Driving around Ontario in a not so expensive electric car
Worried about climate change? Why not do something about it? You can have a lot of fun with a gently used EV that can get you where you need to go (albeit with a little bit of planning, some patience and an appetite for adventure).
At the time of this writing Canada’s forests are on fire, fuelled by climate change (source), wild-fire smoke is choking much of Toronto, and the population centres of the eastern seaboard. Apocalyptic images fill social media, and the cause is well known. A casual survey suggested that most people know climate change is to blame.…
Keep readingOnce a back-bone of the Canadian auto-industry, the big three (GM, Ford and Stellantis) have been steadily reducing their Canadian manufacturing footprint for some time, Mr. Trump has in many ways accelerated their exit from the Canadian market, mostly to the benefit of Mexico. These days, with the exception of specialised trucks, the only vehicle…
Keep readingThe higher sticker price of EVs is a major turn-off for potential EV drivers. While “fuelling” is much cheaper in an EV, as is maintenance, that sticker price (and the associated higher insurance costs), kinda kills the “fuel” and maintenance gains. Here in Toronto Canada, we are enjoying a bit of a discount EV moment.…
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