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2010-2023
A white electric vehicle plugged into a charger at a charging station, the charging station is visible in the background
Transportation
March 21, 2025
Op-ed

As the U.S. drives backwards, Canada must pull ahead

Despite today’s turmoil, smart EV policies will create jobs, investment, and long-term growth.
Hongyu Xiao
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
Lion electric school bus by school building
Transportation
November 8, 2024
Article

Rethinking Ontario’s $200 cheque

Reallocating government funds toward electrification could transform health outcomes for all Ontarians
Hongyu Xiao Portrait of Lejla Latifović
The back of a school bus parked alongside a curb on residential street
Transportation
September 9, 2024
Op-ed

Our school children deserve to be safe from harmful diesel fumes

It’s time to give our kids a healthier ride by committing to accelerating the transition to electric school buses
Hongyu Xiao
A shipping container truck transporting a CP container
Transportation
August 14, 2024
Op-ed

The problem with low-carbon fuels for road freight

Alternative fuels may diminish the climate impact of Canada’s cargo trucks and vans, but they won’t get us to net zero.
Hongyu Xiao
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Transportation
April 25, 2024
Media Release

New report analyzes the effectiveness of clean fuels in lowering emissions

Research from the Pembina Institute explores the best use of alternative fuels in reducing the carbon footprint of road freight
Hongyu Xiao
A large truck on a highway passing through farmland
Transportation
April 25, 2024
Publication

Fuelling the Transition

Low-carbon fuel choices for road freight
Hongyu Xiao
semitruck on highway
Transportation
February 7, 2024
Article

The road to clean fuel

Leads to a smaller carbon footprint but not necessarily a net-zero transportation system
Hongyu Xiao