Canada's Shift on Electric Vehicles: A New Path to Emissions Reductions In a surprise move, the Canadian government has scrapped its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, a policy aimed at promoting the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. However, officials are now planning to introduce new tailpipe emissions rules that would achieve similar emissions reductions to a 75-per-cent EV adoption rate by 2035. The shift in strategy suggests that policymakers are exploring alternative ways to meet Canada's climate goals, which include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. As the country navigates a new path to emissions reductions, experts will be watching closely to see how these rules will impact the automotive industry and consumers.
After scrapping its EV mandate, the Canadian government plans to introduce tailpipe emissions rules that will achieve emissions reductions equivalent to a 75-per-cent EV adoption rate by 2035.
