In the view of Canadians, electric vehicles are the same as luxury cars while being incapable of long commutes or highway driving, says in-house government research..And Blacklock's Reporter says Canadians are skeptical over cabinet’s target of abolishing gas and diesel-powered vehicles by 2050..“Asked to evaluate a potential proposal by the Government of Canada to set a target requiring all new cars sold in Canada to be zero emission by 2050 participants were mixed in their responses,” said a Privy Council Office report. .A “significant number of participants were opposed,” it said..“Several expressed concerns about the ability of these vehicles to navigate remote or difficult terrain, an issue that was felt to be particularly important for Canada.".The report added: “A number of participants, particularly those residing or frequently traveling to more rural regions, expressed concern about the range of zero emission vehicles.”.“A common worry identified by participants was the potential of running out of power while in a remote area and having no way to recharge their vehicle.".Findings were drawn from nine focus groups in BC, Ontario and Québec. The research was conducted under a $2.4 million Privy Council contract with pollsters at The Strategic Counsel..Cabinet since 2016 has approved $3.3 billion in spending to promote zero emission vehicles including $5,000 cash rebates to buyers and millions in grants to build charging stations. The Department of Finance in its last budget extended the rebate program to 2025 on the purchase of electrics priced up to $55,000..The report said despite subsidies questions remain over the feasibility of driving electric..“The most commonly cited concern regarding zero emission vehicles was the belief these vehicles were currently prohibitively expensive for many Canadians,” wrote researchers..“It was thought while they may reduce gasoline costs the initial cost of purchasing a zero emission vehicle was too high.”
In the view of Canadians, electric vehicles are the same as luxury cars while being incapable of long commutes or highway driving, says in-house government research..And Blacklock's Reporter says Canadians are skeptical over cabinet’s target of abolishing gas and diesel-powered vehicles by 2050..“Asked to evaluate a potential proposal by the Government of Canada to set a target requiring all new cars sold in Canada to be zero emission by 2050 participants were mixed in their responses,” said a Privy Council Office report. .A “significant number of participants were opposed,” it said..“Several expressed concerns about the ability of these vehicles to navigate remote or difficult terrain, an issue that was felt to be particularly important for Canada.".The report added: “A number of participants, particularly those residing or frequently traveling to more rural regions, expressed concern about the range of zero emission vehicles.”.“A common worry identified by participants was the potential of running out of power while in a remote area and having no way to recharge their vehicle.".Findings were drawn from nine focus groups in BC, Ontario and Québec. The research was conducted under a $2.4 million Privy Council contract with pollsters at The Strategic Counsel..Cabinet since 2016 has approved $3.3 billion in spending to promote zero emission vehicles including $5,000 cash rebates to buyers and millions in grants to build charging stations. The Department of Finance in its last budget extended the rebate program to 2025 on the purchase of electrics priced up to $55,000..The report said despite subsidies questions remain over the feasibility of driving electric..“The most commonly cited concern regarding zero emission vehicles was the belief these vehicles were currently prohibitively expensive for many Canadians,” wrote researchers..“It was thought while they may reduce gasoline costs the initial cost of purchasing a zero emission vehicle was too high.”
