Air Quality and Transportation /
Climate Change
2010
Unlocking the Electric Mobility Potential of Toronto: Moving Towards an Electric Mobility Master Plan for the City
Oct 2010
Pollution Probe is pleased to announce the release of its latest report, “Unlocking the Electric Mobility Potential of Toronto: Moving Toward an Electric Mobility Master Plan for the City”. Planning for electric vehicles is complex work, as it cuts across the scope of many organizations. This report is the result of in-depth research, analysis and consultation with stakeholders, which culminated in a comprehensive set of recommendations for advancing the deployment of electric vehicle technology in Canada’s largest urban region.
Pollution Probe is grateful to Toronto Community Foundation, Ontario Power Generation, Toronto Atmospheric Fund, the Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx for their financial support and Toronto Hydro for its in-kind contribution.
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Driving Electric: Understanding Electric Vehicle Technology and Environmental Benefits
Sep 2010
With support from Transport Canada, Pollution Probe has produced an educational brochure highlighting the latest in hybrid-electric and electric vehicle technology. Driving Electric showcases what hybrid-electric and electric vehicle technologies exists and the differences between them. It also highlights how the diverse range of technologies can be used to fit a number of lifestyles while also offering opportunities to maximize environmental benefits.
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2009
Primer on Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Emissions
Nov 2009
The Canadian Automobile Association and Pollution Probe are pleased to publish the Primer on Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Emissions, a first-of-its-kind primer to help Canadians save fuel and reduce emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
The Primer on Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Emissions examines the factors that govern fuel efficiency, both from a vehicle design and driver operation perspective. It also provides Canadians with a clear overview of strategies they can adopt to reduce fuel consumption.
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Version française
Public Opinion Research: Purchasing Fuel-efficient Vehicles in Canada
Pollution Probe and CAA South Central Ontario conducted public opinion research with CAASCO members to determine public attitudes towards highly fuel efficient vehicles. This report summarizes the results of this research.
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Promoting and Sustaining Consumer Demand for Highly Fuel Efficient Automobiles: A “How-To” Guidebook Developed by Pollution Probe and CAA South Central Ontario
Jun 2009
This guidebook is designed to provide organizations with tools and techniques to help create a shift towards more environmentally sustainable personal transportation. By identifying a range of practical and actionable measures that target barriers for specific consumer segments, the guidebook can help move both the public at large and the automobile industry towards greater fuel efficiency.
This report is the outcome of a yearlong research project that involved expert consultation, literature review, and market research. For additional insight on consumers and fuel efficient vehicles in Canada, please refer to our supplemental research documents.
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Supplemental Research:
Purchasing Fuel Efficient Cars in Canada (June 2009)
Canadians’ Perceptions of Electric Vehicle Technology: A National Consumer Research Project
Mar 2009
In early 2009 Pollution Probe conducted a national consumer awareness research project that aimed identify the challenges towards consumer adoption of electric vehicle technologies in Canada. This report summarizes the results of this research project.
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Low Carbon Fuel Standards for Canada
Mar 2009
On June 3–4, 2008, Pollution Probe hosted a National Conference on Low Carbon Fuel Standards for Canada. This conference constituted Pollution Probe’s initial work on the issue of low carbon fuel standards and how they can be applicable in a Canadian context, particularly as province-led measures. This report is designed to capture the essence of the presentations and discussions that occurred during the conference.
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