Recent Advancements to a Million Mile Battery, Work by Dr. Jeff Dahn, Dalhousie University Electric Vehicle Society 2022-02-03 | A panel discusses the recent webinar presentation by Professor Jeff Dahn. Dr. Dahn is with the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science and the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University and is recognized as one of the pioneering developers of the lithium-ion battery that is now used worldwide in laptop computers, cell-phones and many other devices including electric cars. Our panel is made up of experts in the battery and EV space. Cara Clairman from Plug 'n Drive, Matt Stevens of Geotab and Moe Kabbara from Dunsky Energy. A casual discussion about Dr. Dahn's presentation.
Used Electric Vehicle Market vs. I.C.E. #automobile #electriccar #evcommunity Electric Vehicle Society 2024-10-17 | Learn about the differences between shopping for a used or pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) vs. a gas car (I.C.E.) from three used car dealers who specialize in EVs.
Fascinating EV Parking Garage Opens in London On.! Electric Vehicle Society 2024-10-10 | Members of EV Society were invited to attend a grand opening and demonstration of a brilliant new parking garage, featuring automated 'stacked parking', complete with electric vehicle charging.The person describing the parking garage is Derick Satnik, VP Technology at S2E Tech.For more, visit: evepark.ca/home and s2etech.comJoin EV Society today: evsociety.caSUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtube for more great EV content http://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjAdvertised to potential buyers as an “all-electric community powered by the sun,” Canada’s Electric Vehicle Enclave Park (or EVE Park) in London, Ontario is a net-zero residential project aimed squarely at the EV enthusiast.True to its name, the development offers electric vehicle charging and a car-share program for residents. Rather than driveways or a ground-level parking lot, each of the condo buildings contains an automated “smart” parking tower that stores vehicles vertically, freeing up space for gardens and landscaping.Designed for developer s2e Technologies by US architecture firm Gensler, the four circular residential structures can accommodate a combined 84 households. They are positioned and orientated to maximize sun exposure for the mass of solar panels that feed into the community’s “micro-grid.”
Navigating the Used EV Market with J Sale, B Wu & D Croft Electric Vehicle Society 2024-10-02 | Navigating the Used EV MarketBruce Wu, Founder & CEO - Carnex carnex.caDarryl Croft, President - Electric Vehicle Network evnet.caJulian Sale, Founder & President - MOTORIZE motorize.caSUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtube http://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjJoin EV Society now: evsociety.caCanada Talks Electric Cars Webinar: Previous Episodes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgmymQuAYlURyz27qs3Nrum3krmv9zo0JSpecial auto and home insurance rates now available for EV Society members. Free, no obligation quote: dulibaninsurance.com/auto-insurance/electric-vehicle-evsPre-owned car sales in Canada accounted for 57% of the total sold in 2022, and increased to 60% in 2023? This rising trend points to the fact that Canadian consumers are looking increasingly at preowned/used cars as affordable alternatives to more expensive new vehicles.For this episode of Canada Talks Electric Cars, we've invited a panel of three terrific guests to join us. Each of them runs a dealership specializing in the used electric vehicle space.Listen in as these three experts discuss the important differences and the similarities between buying an electric vs. internal combustion engine vehicle.
Lowering Manufacturing Costs of EVs with Brian White of FutureAZA Electric Vehicle Society 2024-09-04 | Reducing EV Manufacturing Costs with Brian White, FutureAZAVisit Brian's channel: youtube.com/@FutureAZAJOIN EV Society and help build sustainable transport evsociety.caPrevious Episodes of our webinar:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgmymQuAYlURyz27qs3Nrum3krmv9zo0JAn EV Society member? Get a free quote to see your discounted insurance rate:dulibaninsurance.com/auto-insurance/electric-vehicle-evsShout out to Mark Caughlan at Tesla Life youtube.com/@TheTeslaLifeOne of the biggest roadblocks to EV adoption is often cited as the high purchase price. In this episode, we take a look at what manufacturers are doing to drive down costs of new electric vehicles.Our guest presenter is Brian White. Brian has been hosting the popular Youtube channel FutureAzA since 2020, with over 1,700 videos published to date. He's been a featured speaker at events across Europe and North America because of his depth of understanding on a variety of EV specific topics like manufacturing, batteries, and supply chain logistics, and because the only people who know more about the factories he covers are bound by non-disclosure agreements.
Your Battery Questions Answered with Dr. Jeff Dahn, Dalhousie U. Electric Vehicle Society 2024-08-07 | Your Battery Questions AnsweredDr. Jeff Dahn, renowned authority and researcher of batteries. Professor emeritus at the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science and the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie UniversityJOIN EV Society and help build sustainable transport evsociety.caEVS members enjoy discounted car (& home) insurance. Get a free, no obligation quote:dulibaninsurance.com/auto-insurance/electric-vehicle-evs If you missed Dr. Dahn's last presentation on Canada Talks Electric Cars watch it now: youtube.com/watch?v=i31x5JW361k&t=1sReferenced during video Peak Power V2G youtube.com/watch?v=jHhDs2B4IuUCanada Talks Electric Cars Previous Episodes:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgmymQuAYlURyz27qs3Nrum3krmv9zo0JShout out to Jason and Engineering Explained for promoting Jeff's last video with us:youtube.com/@UClqhvGmHcvWL9w3R48t9QXQ
Insurance for EVs, What You Should Know with Adam Duliban, Duliban Insurance Electric Vehicle Society 2024-07-04 | Guest: Adam Duliban, Principle Broker and Owner, Duliban InsuranceVisit Duliban Insurance: dulibaninsurance.comEVS members from NB, NS, PEI and Ontario click on the following link to get a 'members rate' for your auto & and home insurance. We are working to provide discounted rates for other provinces soon. Quotes are free and you may just be surprised by how much your EVS membership could save you.dulibaninsurance.com/auto-insurance/electric-vehicle-evsPlease Like & SUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtubehttp://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjWhy not JOIN EV Society? evsociety.caPast Episodes tinyurl.com/4mm364vjIn the interest of full disclosure, we are pleased to announce that Duliban Insurance has become a sponsor supporting Electric Vehicle Society.Thanks to Jason Arneaud for hosting this episode of Canada Talks Electric Cars
Can E Mobility Happen Fast Enough? Raymond Leury, EVCO Electric Vehicle Society 2024-06-05 | Raymond Leury, President of Ottawa EV Council (EVCO)EVCO evco.ca Raymond.Leury@outlook.comPlease Like & SUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtubehttp://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjWhy not JOIN EV Society? evsociety.caCanada Talks Electric Cars past episodes tinyurl.com/4mm364vjCatalyst podcast – would need to search in your favourite podcast app.Cleaning Up podcast – Michael LiebreichWhy Net Zero Will be Easier Than You Think - The Five Superheroes of the Energy Transitionyoutube.com/watch?v=ZkwN-hLV42I Raymond's previous presentations on related topicsGHG Trends and Reasons for Hope and Rapid Progress on the Climate Front youtube.com/watch?v=yfqpvitS5WM&t=84s&pp=ygULY2Fjb3IgbGV1cnk%3DPart 2 on Emissions: GHG Trends and Reasons for Hope and Rapid Progress on the Climate Front youtube.com/watch?v=kfYv51aw3aQ&t=82s&pp=ygULY2Fjb3IgbGV1cnk%3DTransitioning to electric transportation is one very important step in our efforts to reduce the Greenhouse Gas emissions which are causing the climate crisis. The world needs to transition to cleaner technologies in every sector as quickly as possible. Do we actually have the technology and needed materials to make this transition and to make quickly?
EV Society at the EV & Charging Expo 2024 Electric Vehicle Society 2024-05-23 | Virtually visit our booth at the EV & Charging Exposition 2024.Thanks to David Kunke for providing this introduction. David is the Electric Vehicle Society Chapter Lead for David Kuhnke, Chapter Lead for Northumberland, OntarioSpecial shout out to Nino Di Cara linkedin.com/in/ninodicara/?originalSubdomain=caThanks also to Electric Autonomy Canada for welcoming EVS to the show.
Autonomous Vehicle Safety, Philip Koopman Carnegie Mellon U Electric Vehicle Society 2024-05-08 | Autonomous Vehicle SafetyProf. Philip Koopman, Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)Phil Koopman's Home Page https://users.ece.cmu.edu/~koopman/index.htmlMake sure to SUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtube http://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjWhy not JOIN EV Society? evsociety.caCanada Talks Electric Cars Webinar: Previous Episodes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgmymQuAYlURyz27qs3Nrum3krmv9zo0JSafety will ultimately be the deciding factor for the viability of autonomous vehicle technology. Professor Koopman covers how robotaxi incidents over past year have illustrated the need to expand our view of safety, and which aspects of safety urgently need attention for the industry to succeed.Professor Koopman is an internationally recognized expert on Autonomous Vehicle (AV) safety whose work in that area spans over 25 years. He is also actively involved with AV policy and standards as well as more general embedded system design and software quality. His pioneering research work includes software robustness testing and run time monitoring of autonomous systems to identify how they break and how to fix them. He has extensive experience in software safety and software quality across numerous transportation, industrial, and defense application domains including conventional automotive software and hardware systems.
Canadian EVs Best Kept Financial & Environmental Secrets Daniel Breton EMC Electric Vehicle Society 2024-04-03 | Canadian EV's Best Kept Financial & Environmental SecretsWith Daniel Breton, Electric Mobility CanadaVisit Electric Mobility Canada: EMC evve.emc-mec.caMake sure to SUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtube: http://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjWhy not JOIN EV Society? evsociety.caCanada Talks Electric Cars Webinar Previous Episodes tinyurl.com/4mm364vjDaniel joins us for an episode to talk about some often overlooked financial and environmental benefits of EV ownershipEMC's mission is similar to our own here at EV Society, which is to enable and accelerate the transition to sustainable electric mobility in Canada with the ultimate goal of creating a cleaner and healthier future for all Canadians.
Getting More Women Plugged in to EVs with Cara Clairman Plug n Drive Electric Vehicle Society 2024-03-06 | Getting More Women Plugged in to EVsWith Cara Clairman, CEO Plug 'n DrivePlug 'n Drive: Website plugndrive.caCara on Linkedin: Cara Clairman contact@plugndrive.caWomen in Energy (WiRE) : WiRE wewomeninenergy.comMake sure to SUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtube http://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjWhy not JOIN EV Society? www.EVSociety.caCanada Talks Electric Cars Webinar: Previous Episodes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgmymQuAYlURyz27qs3Nrum3krmv9zo0J...research shows that women currently represent only 25% of EV buyers. A troubling number given that women are also frequently found to be the decision maker on family car buying decisions. Cara Clairman, the President and Founder of Plug’n Drive, presents the research her organization has done in partnership with WiRE (Women in Renewable Energy) that examines why women are hesitating to buy an EV and what can be done to address the barriers they face.
Facts not Fiction, the Truth About EVs with Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energy Canada Electric Vehicle Society 2024-02-07 | Fact or Fiction, the Truth About Electric VehiclesWith Joanna Kyriazis, Clean Energy CanadaClean Energy Canada: cleanenergycanada.orgJoanna on Linked-in: Joanna KyriazisMake sure to SUBSCRIBE to EVS on Youtube http://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjWhy not JOIN EV Society? http://www.EVSociety.caRecently, we've noticed a growing number of misleading and inaccurate stories about electric vehicles circulating in print and on social media. EVs are also becoming increasingly politicized, which could slow their adoption and cause Canadian consumers to miss out on the cost-saving, emission-cutting benefits they provide. This episode tackles some of the most prevalent EV-related myths circulating in social and mainstream media today, offering evidence-based perspectives on topics such as EV-related electrical grid impacts, lifecycle emissions, cold weather performance and battery recycling.Joanna Kyriazis, Director of Public Affairs for Clean Energy Canada returns to our webinar to address this important subject. Joanna works to develop and advance policy solutions that address climate change while promoting clean growth. Based in Ottawa, she regularly connects with thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers at the federal level.We mentioned our previous webinar about battery recycling: youtube.com/watch?v=4OaryfviR6w
The Year Ahead for EVs with Kenneth Bokor, EV Revolution Show Electric Vehicle Society 2024-01-03 | The Year Ahead for EVsWith Kenneth Bokor, EV RevolutionKen's Email: kenneth.bokor@gmail.comEV Revolution Show: youtube.com/c/EVRevolutionLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/kenneth-bokor-evrevshowThis episode of Canada Talks Electric cars welcomes Kenneth Bokor, creator, producer and host of the EV Revolution Show. Ken shares his unique perspective surrounding electrification in 2024.Ken is a member of the Automobile JournalistsAssociation of Canada (AJAC) and the Automotive Press Association (APA). He has appeared on various media outlets as an EV expert, including CBC’s The National prime-time newscast and Global’s Morning Show. Ken is a regular contributor to Toronto’s AM640 Radio shows and often appears on CBC Vancouver Radio. Since 2020, he has attended and appeared as a guest panelist at the Fully Charged Live events in Austin, Texas, San Diego, California and Vancouver, British Columbia.Finally, as part of his personal outreach, Ken is a member and Caledon Chapter Lead of Electric Vehicle Society (EVS), where he participates in many public events, member meetings and EV educational talks. He provides a great “EV 101” primer presentation for those interested in learning more about the EV marketplace.Make sure to SUBSCRIBE!http://tinyurl.com/4mm364vjWhy not JOIN?evsociety.ca
Training the Next Gen EV Technicians Electric Vehicle Society 2023-12-06 | Episode #43 of CTEC webinarTraining Our Next Generation EV TechnologistsWith David Giles, CEO PoweredEV Ltd.Dave's Email: Dgiles@ev-specialistsgroup.comWebsites red-seal.ca/ https://www.consulab.com https://www.service.tesla.com (register to access manuals free)https://www.AIAcanada.com - under news “The impact of electric vehicles on Canadian consumers”Dave's Previous Talk about Cold Weather Tips youtube.com/watch?v=z_xvf1oBlBo&t=8sAutomotive technicians are constantly adapting and learning about new vehicle technologies and systems. As electric vehicles go mainstream, vehicle owners are finding that not all service repair centres are capable or equipped to service those EVs. This episode explores some of that specialized training and examines the education, safety, service and maintenance needed by technicians entering the field.We are very pleased to welcome back David Giles to the webinar. David has decades of experience in the transportation industry, and is certified in education and EV related trades. He is known as an educator, technician, innovator, entrepreneur, and a leader in electric transportation.As the current CEO and owner of PoweredEV Ltd, he helps deliver cutting edge resources to help improve skills in multiple trades. Dave also serves as an EV education specialist for Consulab.
Radical Electrification of Transportation with Michael Barnard TFIE Electric Vehicle Society 2023-11-08 | The Radical Electrification of TransportationMichael Barnard - Chief Strategist at TFIE StrategyIn this episode of Canada Talks Electric Cars, we take a look into the future thanks to Mr. Michael Barnard and his presentation entitled "The Radical Electrification of Transportation". Michael spends his time projecting scenarios for decarbonization 40-80 years into the future. He assists executives, Boards and investors to make sound choices for the future. Whether it's refuelling aviation, grid storage, vehicle-to-grid, or hydrogen demand, his work is based on fundamentals of physics, economics and human nature, and informed by the decarbonization requirements and innovations of multiple domains. His leadership positions in North America, Asia and Latin America enhanced his global point of view. He publishes regularly in multiple outlets on innovation, business, technology and policy. Michael is a member of the Advisory Board of electric aviation startup FLIMAX, Chief Strategist at TFIE Strategy and co-founder of distnc technologies AND hosts the Redefining Energy - Tech podcastLinked-in: linkedin.com/in/michael-barnard-42446Redefining Energy Podcast: redefining-energy.comTFIE Strategy: tfie.io/about-usFLIMAX: https://www.flimax.ltd/distinc: distnc.comPrevious webinar episodes: tinyurl.com/4v4cx9nn
C.A.A. EV Ownership Survey with Kristine DArbelles Electric Vehicle Society 2023-10-04 | While there are countless surveys out there that ask the general public about their opinions of EVs, CAA took the opportunity of the sizeable market of EV drivers to ask more than 16,000 EV owners about the real experience of owning an EV in Canada. The largest-ever survey done in Canada revealed some interesting insights that Kristine D’Arbelles, who lead the project, will discuss.C.A.A. caa.caPast webinar episodes: tinyurl.com/4v4cx9nn
Why EV Tire Design is Important with Russell Shepherd Michelin Electric Vehicle Society 2023-09-06 | Today's electric vehicles benefit greatly from proper tire design. Making tires that are quiet, have low rolling resistance, long tread life and superior performance, are a challenge for the engineers who design them. Russell Shepherd, Technical Communications Director at Michelin North America Inc. joins us on this episode. Russell is a mechanical engineer with over 20 years in the tire industry. Among other accomplishments, he has received 3 patents while developing some Michelin’s most innovative tires.Michelin Canada... michelin.ca/enAll previous episodes of Canada Talks Electric Cars... youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgmymQuAYlURyz27qs3Nrum3krmv9zo0J
Charging on Different Networks Using One Account Francis De Broux ChargeHub Electric Vehicle Society 2023-08-02 | DC Fast Charging has been in the news a lot lately and we've come to understand that the complexity of charging on a variety of networks can be a barrier to EV adoption. In order to charge on different networks, drivers need to set up multiple accounts and then learn how each charging network is accessed.... some with a credit card, some with an app and sometimes with a 'key card' supplied by the network operator. In this episode, Francis De Broux, COO of ChargeHub, looks at the challenges of making interoperability possible across different charing networks in Canada. Visit: www.chargehub.comContest website: evsociety.ca/contestCanada Talks Electric Cars - All past episodes available here: tinyurl.com/4v4cx9nn
EV Battery Health with Dr Jeff Dahn Dalhousie U Electric Vehicle Society 2023-08-01 | Everyone with an EV should want to maximize battery life. Understanding why Li-ion batteries degrade allows one to select operating regimes that minimize degradation and maximize battery life. Dr. Dahn explains general rules of thumb for operating your EV to maximize battery life. At the end of the talk he briefly touches on what we can expect from the up and coming sodium-ion battery technology.We are delighted welcome Dr. Jeff Dahn, a premier authority and researcher of Li-ion batteries to our July 4th episode. Professor Dahn is with the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science and the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University. Dr. Dahn is recognized as one of the pioneering developers of the lithium-ion battery that is now used worldwide in laptop computers, cell-phones and many other devices including electric cars.View all of our past webinar episodes tinyurl.com/4v4cx9nn
DC Fast Charging, More Than Just a Plug with Scott Sharabura, Parkland Electric Vehicle Society 2023-06-07 | We've all come to take the 'gas station' experience for granted... restrooms, snack bars, good lighting and safety are almost always present. With the race to expand charging in Canada, some of these considerations have perhaps been neglected or undervalued. Considering that an EV refuelling session still takes longer than a gas fill-up, some amenities are even more critical to ensure a good customer experience.In this episode, Scott Sharabura, VP of Electric Vehicle Charging for Parkland Corporation, shares his insights and experience around refuelling stations and their design. Scott brings 25 years of experience in the energy sector and is focused on bringing EV charging solutions to retail and commercial customers. Under Scott's leadership, Parkland has opened 27 DC fast charging stations, and will reach 50 by the end of 2023. In his previous role as VP Strategy, Scott led the development of an energy transition strategy for Parkland, focusing on how Parkland can diversify its business and help its customers to decarbonize, including EV charging, solar energy and the provision of carbon offsets. visit: parkland.ca/en
Will EV Charging Break the Grid? with Matthew Sachs, Peak Power Electric Vehicle Society 2023-05-03 | The expected growth of EVs and the associated demand from charging has the potential to break our electricity grid, or revolutionize it. There are a number of strategies to manage the impacts of EV charging demand, but the one with the most potential is Vehicle-to-Grid technology, which reimagines Electric Vehicles as mobile generating stations that can generate revenue while parked for participating in electricity grid services. During this webinar we will discuss Peak Power’s experience with Vehicle-to-Grid technologies, including real world examples of the economics of V2G, the state of the industry, impacts to the grid, and barriers to uptake.Joining us for this episode was Matthew Sachs, COO of Peak Power, an energy storage services provider focused on delivering innovative solutions to offset the most expensive hours of electric demand for utilities and building owners. Peak has developed an industry leading software platform that uses machine learning to optimize the operation of behind-the-meter energy storage systems and other distributed energy resources including electric vehicles. Peak Power’s “Peak Drive” project is one of North America’s largest demonstrations of the commercial applications of Vehicle-to-Grid technology.Peak Power peakpowerenergy.com
Inventory at Canadian Dealerships - Jeff Turner, Dunsky Energy & Climate Electric Vehicle Society 2023-04-05 | Jeff Turner, Director of Mobility for Dunsky Energy, joins us to provide some context to Dunsky's recent study of EV inventory at dealerships across Canada.Jeff’s passion for clean mobility and advanced energy technologies has led to a career at the nexus of sustainable transportation, energy storage, demand response and renewable energy. His experience – more than a decade working with vehicle manufacturers, research institutes, utilities and governments – affords him a unique, grounded perspective on what is needed to move the needle on market adoption of clean energy technologies. Jeff’s work has covered personal and commercial vehicle engineering, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, energy storage technology, and vehicle-grid integration, among others.Founded in 2004, Dunsky supports leading governments, utilities, corporations and others across North America in their efforts to accelerate the clean energy transition, effectively and responsibly.Jeff is a recognized leader in transportation electrification and we are fortunate to have him join us in April.Dunsky Energy: dunsky.comContact Jeff Turner: jeff.turner@dunsky.com
Hydrogen & EVs with Paul Martin - Spitfire Research Electric Vehicle Society 2023-03-08 | In this episode, we explore the challenges of using hydrogen as a fuel in vehicles and other applications.Hydrogen and its viability in transportation as well as other sustainable energy applications, continues to be topic of debate. While the debate continues, vast sums of money, mostly tax dollars, are being provided to fund hydrogen projects here in Canada and around the world. Hydrogen proponents tout the fact that it burns without producing any Co2 or pollution and is the most abundant element in the universe. Its detractors point out that hydrogen does not exist in a pure state and must first be extracted from its source and converted to a usable form. Costs and inefficiencies surrounding this extraction process are among the reasons hydrogen has yet to play any significant role in sustainable transportation. Paul Martin is a Canadian chemical engineer with decades of experience making and using hydrogen and synthetic gas. His keen interest in EVs and the electric transition has been earned honestly- he converted a 1975 Triumph Spitfire to fully electric in 2014, and then did the same in 2020 with a 1973 TR6. Paul is a chemical process development specialist offering services to an international clientele via his private consultancy, Spitfire Research. Paul is also co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition, a nonprofit organization providing science-based information about hydrogen from a position free from commercial interest. Spitfire Research: spitfireresearch.comHydrogen Science Coalition: h2sciencecoalition.com
Mobility Fireside Chat with Raed Kadri - OVIN Electric Vehicle Society 2023-02-09 | In this episode we are joined by Raed Kadri, head of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), an initiative by the Ontario government that assists small to medium sized businesses and start-ups, in the mobility sector. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Raed has played a significant role in driving the growth and development of the electric vehicle sector. He has a deep understanding of the technical and policy aspects of electrification, and his expertise and leadership have made OVIN a go-to resource for stakeholders in the industry.ovinhub.ca
First Responders in the Age of EVs with Captain Mike Wakeam - Strathroy Caradoc Fire Department Electric Vehicle Society 2023-01-04 | What can you expect when a first responder is called to an emergency involving an electric vehicle? What should EV owners know about their cars that could assist a first responder in the event of an accident? What is thermal runaway and how is it managed by new vehicle technology?Our guest this month hails from London Ontario and comes to us with a unique background. Captain Mike Wakeam spent some 20 years as a technician for General Motors specializing in BEVs and HEVs and 4 years as a product trainer for GM technicians. After years as a volunteer Firefighter, Mike has spent 15 years teaching 'extrication training' with a specialty in electric vehicles. He has held the position of Captain at Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department for the past 4 years.
Mining Sustainably for EV Materials with Dr Nadia Mykytczuk of Mirarco Electric Vehicle Society 2022-12-07 | As EV battery metal demands are set to grow several fold in the coming decades, our ability to meet those demands with current mining levels, is not yet possible. What alternative sources of battery metals can we add to our supply chain and how quickly? Dr. Mykytczuk addresses this question while focussing on non-traditional sources of metal supply; specifically looking at mine wastes, called tailings. She will look at technologies available to extract battery metals from waste using biotechnology; a low energy, low cost alternative that can make these wastes and economical source of battery metals for our electrification supply chain. " Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk is currently serving as the CEO and President of MIRARCO (Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation) in Sudbury, ON. She also serves in the role of Interim Executive Director of the Goodman School of Mines at Laurentian University. Until May 2021, she was an Associate Professor and Industrial Research Chair in Biomining, Bioremediation, and Science Communication at Laurentian University. She continues to operate her research lab and supervise graduate students as part of her ongoing research efforts to expand biotechnology applications in mining. She is currently working on the development of a new Centre for Mine Waste Biotechnology that will be focused on extracting metals, including battery elements, from mine wastes in a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable way.
Cold Weather EV Tips with David Giles All EV Canada Electric Vehicle Society 2022-11-02 | This episode addresses cold weather operation of your electric vehicle including, the effects of cold weather on a vehicle and battery, what can you do to prepare your car for the cold and winter conditions (tires, undercoating, charging etc..), and preconditioning. Our guest will also share some driving tips for winter and advice for charging in cold weather. Plus, some other "hot EV tips" for a cold winter day!David Giles is a mechanic and Electric Vehicle Specialist. With over 30 years in the industry, he holds a Red Seal AST certification and several other certifications involving advance vehicle technology. Dave is a frequent speaker at automotive conferences involving battery electric vehicles and advanced systems such as ADAS and autonomous tech.
Opportunities and Challenges of Electrification with David Adams - Global Automakers of Canada Electric Vehicle Society 2022-10-05 | This episode welcomes David C. Adams, President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada. GAC is the national trade association representing the Canadian interests of 15 of the world’s most respected automakers.David has more than 30 years of experience in the Canadian automotive industry and is the only individual to have served in executive roles with both of Canada’s leading automotive industry associations.David has been at the forefront of the associations work surrounding the disruption and evolution of the automotive industry in Canada, including zero emission vehicles and their adoption as well as the regulatory environment necessary to support the adoption of automated and connected vehicles. David also hosts the Association’s podcast “From Here to Where?” on the future of the automotive industry in Canada. He is a regular columnist in Canadian Auto Dealer, writing a regular column called “The Big Picture”.
Seizing Canadas ZEV Opportunity Matthew Fortier, CEO, Accelerate Electric Vehicle Society 2022-09-07 | Matthew Fortier, President and CEO of the Accelerate Alliance, discusses why it is important to determine what success looks like for Canada's ZEV industry and what it might take to achieve that success.Accelerate represents key public and private-sector stakeholders in Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle supply chain. Accelerate is a national alliance with a mandate to organize and align Canada’s ZEV supply chain to ensure its growth and success.
Ford F150 Lightning, can it charge another car? Electric Vehicle Society 2022-08-18 | Mark Marmer (Signature Electric) and Wilf Stemel (Electric Vehicle Society) give an excellent review of Wilf's new (2022) Ford's F-150 Lightning Electric pickup truck.
EV Affordability & the Need for ZEV Mandates - Daniel Breton EMC & Joanna Kyriazis Clean Energy Ca Electric Vehicle Society 2022-08-03 | Joanna (Clean Energy Canada) and Daniel (Electric Mobility Canada) will walk us through the true costs of owning an EV, how Canadians can save tens of thousands of dollars by going electric, and why we need a national ZEV mandate to ensure EV supply can keep up with demand and ensure that Canadians across the country can access a broad range of electric makes and models.
Supercharging Sales of EVs in Canada with Brian Kingston - CVMA Electric Vehicle Society 2022-07-06 | In this episode, we welcome Mr. Brian Kingston who presents the actions his industry believes are necessary to 'supercharge' sales and adoption of EVs in Canada.Brian is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA). The CVMA represents Canada’s leading manufacturers of light and heavy duty motor vehicles. Its membership includes Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited, General Motors of Canada and Stellantis.
Episode 25 1 Bidirectional Followup Q&A With Mabel Fulford Electric Vehicle Society 2022-06-18 | "Q & A Follow-up: Bidirectional Charging"There were simply too many great questions during our last webinar about bidirectional charging to answer during the time available. Fortunately, our guest Mabel Fulford, Director, Innovation Execution Peak Power Inc. was good enough to come back and spend a little more time with us to answer your questions.This recording will be of interest to those of you who would like to take a deeper dive into more of the technical aspects of bidirectional charging.For those who wish to sign up to participate in Peak Power's V2H survey & pilot project, you may join the waitlist here. share.hsforms.com/1GuhfJWi4Rl-RGjz1D3U_NQ2s5md
Preparing Your Home for Bidirectional Charging with Mabel Fulford - Peak Energy Inc. Electric Vehicle Society 2022-06-08 | This episode welcomes Mabel Fulford, Director of Innovation at Peak Power Inc. Mabel talks about bidirectional charging from a consumer facing perspective. She also describes the studies underway to better understand bidirectional usage.
Bidirectional Charging, Preparing the Grid with Ivano Labricciosa Oshawa Power Electric Vehicle Society 2022-05-04 | We see increasing numbers of electric vehicles being delivered with a promising new capability referred to as bidirectional charging or perhaps more accurately "bidirectional power transfer". Simply put, the technology will give us the ability to use the energy stored in our car's battery for other purposes.We hear from Ivano Labricciosa, President and CEO of Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation. Ivano describes some of the issues electric utilities in Canada will need to address in order to prepare for the arrival of bidirectional charging
Canadas EV Trajectory in 2022 with Peter Hatges - Managing Director, KPMG Electric Vehicle Society 2022-04-06 | In this episode we welcome Peter Hatges, Managing Director KPMG Corporate Finance. Peter also holds the position at KPMG as Canada’s national Automotive Sector Leader. Peter was our very first guest on Canada Talks nearly two years ago, when he described the Economics of Electrification. This time, Peter shares an update of KPMG's EV file and addresses recent market attitudes to paint an interesting picture of Canada's EV Trajectory for 2022. A round table discussion follows featuring Kenneth Bokor and Glenn Garry. It was fascinating to compare KMPG's poll to a live straw poll of the 140 people attending the live broadcast. KPMG asked mostly non-ev owners what they perceived were the biggest barriers to ev adoption. We asked the same question of the largely ev owning attendees. The differing views are striking and provide further proof that more consumer education is needed!Kenneth Bokor is creator, Producer and Host of the popular EV Revolution Show (YouTube). The EV Revolution Show is focused on the massive changes going on in the auto industry towards electrification. Ken is very passionate about sustainability and provides a unique approach to covering this marketplace from a global perspective!Glenn Garry has been an EV Advocate since 2015 and a board member of the Victoria Electric Vehicle Association since 2018. He is their Lead for Research and Government Engagement with significant success working with governments from municipal, provincial and federal levels.
EV Refuelling Station Design Competition with Ilana Weitzman & Nino Di Cara of Electric Autonomy Can Electric Vehicle Society 2022-03-02 | Results of a design competition reveals some dramatic concepts for future electric vehicle charging stations or hubs.Guest Ilana Weitzman and Nino Di Cara from Electric Autonomy Canada join to present.Ilana is VP of Strategic Development, Clean Transportation for Electric Autonomy. As part of her role, she develops innovative programming and initiatives in partnership with government and industry that accelerate the transition to cleaner, safer and more affordable transportation.Nino Di Cara is Founder & President of Electric Autonomy Canada. He is a passionate believer in electrification and the benefits that technology will bring to our future mobility. Ten years of leadership roles with corporate marketing agencies and seven years executive board director for B2B industry, Nino was recipient of the EV Society’s 2020 Howard Hutt Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Electric Transportation.
Episode 72 A grab bag of topics with the Electric Vehicle Society Electric Vehicle Society 2022-01-24 | Thanks to Rob Hislop and Electric Conversions for sitting down for a great discussion about electric vehicles and some personal experiences. This will be of interest to most EV enthusiasts but especially for someone considering the purchase of their first electric car.
What Canada Can Do to Win in the EV Space with Cara Clairman - Plug n Drive Electric Vehicle Society 2022-01-05 | In this episode we welcome Cara Clairman back to Canada Talks. Cara is President and CEO of Plug’n Drive, a non-profit that is accelerating the deployment & adoption of electric vehicles. Cara outlines the actions and policies Canada needs to adopt in order to truly succeed in the EV space. A great Q & A session follows.
The Pivot to Electrification with Tom Rucker - Magna Powertrain Electric Vehicle Society 2021-12-08 | Tom Rucker, President of Magna Powertrain talks about the challenges of shifting to an emerging electric vehicle market. Tom also shares some of Magna's strategy as well as their thoughts about how quickly the transition will happen.
Electrifying Power sports with Jacques Demont of Taiga Motors Electric Vehicle Society 2021-11-03 | This episode provides information about Taiga Motors... a Canadian company at the forefront in electrification of the power-sport industry. Electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft are at the heart of Taiga and we are introduced to their company by Mr. Jacques Demont, Taiga's Chief Commercial Officer. Jacques also talks about Taiga's development and build out of charging infrastructure for these fleet and recreational vehicles.
Have EVs Reached an Inflection Point? Corey Cantor BloombergNEF Electric Vehicle Society 2021-10-06 | Ten million passenger electric vehicles were on the road at the end of 2020, and with millions more added in 2021, the global EV market seems finally poised for lift off. But as always, challenges remain -- both globally and in the North America market. Corey Cantor, a transport analyst for electric vehicles at BloombergNEF, discussed his team's view and long-term outlook for electric vehicles worldwide and in Canada. He also discusses automaker strategies, commercial vehicles and recent U.S. EV policy developments.
EVs... A Look Under the Hood with Dave Giles & Jeremie Bernardin - All EV Canada Electric Vehicle Society 2021-09-08 | In this episode we take a look at some of the unique mechanical aspects of electric vehicles. Dave Giles is a mechanic with years of EV experience and who is 'all in' on electric vehicles. His company All EV Canada only works on EVs and no longer services ICE. Join us for a look under the hood of your electric car.
Politics of Electrification in Canada with Dr. Nathan Lemphers Prosperity Institute Electric Vehicle Society 2021-08-04 | In this episode, Dr. Nathan Lemphers talks about how the politics of electrification are formed in different parts of Canada. He highlights the opportunity for industry associations like EV Society to collaborate with other entities in order to accelerate EV adoption.
Solid State Batteries & More with Sandy Munro, Munro & Associates Electric Vehicle Society 2021-07-08 | What a great privilege to have Sandy Munro of Munro & Associates join us on this episode. While the title indicates the topic is solid state batteries, Sandy in fact covers a great deal more, everything from mega-casting to FLIR (infrared as the only solution vision for autonomous vehicles). Please hit Like and Subscribe!youtube.com/@MunroLive
Electrification of Commercial Vehicles in Canada with Ted Dowling, VP BYD Electric Vehicle Society 2021-06-02 | Ted Dowling, VP at BYD in Canada talks about many interesting aspects of the electrified heavy vehicle market. He describes BYD's progress in Canada in particular but also their grand vision and goals for electrification.
Recycling Lithium ion Batteries Ajay Kochhar, President of Li Cycle Electric Vehicle Society 2021-05-05 | A fascinating look at the incredible potential of recycling of lithium batteries. Ajay Kochhar shows how his company is preparing to take on the tsunami of automotive batteries that will one day reach end of life. Ajay explains how these spent batteries are extremely valuable and how we must 'hang on' to their precious components by practicing 'urban mining' in a sustainable and profitable fashion.
Powering EVs With Renewable Energy with Robert Hornung - CEO Canadian Renewable Energy Association Electric Vehicle Society 2021-04-07 | Robert Hornung is the President & CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) - the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. Robert represents the interests of more than 250 member companies that are active in the deployment of these technologies in the Canadian market.
EV Policy and Canadas Clean Energy Future Follow-up Q&A with Joanna Kyriazis Electric Vehicle Society 2021-03-23 | We had so many questions during Episode 10 of the Canada Talks Electric Cars webinar, that we asked our guest Joanna Kyriazis, Senior Policy Advisor at Clean Energy Canada, to come back for a follow-up. This also provided an opportunity to introduce the great Canada Talks Electric Cars committee members to our audience.
