“EV’s – Electric Vehicles” – Page 4

Doug Ford calls for Chinese EV boycott in Canada after Carney deal

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles when they are allowed back into the country under a deal recently struck by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Ford has been critical of the deal — and the fact Carney did not speak to him about it in advance — saying it will harm Ontario’s auto sector.

Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed while the prime minister was in China that Canada will all but drop its 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs and allow an annual import quota of up to 49,000 of the vehicles in exchange for China reducing its canola tariffs.

by Blazingcatfur•January 22, 2026January 22, 2026•0•"Canada - USA Tariff Wars", "Canada's China Class", "China - Communist Slave State", "EV's - Electric Vehicles", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

‘Undeniable’: The Many Security Risks of Chinese EVs as Canada Opens Its Markets

As Canada moves to slash tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, a growing number of reports and researchers are warning about security risks and the potential for espionage by the Chinese Communist Party through these vehicles.

When asked for evidence to support his concerns about the security risks posed by Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Ontario Premier Doug Ford pointed to the fact that everyone who accompanied Prime Minister Mark Carney to China, including Canadian reporters, was instructed to use burner phones for security reasons.

by Blazingcatfur•January 22, 2026January 21, 2026•0•"China - Communist Slave State", "EV's - Electric Vehicles", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Europe is folding in the face of China’s EV dominance

The EU is considering widening its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to include hybrid vehicles, in an attempt to finally get an upper hand in the EV market. The move would extend the bloc’s existing anti-subsidy measures beyond battery-only models, broadening the range of cars which receive tariffs. Yet, the underlying truth is that tariffs have not worked so far: Chinese-made cars have even gained ground in Europe, with a record high — 12.8% — of the continent’s EV market share.

All Europe folds but Carney will bend the CCP’s will to his own designs!

by Blazingcatfur•January 19, 2026January 19, 2026•0•"China - Communist Slave State", "EV's - Electric Vehicles", Europe

Canada wants to be 1st in North America to build EV with Chinese knowledge: senior official

Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with Chinese companies within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge, according to a senior Canadian official.

The official, who spoke on the condition they not be named, said the goal is for Canada to become the first country in North America to build this type of EV.

It’s a fundamental error, the official said, to think that U.S. President Donald Trump will not allow Chinese electric vehicles into the United States.

Will that include OEM surveillance tech?

I love my friends in Canada, but they will live to regret the day they let the Chinese Communist Party flood the market with their EVs! https://t.co/IW1FBl3DUh

— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) January 17, 2026

by Blazingcatfur•January 18, 2026January 17, 2026•0•"Canada - USA Tariff Wars", "Canada's China Class", "China - Communist Slave State", "EV's - Electric Vehicles", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Carney Broadcasting Corporation Salivates Over ChiCom EV’s

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada. How soon will they be here? How much will they cost?

Buckle up! The electric vehicle market in this country is about to take a sharp turn.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is reopening Canada to Chinese-made EVs, lowering a 100 per cent tariff on imports, imposed in 2024, back to six per cent.

There’s demand for more affordable and climate-conscious EVs and, for an average customer, having Chinese EVs in the market means “more choice” and “greater tech,” said Max Morris, sales manager at Shift Electric Vehicles in Burlington, Ont.

How much does slave labour contribute to the manufacture of China’s EV’s?

The manufacture of electric vehicles (EVs) in China involves complex global supply chains, and multiple investigations have documented links to forced labor, particularly involving Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). While quantifying the exact “contribution” of forced labor is challenging due to opaque supply chains and lack of comprehensive data, reports from organizations like Human Rights Watch, Sheffield Hallam University, and others provide estimates based on production volumes, company exposures, and labor transfer programs. These indicate that forced labor risks permeate significant portions of key materials and components, especially aluminum, batteries, and related metals.

Oh Oh!

Canada just made a massive mistake! Siding with the enemy means that the US has no choice but to take Canada, for National Security!! https://t.co/6riXFc6HCI

— US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) January 17, 2026

by Blazingcatfur•January 17, 2026January 17, 2026•0•"Canada's China Class", "China - Communist Slave State", "EV's - Electric Vehicles", Canada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

REDACTED: City of Brampton’s $4-billion electric bus deal leaves taxpayers completely in the dark

$245 for 1,799 pages: 1,622 completely redacted—words covered by large blocks of black to hide them from the public.

The Pointer is trying to uncover the details behind a $4-billion deal, the largest of its kind in the municipality’s history, between the City of Brampton and a foreign company that not many in Ontario have ever heard of.

On June 15, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown stood alongside U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ottawa, announcing a monumental partnership with U.K.-based electric-fleet management and battery storage company, Zenobe, to support 1,000 new vehicles on a newly designed electrified platform, for more than 40 million annual passenger trips.

Can’t wait for these babies to start spontaneously combusting.

by Blazingcatfur•January 14, 2026January 13, 2026•0•"EV's - Electric Vehicles"

What comes after EVs?

Why are EV mandates and incentives falling by the wayside?

Lost amid all the recent news of governments backing away from once-sacrosanct demands that all cars be battery-electric is precisely why they are backing away. After all, the (still-reigning) Liberals are the very architects of Canada’s EV mandate and Quebec has long been the strongest proponent of a total ban of internal combustion in our federation, so why have both cancelled, paused and/or reduced their mandates and subsidies? More importantly, because both their decisions are so politically charged, what did they see amongst their constituents — that should be read “voters” — that told them it was time to ditch EV mandates and subsidies?

by Blazingcatfur•January 11, 2026January 10, 2026•0•"EV's - Electric Vehicles"

Waymo robotaxis stop in the streets during San Francisco power outage

A massive power outage in San Francisco over the weekend led Waymo self-driving taxis to stop working around the city.

“Significant and extensive” damage from a fire in a substation caused the Saturday afternoon outage that left more than 100,000 customers without power, utility provider PG&E said in a statement.

Videos posted to social media showed Waymo robotaxis halted in the middle of city streets and intersections with their hazard lights flashing, as traffic jams grew and drivers zigzagged around the stopped cars.

by Blazingcatfur•December 23, 2025December 22, 2025•0•"AI - Artificial Intelligence", "EV's - Electric Vehicles"

Another feel-good EV disappears as automakers rethink electric dreams

Volkswagen’s most smile-inducing car — the electric reboot of its iconic hippie camper van — isn’t shipping to US dealerships in 2026.

The German automaker shelved next year’s Buzz for the US, pausing new production after just one full year on sale.

The stoppage comes as automakers reassess which electric vehicles still make sense in a market where federal subsidies of up to $7,500 were cut in September.

This can’t be good for VW’s Canadian EV operations, and all of the money tax payers were made to throw at it.

by Blazingcatfur•December 23, 2025December 22, 2025•0•"EV's - Electric Vehicles", "Net-Zero Tyranny"

Jamie Sarkonak: Electric buses are a disaster for every Canadian city that tries them

Regina’s adoption of electric buses has been a disaster for the public. It’s the latest Canadian city to find this out the hard way.

The news slipped out during Regina city council’s Monday budget hearing, when transit union president Sukhwinder Singh was asked whether electric buses have impacted costs.

by Blazingcatfur•December 23, 2025December 22, 2025•0•"EV's - Electric Vehicles", "Net-Zero Tyranny"

Parents Decry Electric School Buses As Iceboxes in Winter

An EV School Bus can be very warm at select times.

New York officials mandated that all school bus purchases be electric by 2027, and parents are already thoroughly disgusted with the purchases so far. Apparently, New York officials think they are saving the planet with buses that freeze kids like popsicles.

by Blazingcatfur•December 22, 2025December 22, 2025•0•"EV's - Electric Vehicles", "Net-Zero Tyranny", WTF?

Ford retreats from EV’s with $19.5B loss while Carney pushes EV mandate

Ford Motor Co. says it will take a US$19.5 billion write-down and scrap several electric-vehicle programs, marking one of the most significant retreats yet by a major automaker from large-scale EV production amid weakening demand and major policy shifts under U.S. President Donald Trump.

EV Subsidies

by Blazingcatfur•December 16, 2025December 16, 2025•0•"EV's - Electric Vehicles", "Net-Zero Tyranny", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

The moment of truth has dawned for the electric vehicle industry

The nosedive in U.S. sales of electric vehicles since the elimination of the federal EV tax credit at the end of September is the latest moment of truth for the sector.

And that truth, when free market forces determine the true value of a product stripped of artificial sweeteners and incentives for buyers, is harsh.

by Blazingcatfur•December 8, 2025December 7, 2025•0•"EV's - Electric Vehicles", "Net-Zero Tyranny", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Liberal government spent at least $530 million on NextStar battery plant: documents

The federal government has paid out at least $530 million in incentives to NextStar Energy, the company behind a major battery plant in Windsor, Ont., records show.

It’s a relatively small portion of the billion-dollar funding deals with NextStar, which is a joint venture between global automaker Stellantis and South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution. The federal government is providing up to $10.5 billion, while the province has pledged up to $5.5 billion.

Still, the figure provides fresh insight into the financial and contractual relationships between the federal government and NextStar — relationships that have been the focus of intense scrutiny since Stellantis announced it’s moving production of a Jeep model from its Brampton facility to the U.S.