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. Electrify Canada Charges Ahead

    Dan Heyman

    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.

  2. Chevrolet Covers Cost of Home EV Charge Outlet - PLANT

    Mario Cywinski

    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

  3. 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV review | Car Reviews | Auto123

    Dan Heyman

    Auto123 reviews the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring PHEV, designed to take things a step further with this model.

  4. Car Review: 2021 Nissan Versa SR

    Matthew Guy

    The econ major sheds its basic roots

     

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. Cooking with... gas-electric?

    Kelly Taylor

    MIDDLE OF NOWHERE — Coconut-crusted shrimp are crisping in the air fryer and vegetables are sizzling on the electric grill. Lunch is almost ready, but despite the use of electric appliances, no Manitoba Hydro electrons were the least bit inconvenienced in the process.

  9. Episode 135 - Part 2 - 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Review!

    Kenneth Bokor

    A follow up to Episode 126. Since I’ve had more time to spend with this vehicle, I provide some additional information on driving, energy efficiency and usa...

  10. Ford Looks for Lightning Strike with Electric F-150 - PLANT

    Mario Cywinski

    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.

  11. Review: 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid – WHEELS.ca

    Evan Williams

    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.

  12. Electrify Canada Debuts Plug&Charge - Plant.ca

    Mario Cywinski

    Electrify Canada has introduced Plug&Charge payment technology, which allows electric vehicle charging by simply plugging in the charger.

  13. 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.

  14. Bev Goodman becomes first Canadian woman to lead Ford of Canada - MRO Magazine

    Mario Cywinski

    Earlier this year, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited named Bev Goodman as its new President and CEO. She became the third woman to hold the roles, and the first since Dianne Craig, who was President and CEO from 2011 until 2017. The first woman to ever lead the Canadian operations was Bobbie Gaunt, who was in charge from 1997, until her retirement in 2000. Goodman; however, is the first Canadian woman to lead the company.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. Modern Motoring - A video review of the 2021 Lexus ES 300 Hybrid — Modern Mississauga Media

    Jay Kana

    The 2021 Lexus ES 300h is a high-class modern hybrid.

     

  19. SUV Review: 2021 Toyota Venza

    Matthew Guy

    A rare case of form over function at Toyota

     

  20. North American Preview: Hyundai Ioniq 5 – WHEELS.ca

    Michael Bettencourt

    Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq 5 crossover to also offer smaller battery in Canada versus the U.S. Hyundai Canada will offer a smaller 58 kWh battery.



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