Featured Ontario Ends the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle and Charging Incentive Programs

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  1. Tideland Prius

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    On July 3, 2018, Ontario cancelled the cap and trade program as part of its commitment to bring gas prices down by 10 cents a litre and help reduce costs for Ontario families and businesses by $1.9 billion dollars per year.

    Given the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program and the Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Programs are funded through cap-and-trade proceeds, these programs are cancelled.

    Applications will be accepted from dealerships, car owners or prospective car owners only if one of the following conditions has been met:

    • Eligible vehicles that have been delivered to consumers, registered, and plated on or before July 11 will receive the incentive.
    • Inventory that dealers have on lots or orders made by dealerships with manufacturers on or before July 11, will also be honoured for the incentive provided that the vehicle is delivered to consumers, registered, and plated by September 10.
    In addition, the Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program is cancelled effective July 11. Charging stations purchased and/or installed before this date will be eligible to receive incentives if the application is submitted within 60 days of July 11.


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    #1 Tideland Prius, Jul 12, 2018
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    I don't care for the policy change but appreciate sharing the news.

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    It really sucks, but hopefully rumours of the feds implementing their own incentive for the country come true... yes, I know the link is a bit dated.

    Government of Canada to develop a national Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy by 2018 - Canada.ca
     
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    as i read this, a memory byte hit me .... over the decades, we've driven around / thru 3 provinces, & remember a decent share of smoky cars - akin to pre 1990's here in So Cal (other areas in the states still have their nasty pockets).

    ok, so the legislators cheapen the cost of fuel ... and do they then count the cost of increased respiratory / medical issues for folks that live/work w/in 1/4 mile of increased traffic?
    Freeway pollution travels farther than we thought. Here's how to protect yourself
    Breathe Wheezy: Traffic Pollution Not Only Worsens Asthma, but May Cause It - Scientific American
    Residential Traffic and Children’s Respiratory Health
    What is a safe distance to live or work near high auto emission roads? - San Diego UrbDeZine
    Wonder how much fuel would cost if remedial measures for medical treatment was tacked onto the cost per gallon - trucks - planes - cars - trains etc.
    (sigh)
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    #4 hill, Jul 13, 2018
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