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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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[–] [email protected] 32 points 11 months ago (16 children)

*brake

And it should, it's fairly toxic. Fortunately EV's primarily and almost exclusively use regen.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago (15 children)

Then there's tire and road wear, which increase substantially with the heavier weight of EVs.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Not if we implement a weight tax on trucks and SUVs

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago* (last edited 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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