Road to Electric

Aug 27 2023 34

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Join host Tara Jean Stevens on her journey to separate the fact from fiction about driving electric vehicles in Canada. How much battery range do you really need? Can EV's stand up to Canadian winters? Are they really better for the environment? Over four episodes, Tara Jean learns from experts, advocates and everyday drivers about their experiences with hybrids, EV and everything in between.

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Are EVs Really That Good For The Environment?

Aug 27 2023 24 mins

Combating climate change is a common factor in people's decision to drive electric. But how much impact does it have?

Cost vs. Value of EVs - What Do The Numbers Say?

Aug 27 2023 19 mins

Let’s face it: a new car is one of the most expensive purchases you can make. But how should you calculate value if you’re investing in an EV? In this episode, join host Tara Jean Stevens in conversation with Mark Zacharias, the executive director of Clean Energy Canada, and Saifullah Sanaye, a professor of Automotive Technology at St. Lawrence College, for an in-depth cost/ben

How Much Range Do You Really Need?

Aug 27 2023 25 mins

How long will the car’s battery last? How far can you get on one full charge? Is “range anxiety” a real issue? In this episode, host Tara Jean Stevens talks with Cara Clairman, founder of Plug N Drive, to bust the myth of “range anxiety”, plus Economist editor and historian Tom Standage, author of A Brief History of Motion, about the 100-year history of the electric car.

What’s It Like Driving An EV In Canada?

Aug 27 2023 26 mins

How do EV batteries hold up during a Saskatchewan winter? What's the current state of Canada's charging network? In this episode, join host Tara Jean Stevens in conversation with Kenneth Bokor, host of the popular YouTube series EV Revolution, and Emma Jarratt, executive editor of Electric Autonomy Canada to learn about the realities of driving an electric vehicle in Canada – inc

Introducing Road to Electric

Aug 10 2023 1 mins

The future of driving is electric - and everyone has questions. How much battery range do you really need? How do EVs hold up in a cold Canadian winter? Are EVs really better for the environment? How much money will an EV cost – or save – you?