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02-16-2009, 05:03 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg One in every 20 new cars sold in Canada could be electrically powered within a decade, say members of a task force on the future of plug-in vehicles. (theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090213.SRAUTOSHOWMAINSIDE13/TPStory/?query=Automobile)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Ford_Focus_BEV1.jpgJeremy Cato – Globe and Mail (globandmail.com) – Feb. 13, 2009
2009 Ford Focus BEV conversion.
Canada’s Magna Intl Focus BEV conversion is almost OEM ready on their first try. Bring them on down! -- Ed.
Canada is well-positioned to take advantage of moves by auto makers to bring electric vehicles and other fuel-efficient technologies to market, say analysts who have studied these developments.
The opportunities for Canada are exemplified by Ford Motor Co.'s partnership with Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International to produce a fully electric car that goes up to 160 kilometres on a single charge.
Magna officials say the partnership will create jobs at Magna, and there are more opportunities out there.
Bill Pochiluk, president of industry adviser AutomotiveCompass LLC, has said Canada has all the resources it needs to be a global leader in green automotive technology. Canadian governments can help by funding more research and development.
The United States has already put in place a $25-billion (U.S.) fund for research and development of green automotive technology. Canada only invests $500,000 annually...
The group was set up by the federal government last winter to design Canada's Electric Vehicle and Technology Road Map for shifting the transportation industry away from fossil fuels… http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090213.SRAUTOSHOWMAINSIDE13/TPStory/?query=Automobile
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Ford_Focus_BEV1.jpgJeremy Cato – Globe and Mail (globandmail.com) – Feb. 13, 2009
2009 Ford Focus BEV conversion.
Canada’s Magna Intl Focus BEV conversion is almost OEM ready on their first try. Bring them on down! -- Ed.
Canada is well-positioned to take advantage of moves by auto makers to bring electric vehicles and other fuel-efficient technologies to market, say analysts who have studied these developments.
The opportunities for Canada are exemplified by Ford Motor Co.'s partnership with Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International to produce a fully electric car that goes up to 160 kilometres on a single charge.
Magna officials say the partnership will create jobs at Magna, and there are more opportunities out there.
Bill Pochiluk, president of industry adviser AutomotiveCompass LLC, has said Canada has all the resources it needs to be a global leader in green automotive technology. Canadian governments can help by funding more research and development.
The United States has already put in place a $25-billion (U.S.) fund for research and development of green automotive technology. Canada only invests $500,000 annually...
The group was set up by the federal government last winter to design Canada's Electric Vehicle and Technology Road Map for shifting the transportation industry away from fossil fuels… http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090213.SRAUTOSHOWMAINSIDE13/TPStory/?query=Automobile