Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Trinity Song at the University of Alberta’s Together | Ensemble conference
Equitable Transition, Transportation
July 26, 2023
Article

Woman entrepreneurs are in the driver’s seat for climate

Transportation has the technology to decarbonize, but cities like Edmonton need to know how to support businesses make the transition to zero-emission vehicles
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover to Installing EV Infrastructure with electric vehicle charger and car
Buildings, Electricity, Transportation
July 25, 2023
Publication

A Guide to Installing EV Infrastructure in Alberta's Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

How to prepare for an electric vehicle future
Portrait of Jason Wang
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
Cover of ZEV awareness for MHDVs
Transportation
June 16, 2023
Publication

Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness & Education

Towards inclusive and equitable outcomes in a decarbonized MHDV sector
Portrait of Sarah McBain
Fedex cargo e-bike in Toronto bike lane
Transportation
May 18, 2023
Article

Carbon-free and cost-effective, FedEx Express e-bikes deliver the goods

#ZEV-life: Stories from fleets making the switch
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations submission
Transportation
May 17, 2023
Publication

Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations

Submission to the Senate of Canada’s Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
various old Pembina Institute logos
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
Flags of Canada's provinces and territories
Buildings, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Transportation
April 25, 2023
Article

National Inventory Report suggests Canada’s climate policies are starting to work

Emissions are declining but Canada needs to pick up the pace to achieve 2030 climate targets
Portrait of Courtney Smith
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
Electric vehicles at charging station.
Transportation
March 15, 2023
Article

The electric vehicle sales regulation explained

How mandating quotas for zero-emitting vehicles sold in Canada benefits everyone, even if you’re not a driver
Chandan Bhardwaj Portrait of Sarah McBain
Urban transit buses fact sheet
Transportation
March 7, 2023
Publication

Decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Fact sheet series
Portrait of Sarah McBain Chandan Bhardwaj
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