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Transportation
April 3, 2025
Media Release

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

Adam Thorn
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
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Transportation
February 19, 2025
Media Release

Protecting Ontario means leaning into the new energy economy

Capitalizing on the province’s clean energy advantages will be key to a resilient economy for Ontarians
Adam Thorn Portrait of Scott MacDougall
report cover with picture of people wearing hi-vis clothing, working in a manufacturing facility.
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Transportation
February 19, 2025
Publication

Assembling the Future

Powering a healthier, more affordable Ontario
Portrait of Scott MacDougall Adam Thorn
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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
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
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
Exhaust from diesel-fuelled heavy-duty truck
Transportation
March 20, 2024
Op-ed

The true cost of diesel-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

MHDVs are a disproportionately large contributor to traffic-related air pollution
Adam Thorn
Woman plugs in her electric vehicle.
Transportation
December 20, 2023
Article

Fast and furious

Turns out electric vehicle sales remained strong throughout 2023
Adam Thorn
Transportation
December 19, 2023
Media Release

Federal government’s new EV regulations will boost sales and lower prices

Pembina Institute available for comment
Adam Thorn
New cars in lot
Transportation
December 7, 2023
Op-ed

Canada can’t hit its net-zero goals without phasing out gas-guzzling vehicles

Why did our delegates show up at COP28 without a final plan for getting us off fossil fuel-burning cars?
Adam Thorn