back of a school bus parked alongside a curb on residential street
Transportation
September 9, 2024
Op-ed

Our school children deserve to be safe from harmful diesel fumes

It’s time to give our kids a healthier ride by committing to accelerating the transition to electric school buses
Hongyu Xiao
Cover of Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative 2023 year in review
Transportation
September 4, 2024
Publication

Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative Impact Report

2023: A Year in Review
Adam Thorn
Icon of an electric vehicle displayed on ground of a parking spot
Buildings, Electricity, Transportation
August 23, 2024
Op-ed

If we want more people driving electric, Ontario should make new buildings EV-ready

Canada must ready its domestic markets for the shift to zero-emission vehicles
Adam Thorn
Purolator cargo bike in front of mini hub service window for last-mile parcel deliveries
Transportation
August 21, 2024
Article

The sustainable city

#ZEV-life: Canada’s largest municipality leans into e-mobility
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Finance Canada submission
Transportation
August 15, 2024
Publication

Building a competitive EV industry in Canada

Submission to Finance Canada Consultation
Portrait of Monica Curtis
A shipping container truck transporting a CP container
Transportation
August 14, 2024
Op-ed

The problem with low-carbon fuels for road freight

Alternative fuels may diminish the climate impact of Canada’s cargo trucks and vans, but they won’t get us to net zero.
Hongyu Xiao
Cover of Installing Chargers with underground garage and chargers
Electricity, Transportation
July 25, 2024
Publication

Installing Chargers in Apartments and Condos

Policy pathways to make Alberta multi-unit residences EV-ready
Portrait of Jason Wang
man using cargo van to deliver package
Transportation
July 24, 2024
Article

Going the distance

New project highlights the importance of an equitable transition to fleet electrification
various old Pembina Institute logos
electric trucks lined up at a charging station
Transportation
July 18, 2024
Article

Charging solutions for electric fleets

Experts offer key insights on navigating the roadblocks to infrastructure
Chandan Bhardwaj
Plug-in electric hybrid passenger car at charging station
Transportation
June 27, 2024
Article

Why we like plug-ins

5 reasons for sticking with hybrid passenger cars a little longer
Chandan Bhardwaj
Buildings, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Transportation
May 2, 2024
Media Release

Latest data suggests Canada’s climate policies are working

Provincial action, especially in some provinces, must rapidly ramp up
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
A large truck on a highway passing through farmland
Transportation
April 25, 2024
Publication

Fuelling the Transition

Low-carbon fuel choices for road freight
Hongyu Xiao
Electric truck charging station
Transportation
April 17, 2024
Article

6 key factors holding back charging infrastructure for fleets

Electric road freight depends on a grid-ready charging network, yet deployment has been sluggish
Chandan Bhardwaj
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities
April 16, 2024
Media Release

Federal progress on climate now requires matching ambition from provinces and industry

Budget 2024 supports efficient and affordable housing, transportation, clean energy tax credits, and Indigenous loan guarantees
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Transportation
March 26, 2024
Media Release

FedEx supports new project mapping charging needs and grid readiness in the GTHA

The Pembina Institute launches initiative to help accelerate fleet electrification
Adam Thorn