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High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps

Federal government programs to close the price gap between electric vehicles and gas-powered vehicles are a start, but don't go far enough, according to Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association.

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High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps

Federal government programs to close the price gap between electric vehicles and gas-powered vehicles are a start, but don't go far enough, according to Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association.

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