Canada expects to announce this week that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035, a senior government source said, as Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations in the latest example of countries around the world pushing for electrification.

Canada to announce all new cars must be zero emissions by 2035::Canada expects to announce this week that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035, a senior government source said, as Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations in the latest example of countries around the world pushing for electrification.

  • Franklin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    113·
    7 months ago

    Dependable and available public transit is the answer to our transportation needs with electric vehicles substituted in areas where public transit presents implementation challenges.

    Electric cars cannot be the backbone of our system if we look to reduce emissions and environmental hazards to a level that allows us to continue existence as we know it.

    • GBU_28@lemm.eeEnglish
      81·
      7 months ago

      In Canada?

      Obviously the metro areas and immediate surrounding suburbs can improve, but it’s a huge country

      • themelm@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        4·
        7 months ago

        I dunno some intercity buses and trains would be nice… Like unless you can fly or rent a car I don’t know how you get to most of the country without your own car.

        • GBU_28@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          7 months ago

          I do mean that. Where did I suggest otherwise? Is Canada big a huge country?

    • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
      16·
      7 months ago

      Hahahaha public transit.

      Have you looked at the energy/environmental costs of trains or busses?

      Hint: they both consume the same energy fully loaded or empty, as a start.

      And train infrastructure is a massive user of concrete, steel, copper, etc.