About AJAC EcoMonthEcoMonth 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
Electric vehicles are nothing new, they have been around much longer than many people realize. Innovators who have tried to make electricity work in a vehicle, have usually come up against a number of prohibiting factors, with cost usually being on top, but another major factor being consumer adoption.
General Motors will end production of the Chevrolet Equinox at its CAMI Assembly plant in April 2022.
Chevrolet Canada will be covering the cost of the standard installation of a Level 2 (240-volt) charging home outlet, for customers who buy or lease a 2022
Welcome to the latest update from sunny Calgary, where there are signs that the green shoots of recovery might soon apply not just to our snow-battered flora but also to our daily lives! Having...
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
Ford’s All-electric F-150 Lightning Pickup, Coming Next Spring is clearly a milestone vehicle for Ford. and the entire North American auto industry.
Surge in online shopping is driving up delivery emissions. Corporate leaders need to be buying all-electric starting now
The number of new EVs arriving in the Canadian market for Q2 is not huge, but includes some significant launches
But also unveiled some remarkable models slated to head to North America, at some point
The Panamera was a joy on these roads in hybrid mode. The rear-steer shrinking the turning radius in the tight bits, the adaptive dampers soaking up everything the pavement had to offer and enhanced by the alarmingly small amount of body roll thanks to the active anti-roll bars underneath. Warning signs for slow curves? Forget about them in the Panamera, as long as you can see around the other side. The car just turned, stuck, and went in near silence.
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.
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,
“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.”
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.
The new ERange EV electric tire is is expected to reach the market in 2022, providing all-electric vehicles better performance and range.
Perks, Quirks & Irks - 2021 POLESTAR 2 - The strong & silent type.
Need a family vehicle and think you’re ready for a PHEV? You probably are, but read this first to be sure
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Automaker sees electrification and bespoke production as a chance to reinvent itself.
The 2021 Lexus ES 300h is a high-class modern hybrid.
EV range is key…but it isn’t the be all, end all. It’s how you gain your range back (eg. charging) that also need to be considered.
Ford F150 HEV Ford Mustang Mach E Honda Accord Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Jeep Wrangler 4xe Kia Niro EV Lexus ES Hybrid Lexus RX Hybrid Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Mitsubishi Mirage ES Manual Mitsubishi Mirage SE Nissan Kicks Nissan Versa Polestar 2 Toyota RAV4 Prime Toyota Sienna Hybrid Toyota Venza Hybrid Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription
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