Clean Transportation

Toronto needs to speed up its electric vehicle infrastructure to meet targets, critics say

8/2021 - CBC - The city's aiming to install 10,000 public charging ports by 2030. A pilot project launched last year has seen the city install 17 on-street charging stations, but far more ambitious policies are needed to convince residents to buy in, said TAF's Ian Klesmer.

Four reasons you’re about to see more EVs in the GTHA

5/2021 - Big automakers and splashy government spending are grabbing headlines, but there are some pioneering problem-solvers in the EV world that are tackling the challenges ahead to electrify everything. TAF is funding four climate leaders across the GTHA to take on specific roadblocks to decarbonizing our transportation systems.

ZEV industry urges there’s no time to idle on the Clean Fuel Standard

4/2021 - The Clean Fuel Standard is now under review by the federal government and advocates are concerned about potential delays or further changes to the policy following other concessions.

Comments on Toronto’s Electric Vehicle Strategy

1/2020 - January 2020. City of Toronto. TAF commends the City of Toronto for its leadership in developing Toronto’s electric vehicle strategy.…

Achieving bold reductions in transportation-related carbon emissions

10/2019 - Funded by a grant from TAF and the City of Toronto, our research group set out to create an on-road emission inventory using traffic count data.

How to Know if an Electric Vehicle Makes Sense for You

8/2019 - There are lots of good reasons to consider going electric, and just a few factors to consider before assuming that an EV is right for you.

Toronto Star: Eliminating fuel efficiency standards would be an uber mistake for Toronto City Council

7/2019 - Opinion piece from our VP of policy and programs, Bryan Purcell.

TAF Comments on Vehicle-for-Hire Bylaw Review

6/2019 - June 2019. City of Toronto. The proposed bylaw update not only fails to move Toronto forward on addressing carbon emissions…

Why is Toronto considering eliminating fuel efficiency standards instead of strengthening them?

6/2019 - The City of Toronto is considering eliminating important fuel efficiency standards for the vehicle-for-hire industry.

Setting the stage for an electric mobility strategy for Toronto

5/2019 - The City of Toronto has just completed the Assessment Phase of its Electric Mobility Strategy. Here are some highlights.

The Clean Fuel Standard Explained

3/2019 - You’ve probably heard about the federal government’s commitments to work with the provinces and territories to take action on climate change. But have you heard about the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS)? The Clean Fuel Standard is expected to have the largest carbon impact of any policy under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

Faces of Climate Action

1/2019 - January 2019. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Can you guess what a major real estate developer and a community equity…