Transition to zero-emissions vehicles | Climate Action Tracker

Even as we shift to more sustainable transportation modes, as outlined in the previous goal, many residents will still need personal vehicles for many years to come. The goal to transition to zero-emissions vehicles is critical for meeting the City’s greenhouse gas emissions targets and will help to improve air quality by cutting tailpipe emissions. The Shifts under this goal aim to build on the current momentum in the electric vehicle transition to support a more rapid transition to zero-emissions passenger and freight vehicles.

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

Council adopted an Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy in 2021
Growing network of public EV charging
Market trends and senior government funding opportunities driving rapid EV uptake
Rapid growth provides opportunity for EV charging in new development

Eliminating vehicle emissions significantly reduces community greenhouse gas emissions
Reduced air pollution supports health
Potential for revenue from sale of charging as low-carbon fuel to partially offset costs of infrastructure

Even as we shift to more sustainable transportation modes, as outlined in the previous goal, many residents will still need personal vehicles for many years to come. The goal to transition to zero-emissions vehicles is critical for meeting the City’s greenhouse gas emissions targets and will help to improve air quality by cutting tailpipe emissions. The Shifts under this goal aim to build on the current momentum in the electric vehicle transition to support a more rapid transition to zero-emissions passenger and freight vehicles.

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

Council adopted an Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy in 2021
Growing network of public EV charging
Market trends and senior government funding opportunities driving rapid EV uptake
Rapid growth provides opportunity for EV charging in new development

Eliminating vehicle emissions significantly reduces community greenhouse gas emissions
Reduced air pollution supports health
Potential for revenue from sale of charging as low-carbon fuel to partially offset costs of infrastructure

3.2. Transition to zero-emissions vehicles

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Mitigation potential

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Health

Resilience

Prosperity

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

T6. Support and accelerate the transition of personal vehicles from internal-combustion to zero-emissions technologies

T7. Advocate for and encourage efficient and zero-emissions goods movement

T8. Support and encourage shared electric vehicles as an alternative to personal vehicles

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

T6. Support and accelerate the transition of personal vehicles from internal-combustion to zero-emissions technologies

T7. Advocate for and encourage efficient and zero-emissions goods movement

T8. Support and encourage shared electric vehicles as an alternative to personal vehicles

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Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

T6. Support and accelerate the transition of personal vehicles from internal-combustion to zero-emissions technologies

T7. Advocate for and encourage efficient and zero-emissions goods movement

T8. Support and encourage shared electric vehicles as an alternative to personal vehicles

+Strengths to build on

+Potential outcomes and benefits of implementing these shifts

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

T6. Support and accelerate the transition of personal vehicles from internal-combustion to zero-emissions technologies

T7. Advocate for and encourage efficient and zero-emissions goods movement

T8. Support and encourage shared electric vehicles as an alternative to personal vehicles

+Strengths to build on

+Potential outcomes and benefits of implementing these shifts

Adaptation potential

Mitigation potential

Equity

Health

Resilience

Prosperity