AJAC EcoMonth

About AJAC EcoMonth

EcoMonth activities will take place across Canada in AJAC journalists’ home markets with location visits and drive routes mapped for between 20 to 25 member participants. This allows us to communicate the many health and economic benefits of clean driving and technology to Canadians in a manner that’s safe yet effective for all involved.




EcoMonth Articles

  1. Shanghai show brings Tesla turmoil, and EVs aplenty – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    But also unveiled some remarkable models slated to head to North America, at some point

  2. 2021 Lincoln Aviator versus the plug-in Aviator Grand Touring  – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    2021 Lincoln Aviator versus the plug-in Aviator Grand Touring: The Aviator GT clearly justifies its extra price tag in a number of ways that add up nicely in the final tally,

  3. First Drive: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    First Drive 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe: First plug-in hybrid Jeep offers limited electric range, but more power, comfort and traditional off-road, open-air fun

  4. SUV Review: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Inscription Expression

    Stephanie Wallcraft

    Need a family vehicle and think you’re ready for a PHEV? You probably are, but read this first to be sure

  5. Automakers declare all-electric future, eventually – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    “E-mobility has won the race,” said VW Group CEO Herbert Diess, upon opening their Power Day recently, “Our goal is to secure the pole position in the global race for batteries.”

  6. Honda Enters BEV SUV Ring with Prologue - Plant.ca

    Mario Cywinski

    “The Honda Prologue is our first volume BEV that will be a catalyst to our ongoing path to electrification and our global goal of a zero emissions future,”

  7. Review: 2021 Nissan Kicks SR – WHEELS.ca

    Dan Heyman

    Fast forward to today and when you consider the Kicks’ sub-$20,000 starting price (recall that the Micra once had a sub-$10,000 starting price, a big deal this day in age) and you can see that now that the Micra is no more in this market, the Kicks slots in nicely as a bit of an alternative. It’s a cool-looking and sparkly thing and it forms an intriguing proposition as a result.

  8. Review: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited – WHEELS.ca

    Dan Heyman

    As a result, the RAV4 – like the Corolla, or the Chevrolet Impala once was, or the Ford Escape – has always had the acrimonious “this is what you think of when you hear the word ‘car’” designation; that is to say notable and popular, but also ubiquitous and gone from memory soon as it passes through your direct line of sight at the intersection. Probably because it was finished in grey. Or silver.

  9. Kia charts a new course with Vancouver’s EV Experience Centre

    Stephanie Wallcraft

    Automaker sees electrification and bespoke production as a chance to reinvent itself.

  10. Review: 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    Review 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge: a comfortably luxurious and roomy upscale plug-in hybrid, its carryover powertrain and familiar minimalist design motifs are lavishly modern.

  11. Little zoom or range in upcoming electric Mazda MX-30 crossover – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    Mazda Canada confirmed this morning that the plug-in Mazda MX-30 compact crossover is slated to arrive in Canada this fall.

  12. Review: 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE – WHEELS.ca

    Stephanie Wallcraft

    Enter the Mitsubishi Mirage. While other automakers are dropping their subcompact cars – Nissan Micra? Gone. Hyundai Accent? Gone. Toyota Yaris and Mazda2? Long gone – here’s Mitsubishi putting another refresh on its itty-bitty hatch, and all while rebranding itself as an SUV-focused brand.

  13. Episode 136 - 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon PHEV Review!

    Kenneth Bokor

    I take out Jeep’s iconic brand for a drive and review this newer PHEV offering! June 14, 2021As always, I welcome any feedback and questions! Thanks for W...

  14. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD

    Matthew Guy

    Take a spin with us in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. This is the 266 hp single-motor Select trim with a Standard Range battery, meaning it is the least expen...

  15. Shanghai show brings Tesla turmoil, and EVs aplenty – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    But also unveiled some remarkable models slated to head to North America, at some point

  16. All new light-duty vehicles sold must be zero-emission by 2035: Government of Canada - Plant.ca

    Mario Cywinski

    The Government of Canada announced a mandatory target that all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks sales be zero-emission by 2035, moving up its previous

  17. Opinion: Painfully, and belatedly, Honda cedes to engine-less future  – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    Honda’s global announcement that it was finally deciding to birth an all-new type of company: an electric company, predominantly with battery electric vehicles

  18. Prime time to electrify last-mile deliveries | Corporate Knights

    Stephanie Wallcraft

    Surge in online shopping is driving up delivery emissions. Corporate leaders need to be buying all-electric starting now

  19. Toyota looks 'beyond zero' with new EV

    Kelly Taylor

    Toyota Canada, as part of the carmaker’s global push to launch 70 new electrified vehicles by 2025, will begin selling its first battery electric vehicle, the bZ4X, by the middle of next year, officials announced at a virtual pan-American unveiling this week. The bZ4X will join an exploding new segment of electric vehicles — crossovers — an important development for the adoption of EVs.

  20. Production Accelerated for BrightDrop EV600 - Plant.ca

    Mario Cywinski

    General Motors will end production of the Chevrolet Equinox at its CAMI Assembly plant in April 2022.



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