Following the European Union, Canada will also ban gasoline-powered cars from 2035. Carmakers will no longer be allowed to sell internal combustion engine (ICE) models on Canadian soil.
The decision is expected to be announced on December 19, 2023. The Canadian government plans a gradual transition. By 2026, 100% electric, hydrogen, and plug-in hybrid vehicles are expected to represent 20% of new car sales. In 2030, it will be 60%, and in 2035, 100%.
Plug-in hybrid models will continue to be allowed, so it will not be a total ban on internal combustion engines. However, over the years, they should be gradually phased out in Canada.
The Canadian government wants to ensure that car manufacturers produce enough affordable zero-emission vehicles to meet demand. To do this, it plans to grant them credits if they bring more electrified vehicles to market before the target dates and invest in charging infrastructure.
This new law would put Canada on the same path as the European Union, which also plans to end gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
Electric car sales booming
Global sales of 100% electric vehicles currently account for about 13% of total sales. They are expected to reach 40-45% of the market by the end of the decade.
This trend is being driven by several factors, including growing concerns about climate change, technological advances, and government subsidies.
Automakers adapting
Automakers are adapting to this new reality. They are investing heavily in the production of electric vehicles and in the development of new technologies.
Tesla, the leader in the electric vehicle market, has already announced that it will no longer produce gasoline-powered cars from 2030. Other automakers, such as Volkswagen, Ford, and General Motors, have also made similar commitments.
The end of gasoline-powered cars is an important step in the transition to a more sustainable mobility. It should help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
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