Canada’s role in the electric vehicle transition

This comprehensive analysis examines Canada’s position in the global EV transition, with significant focus on heavy-duty vehicles. Canada ranks 6th globally in electric HDV production despite a small 0.1% share, and exports close to $3 billion in heavy-duty vehicles. The study identifies Canada’s advantages in hydrogen fuel cell technology development, particularly for heavy-duty applications, given abundant renewable electricity for low-cost hydrogen production. Fuel cells are positioned as critical for Canada’s freight sector due to lower weight penalties and better cold temperature performance compared to battery-electric trucks.