Climate change is no longer a distant threat, they are already manifested with us and any decline in connection with the transition to decarbonized transport methods should seriously be questioned.
Pragmatism is certainly not to slow down the transition to less polluting modes of transport, but to maintain or even accelerate the rate. Let us remember that transport is the main source of air pollution and GES in Quebec, with direct impacts on public health.
While China and Europe are rushing at full speed, Quebec and Canada have also taken the bet of ambition by focusing on vehicle electrification standards and targets to be reached by 2035. Today, one in four in four vehicles sold in the world is electric. Thanks to Quebec engineering and with our own hydroelectricity, we have all the assets to stand out as a leader.
Industrial strategy
Admittedly, it is possible to review certain short -term targets to be flexibility during the Trump era, but it is important to maintain a predictable framework and incentives during this transition period.
A clear industrial strategy, which does not change according to adversities, is the only way to achieve our sustainable development objectives.
Nexts for zero emission vehicles do not slow down the economy. They propel her. They stimulate innovation, ensure market predictability to investors, create thousands of sustainable jobs and offer citizens an increased choice of less polluting vehicles and at more competitive prices.
As for consumers, those who opt for an electric vehicle make an economical choice, since several models save more than $ 30,000 in ten years, thanks to significantly lower fuel and maintenance costs.
The profits extend to the country: achieve our sales objectives of zero emission vehicles could generate more than $ 90 billion in health gains and avoid up to 11,000 premature deaths over the next 25 years.
Reduction of emissions
These gains are directly linked to the major environmental impact of electric vehicles. Food exclusively by renewable electricity, they can reduce emissions by 85% compared to conventional petrol models.
Some will denounce the distortion that standards create in the market. However, the same goes for other support measures which some opponents already take advantage of.
To combat climate change and develop an emerging strategic sector, state involvement sometimes becomes necessary. Frames and incentives are needed.
In 2023, Quebec was already two years ahead of its objectives, proof that the industry meets when the rules are clear and ambitious.
To target zero -emission vehicle targets on our roads is to defend our health, our environment, our economy and our energy independence.
Michelle Llambias Meunier, CEO of Propulsions Quebec
Daniel Breton, CEO of Electric Mobility Canada X
