Canada is poised to announce this week that, by 2035, all new cars must be zero-emission vehicles, according to a senior government source.
This move reflects global trends as countries worldwide advocate for the electrification of vehicles.
The forthcoming regulations, named the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, aim to ensure a steady supply of electric vehicles in the Canadian market, thereby reducing wait times.
The provinces of British Columbia and Quebec already adhere to similar regulated sales targets, CTV News reported.
The standard mandates that zero-emission vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in, and hydrogen models, constitute 20% of new car sales in 2026, 60% in 2030, and reach 100% in 2035, as disclosed by the anonymous source.
Officials from Canada’s environment ministry have refrained from providing comments at this time.
Written by B.C. Begley
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