Supporting the shift to electric vehicles is one of the most immediate ways municipalities can reduce emissions. Many rural residents travel long distances. The operating costs of electric vehicles can be meaningfully lower than those of gas-powered vehicles. Photo courtesy of Wayne Caldwell
Published in
September 2025
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Who would have thought that by the mid-2020s, electric vehicles would be more than just a futuristic concept but be a practical, increasingly common choice for everyday travel? Twenty-five years ago, the idea of plugging in your car overnight and driving silently past gas stations felt like science fiction.
Even a decade ago, electric vehicles still seemed out of reach for many Canadians. They were expensive, inconvenient, and untested, especially in rural and small-town settings.
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