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2010-2023
Electric car plugged into charger next to empty parking space
Transportation
July 17, 2023
Op-ed

Why ditching gas cars for electric ones hinges on Canada’s EV sales standard

As the federal government finalizes regulations to speed up electric-car production, it would be sheer folly to get this piece of climate policy wrong
Adam Thorn
Electric transit bus in Edmonton
Transportation
May 15, 2023
Op-ed

Why Canada needs to put the pedal to the metal on the greening of trucks and buses

A single long-haul truck emits 17 times as much emission than a passenger car - which is why we need to focus on highway’s big dogs to win the high-carbon fight
Adam Thorn
Cover of Municipal Role in Transportation with transit bus and buildings
Transportation
April 27, 2023
Publication

The Municipal Role In Transportation

 various old Pembina Institute logos Chandan Bhardwaj Adam Thorn
Transportation
April 12, 2023
Media Release

Both sides of the border affected by Environmental Protection Agency proposal

The EPA’s push for stringent limits on tailpipe pollution will have economic and regulatory implications for Canada
Adam Thorn
Cover for LDV sales mandate submission
Transportation
March 22, 2023
Publication

Recommendations for a national sales mandate for zero-emission light-duty vehicles

Submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada
Adam Thorn Portrait of Sarah McBain
Transportation
March 16, 2023
Media Release

Pembina available for comment on proposed regulations for electric vehicles

New regulations are pivotal to lowering GHGs
Adam Thorn
Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative Impact Report cover
Transportation
January 30, 2023
Publication

Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative Impact Report

2022: A Year in Review
Adam Thorn
Transportation
December 21, 2022
Media Release

Electric vehicle sales mandate critical to lowering emissions from transportation

Pembina Institute available for comment
Adam Thorn
Electric vehicles charging
October 12, 2022
Op-ed

When it comes to funding zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, it’s time for Canada to step on the gas

Achieving net-zero in transportation is possible, while also investing in the growth of a burgeoning industry
Adam Thorn
August 31, 2022
Media Release

Canada needs to deliver on its promise of a sales mandate for zero-emission vehicles

Once again California leads the way, mandating that all new car sales be zero-emission by 2035
Adam Thorn
Electric car and parking spot
August 31, 2022
Op-ed

Eligibility for Canada’s EV incentives should be income-based

Sharpening the focus of purchase incentives to ensure the broadest public benefit
Adam Thorn
July 13, 2022
Media Release

New incentives from Transport Canada a win for climate

Financial incentives will encourage purchase of zero-emission vehicles but more needs to be done to ensure equity concerns are addressed
Adam Thorn