Canada to announce all new cars must be zero emissions by 2035::Canada expects to announce this week that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035, a senior government source said, as Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations in the latest example of countries around the world pushing for electrification.

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      11 months ago

      I’ve commented on this before, though I couldn’t find it to plagiarise myself.

      Ford puma ICE: 1280KG
      Nissan leaf BEV: 1580KG
      Ford F150: 2134 KG
      Range Rover: 2513KG

      Honestly, tax weight and emissions. Emissions tax the energy put in the vehicle, and charge extra for high emissions in dense areas.

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      11 months ago

      I also advocate for smaller cars, but batteries are heavy as fuck. The same car just swapping the motor with a battery will be considerably heavier.

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          11 months ago

          And they will. Why have a 600 mile battery? Your bladder won’t last that long on the highway. Have a 300-400 mile battery and cut the weight.