Automotive industry analysts say rising gas prices have more consumers looking into electric vehicles. But even as interest spikes, experts say too few ...
"But in the medium term or in the immediate term, will you see a shift or reconsideration of cars that are more fuel efficient? Applebaum touted the flexibility of a plug-in hybrid, saying he doesn't worry about range at all. The price in the pump is very, very significant." "I think you'll see a strive to make cars lighter, more fuel efficient, even when it comes to electricity," he said. Applebaum, who lives north of Toronto, was in the market for a new car. I don't see that changing any time soon," he said. Where consumers in North America favour larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks known for their utility, EVs tend to come in compact or sedan-style models. Battery life is improving too, with several models able to travel more than 400 kilometres on a charge, according to manufacturer estimates. Prices at the pump have soared across Canada in recent weeks. Applebaum says he can travel almost 50 kilometres on battery power alone — more than enough to get around the city. "We need production in North America of vehicles at that level, and we need high-volume vehicles — not little, niche vehicles where they sell 10,000 or 15,000 of them a year — because that's a lot of the vehicles that we have now, Tesla notwithstanding," Mordue told Checkup. According to fuel price tracker GasBuddy, the national average as of Sunday afternoon was just below $1.98 per litre.
According to a recent survey conducted for the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), two-thirds of Canadian drivers will be staying closer to home ...
Additionally, TRAC said less inflated tires can lower gas mileage by about 0.2 per cent for each one PSI drop in the average pressure of all tires. According to TRAC, a vehicle should be stationary for at least three hours or not have been driven more than two kilometres prior to checking tire inflation. Combined with the right driving habits such as reducing idling, maintaining a steady speed, accelerating gently and coasting to decelerate, these small, simple practices can add up to big improvements in fuel economy,” she added. The survey was completed with the help of 1,538 Canadian drivers that were polled between April 8-10 of this year, through an online panel. The survey found 66 per cent of drivers say fuel prices will force them to cancel or limit road trips this summer. Only 27 per cent of drivers check tire inflation pressure monthly, which is the number recommended by tire makers.
According to a recent survey conducted with the Canadian Tire Rubber Association (TRAC), two-thirds of Canadian drivers will stay near their homes this ...
This is equivalent to the annual emissions of 125,000 vehicles. “Monthly checks to make sure your tires are inflated correctly are the most effective way to achieve the best fuel economy and get the most value out of your tires. Driving a vehicle with 56 kPa (8 psi) less tire pressure can increase the vehicle’s fuel consumption by 4%. And when combined with proper driving habits such as accelerating gently and decelerating by inertia, these small and simple practices can lead to significant improvements in the fuel economy, “she added. It’s time for all drivers to have the knowledge they need to lower fuel costs,” Hochu explained. The survey was completed with the help of 1,538 Canadian drivers surveyed through an online panel between April 8th and 10th this year.
With gas prices showing no signs of going back down soon, CBC News spoke with three B.C. residents about how the cost of fuel is affecting them and how ...
In April, Ottawa expanded its EV rebate program to include larger vehicles such as vans, SUVs and trucks. "That's been really hard with the increased price of gas." Crawford says it costs her around $100 to fill up the tank of her Chevy Equinox. She says she's trying to limit her driving, such as only commuting to and from work in Burnaby, which takes around 20 minutes. Gasoline prices have spiked as oil tops $100 US a barrel, in part because of supply disruptions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The higher prices also come as the reopening of the economy has led to high demand for gasoline that refiners have limited capacity to meet. According to the Canadian Automobile Association, the average prices of gas in B.C. a year ago was $1.49 a litre. Gas prices in most places in B.C. are hovering around $2 per litre, with some stations around Metro Vancouver hitting $233.9 cents per litre this weekend, according to gas price tracker Gas Wizard. This marks some of the highest prices in the country.
As of midnight the average price of a litre of fuel across the Greater Toronto Area is now 208.9 cents per litre, according to Canadians for Affordable Energy ...
“It continues to show weakness despite the fact that in the old good old days when oil was $100 a barrel we would be on par with the U.S. dollar. “When you look at the fundamentals, supply and demand for diesel and for gasoline going into the summer driving season, not only is it low or critically low and that is one of the main reasons why prices are going up but the second factor is the Canadian dollar,” McTeague told CP24 last week. The latest jump means that gas prices have now risen 11 cents per litre since Friday, with no real relief in sight due to supply shortages brought about by Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine and the international sanctions that have been imposed a result.
For the second day in a row, gasoline has hit a new record high price in Metro Vancouver.
4 hr ago 4 hr ago 4 hr ago New regulations on pet ownership and breeding in Quebec came out this week including major advances for pet care and the humane treatment of horses. 4 hr ago 4 hr ago 4 hr ago They don't need more empty words from the premier.” They need help. "Is there a way you can do it with a neighbour or someone who’s going by?" "Do you need to make that trip?" Some residents will see their rebate arrive by direct deposit this month, others will receive a cheque in June.
Metro Vancouver gas prices broke records this weekend as some pumps advertised the price of $2.339 per litre.
They want gas to be so expensive that most ordinary ppl can’t afford it and thus stop driving. In fact, it’s not high enough. In the last month, the average cost of gas in Vancouver has jumped about $0.38 cents per litre, leading to growing concerns about affordability in the region.
Metro Vancouver gas prices spike yet again, hitting $2.339 a litre Sunday · Gas expected to hit $2.34/litre.
“I recognize that we’re transitioning from fossil fuels,” he said. If you’re going to the grocery store and you know you’ve got a neighbour that needs something, ask if you can pick it up for them and reduce the number of trips that we take,” Horgan said. Article content “It would take, what, 14 more cents per litre?” asked Dan McTeague, a former Liberal MP who is president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, of Metro Vancouver’s fuel prices. Article content Article content
National gas prices continued their staggering rise this weekend, with drivers in Vancouver told to brace for as much as $2.34 per litre at the pumps. Figures ...
If you’re going to the grocery store and you know you’ve got a neighbour that needs something, ask if you can pick it up for them and reduce the number of trips that we take,” he said. And it will be long term.” It seems to me that it would be wise for them to at least consider some kind of a rebate, or at least a way to alleviate, through maybe a GST rebate, to insulate and help those on fixed incomes and those of course who are having a tough go of it,” said McTeague, a former Liberal member of Parliament. He called for a temporary suspension of the carbon tax and for Ottawa to offer an immediate energy rebate, noting that soaring gas prices have also increased the federal GST haul. Gas Wizard predicted significant jumps in various cities Sunday, with Vancouver expected to see prices surge six cents to a national high of $2.34/litre. Montreal was projected to see a four-cent jump to $2.15, and Toronto was on pace for a six-cent increase that would take average prices to $2.09. “I think it’s fair to say most Canadians are taking a pounding on this and it’s not the ones who drive for kicks and giggles, it’s the ones that need this to get to work….