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Transportation
June 2, 2025
Media Release

Ontario’s trucks are ready to go electric – so what’s holding us back

New Pembina Institute analysis shows nearly half of trucks and vans in the GTHA could electrify by early 2030s, creating jobs and cutting costs
Chandan Bhardwaj
Cover of Electrifying Fleet Trucks report
Transportation
June 2, 2025
Publication

Electrifying Fleet Trucks

A case study estimating potential in the GTHA
Chandan Bhardwaj
Delivery person beside white van, inspecting a package
Transportation
May 5, 2025
Op-ed

Why it’s time for small fleets to electrify — and how information makes all the difference

Adam Thorn
Cover of 2024 Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative Impact Report
Transportation
April 23, 2025
Publication

Driving impact in 2024

Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative annual report
Adam Thorn
Transportation
April 3, 2025
Media Release

Harmful U.S. tariffs on auto industry must not undermine Canada’s commitment to EVs

Adam Thorn
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A white electric vehicle plugged into a charger at a charging station, the charging station is visible in the background
Transportation
March 21, 2025
Op-ed

As the U.S. drives backwards, Canada must pull ahead

Despite today’s turmoil, smart EV policies will create jobs, investment, and long-term growth.
Hongyu Xiao
A white box truck drives down a road lined with businesses in the background
Transportation
March 12, 2025
Op-ed

Lower costs, competitive businesses — how small fleets can benefit from going electric

New resource can help small fleet owners make informed decisions
Adam Thorn
Electric car charging near house garage in suburbs
Transportation
February 20, 2025
Article

Now is the time to invest in Canada’s EV industry and make EVs accessible to more people

We urge the government to swiftly restore funding and provide certainty to the rebate program
Adam Thorn Hongyu Xiao Portrait of Lejla Latifović
Transportation
January 14, 2025
Media Release

Small fleet operators face barriers in Canada’s electric vehicle transition 

New resource empowers fleet owners and operators to overcome challenges and seize opportunities
various old Pembina Institute logos
Moving to Electric cover with women in front of truck
Transportation
January 14, 2025
Publication

Moving to Electric

A guide to your electric vehicle journey
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Charging an electric medium- or heavy-duty vehicle fact sheet
Transportation
January 14, 2025
Publication

Charging electric trucks and vans

Fact sheet
various old Pembina Institute logos Chandan Bhardwaj
White electric vehicle charging with a road, forest and mountain visible in the foreground
Transportation
December 12, 2024
Article

Accelerating Canada’s EV Future

2024: A year of progress and opportunity
Adam Thorn Portrait of Lejla Latifović
Helping Fleets Charge report cover
Transportation
November 12, 2024
Publication

Helping Fleets Charge

Barriers and solutions to charging electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in Ontario
Chandan Bhardwaj