Yukon aims for more than 200 times EVs on road by 2030 

Yukon territory in northwest Canada government aims to see more than 4,800 electric vehicles on the road by 2030 to curb the pollution levels in the territory.

Yukon aims for more than 200 times EVs

Currently, the 22 electric vehicles are registered in the territory according to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics, among more than 40,000 cars and trucks registered in total. The government is providing $18.4 million in rebates including $5,000 for the purchase of an electric vehicle, along with incentives for installing charging stations over the next 10 years.

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“By participating in these new programs, we can collectively take steps toward a sustainable future that benefits Yukoners and the environment,” said Ranj Pillai, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, during the unveiling of the strategy. “Electric vehicles are proven to be reliable, consistent and efficient in our cold weather, with many Yukoners using their electric vehicles year-round without issues.”

The strategy behind this move is the reduction of greenhouse gases emissions by 30 per cent from 2010 levels. This also includes a goal of ramping up electricity derived from renewable energy sources to 97 per cent from roughly 90 per cent specifically hydroelectric. The off-grid communities, the strategies have been proposed to reduce diesel consumption for electricity by 30 per cent below 2010 levels to ensure the electricity powering green vehicles.

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