Policy Primer: Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario

Policy Primer: Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario Policy Primer: Policy Primer: Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario December 2023 Overview As it stands, transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario. [...] To date, most efforts to expand charging and refuelling stations have focused on passenger vehicles.vi Infrastructure needs to be designed to allow physical access for larger vehicles and to ensure that sites can support the high-powered, Level 3 charging required for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along major roads and highways. [...] Invest in low-carbon vehicle research and development programs at Ontario’s post-secondary institutions to support the advancement and commercialization of new technologies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle classes. [...] The United States offers businesses a tax credit for the purchase of any commercial EV or fuel cell EV.ix In Canada, the federal government’s Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program provides incentives of up to $200,000 per vehicle (based on the vehicle class) for up to ten vehicles annually, for Canadian businesses looking to transition their fleets.x Several. [...] Canada also offers the Green Freight Program, which helps fleets reduce their fuel consumption and emissions through energy assessments, retrofits, and the purchase of low-carbon vehicles.xi Recommendation (Ontario): Consider adopting a low-carbon vehicle incentive program for commercial fleets to complement the federal iMHZEV program and Green Freight Program, and match the incentives found in Br.