EV Life (Alberta Motor Association)
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| 05 Nov 2024 | Renting an EV with Award Evolution | 00:19:18 | |
In this episode, we chat with Devon Award, President and CEO of Award Evolution. Being the only exclusive EV rental vehicle provider in Alberta, Devon explains what the process to rent an EV looks like, things people should know about renting an EV and discusses the different car models they have in their fleet, with many more to come. | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | EV Charging for Multi-unit Residential Buildings | 00:13:18 | |
In this episode, we chat with William Lemay-Choquette from Murbly, an online platform dedicated to helping multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) implement electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Whether you're a tenant, building owner, or property manager, William breaks down some steps and considerations for making your building EV-ready. | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | EV Charging Solutions with Blossom EV | 00:16:25 | |
In this episode, we chat with Narinder Ghuman, Co-Founder of Blossom EV, also known as “the Airbnb of EV Charging.” Blossom EV offers a community-minded solution to the growing need for convenient and accessible EV chargers. Listen in to learn how the platform works and how EV owners can help build the EV charging infrastructure—all while making some extra passive income. | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | The Great Canadian EV Road Trip | 00:30:08 | |
Ever wonder what it’s like to drive across Canada in an EV? This is your chance to get the inside scoop! In this episode we chat with Richard and Nicole Ivity who have been on the road for over 18 months in their Rivian R1T electric pickup truck. Richard and Nicole dive into all the details from their road trip, from how their EV performed in different climates and terrains, to overcoming charging challenges, to connecting with EV owners across the country. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Welcome to Season 4 of EV Life | 00:04:15 | |
Welcome back to another exciting season of EV Life! There have been so many developments in the EV industry in 2024 and we’re here to talk about it. This season we will be diving into hot topics we’ve never covered before, and talking to electrification experts who are moving the needle in their respective spaces. Sneak peek into next week's episode: we'll be speaking to the CEO of the FIRST EV fueling station in Canada. It's a conversation you don't want to miss! Have an idea for a future episode? Want to share your thoughts on a topic we discussed? Our EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App is the perfect place to share them! It’s a community made just for you, whether you’re curious about EVs or are an EV owner yourself. We look forward to chatting with you there! | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | Answering Questions from the EV Life Community | 00:19:02 | |
Have a burning question about EVs? There’s a good chance it’s already been answered in a previous episode! We’re switching it up in this episode by answering some common questions that come up in the EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App. From cost considerations to battery lifespan, the EV Life podcast and community group are both helpful resources available to you on your EV journey. Mentioned in this episode:
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| 29 Oct 2024 | Electric Aviation with Harbour Air | 00:13:14 | |
In this episode, we chat with Erika Holtz, Program Manager and Lead Engineer for Electrification at Harbour Air. In 2019, Harbour Air’s eBeaver plane made history as the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft. Listen in as Erika shares the details of Harbour Air’s journey towards electrifying its fleet and what the future of electric aviation could look like. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | EVs in the News: Canada's First EV Station | 00:13:11 | |
In this episode, we chat with Tim Murphy, CEO of ChargeStop, Canada’s first dedicated electric vehicle charging station, which opened in September 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. Listen to Tim share the inspiration behind opening ChargeStop, how the station will serve EV owners and communities, and their exciting plans for future expansion. | |||
| 31 Dec 2024 | Season Recap and Tools for the Road Ahead | 00:05:57 | |
What was your favourite episode this season? We’d love to hear your feedback by leaving a review wherever you listen or connecting with us in the EV Life group on the AMA mobile app. In this episode, we share some highlights from this season and ways you can stay up-to-date and informed on EVs in the months to come. | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | Going Electric with Kurt Sampson | 00:34:24 | |
Is an EV right for you? In this episode, Kurt Sampson, CAA Atlantic's Zero-Emission Vehicle Advocate, shares his personal EV journey and some important things you should know if you’re considering buying an EV. Watch Watt’s Up with EVs with Kurt Sampson | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | BONUS EPISODE: A Real-World EV Winter Performance Test | 00:19:00 | |
To get the full picture of this episode and the test experience, we encourage you to head over to our YouTube channel to watch this episode on video! As Albertans, we know how to weather temperature extremes. But can EVs do the same? In this special bonus episode, we find out which EVs performed best in our real-world winter stress-test. Discover the best electric cars for winters in Alberta Join the discussion in the EV Life group A special thanks to our guests:
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| 05 Dec 2022 | Introducing EV Life | 00:09:19 | |
In this special preview episode of AMA’s EV Life podcast, host Krystal Maharaj and producer Allison Bench introduce what you can expect this season, including teasers of upcoming guests: the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta and the Norwegian Automobile Federation. The EV Life podcast will help Albertans stay informed on the ins and outs of driving electric, touching on initiatives, innovation and incentives happening in the province as well as digging into some concerns for those considering the switch.
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| 19 Dec 2022 | Retrofitting: Meet the ’EV Mad Scientist’ | 00:17:33 | |
In Episode 2 of EV Life, join us for a conversation with Calgarian Terry Orr, also known as the EV Mad Scientist. Terry shares how his love of classic cars and an interest in EVs became a passionate hobby of retrofitting internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.
For show transcripts and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit: https://ama.ab.ca/community/connect/podcasts/ev-life | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | Mobility Futures with Shell | 00:25:11 | |
In this episode of EV Life we chat with Terry Broughton, Shell’s general manager of e-Mobility, on how the company is planning for the future. We discuss Shell’s target of being a net-zero company by 2050 and its plans for supporting customers and clients as the North American demand for EV charging infrastructure increases. READ MORE: | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | EVs and Batteries with Alberta’s E3 Lithium | 00:24:21 | |
In Episode 10 of EV Life, we chat with Chris Doornbos, CEO and Director of E3 Lithium, a lithium resource technology company based in Alberta. Chris shares the company’s plans to produce lithium products via a direct extraction method by 2026. He shares insights into the distinction between this process and traditional lithium mining, and the economic and environmental implications this nascent industry will have in Alberta. READ MORE: | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | EV Technician Training and Technology with SAIT | 00:27:15 | |
In this episode of EV Life we’re joined by Matt Carpenter, an instructor at the Southern Institute of Technology’s School of Transportation. Matt—who has worked at SAIT for 20 years and has extensive automotive knowledge—shares how the school is preparing technicians to work on electric vehicles, hybrids, and with new and evolving technologies like regenerative breaking systems. | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | Smart Charging with Optiwatt | 00:13:02 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by CEO of Optiwatt Casey Donahue. Casey talks to us about how the Optiwatt app works to inform EV owners on the best times to charge their vehicles—which can help manage grid loads and further reduce emissions. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Canada's EV Supply Chain with Accelerate | 00:21:05 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we explore what the electric vehicle supply chain looks like in Canada, from mining all the way to sales. We speak to Matthew Fortier, CEO of Accelerate, to discuss the current EV supply chain in Canada and to learn how it’s evolving. Tune in to hear the conversation.
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| 11 Jun 2024 | EV Conversions with EV Underground | 00:19:47 | |
Join us for another episode of the EV Life podcast for a conversation with Jason Arnold of EV Underground, an electric vehicle conversion shop located in Calgary, Alberta. We chat about the work Jason and his team are doing to help car owners convert their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs. He also shares some tips for our listeners who are considering this option.
More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | EV Lithium-ion Battery Recycling with Kelleher Environmental | 00:26:39 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, environmental engineer Maria Kelleher joins us to chat about the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Canada. Kelleher, who started Toronto-based environmental consulting firm Kelleher Environmental, explains the process of recycling lithium-ion batteries, second life uses, and how companies and researchers are helping shape the future of the industry. | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Alberta EV Road Trip | 00:12:42 | |
In Episode 13 of EV Life, AMA’s Jeff Cummings discusses an electric vehicle road trip he took in Alberta winter—when it was -20 C. We’ll hear about his experience as a first-time EV driver including the differences he noticed, and how the car handled in Alberta’s cold weather. READ MORE: How Winter Can Affect Your Electric Vehicle | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | EV Maintenance Part 2 with Steve Elder from BCIT | 00:18:57 | |
Welcome back to the EV Life podcast. On this episode, we continue our conversation on EV maintenance with Steve Elder of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Steve shares how BCIT is preparing technicians to work on hybrid and fully electric vehicles in the future. He also shares considerations for EV upkeep and tips for owners of EVs. Make sure you check out episode 9 of the EV Life podcast to hear the first part of this series. More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Expanding EV infrastructure with FortisAlberta | 00:20:21 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by Jennifer Shillam and Dave Hunka of FortisAlberta. They share FortisAlberta’s plans for expanding EV charging infrastructure and supporting development in rural areas, plus we discuss how the province’s power grid could handle mass adoption of electric vehicles. | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Off-Grid Charging with Create Solar | 00:15:15 | |
Franzi Tschurtschenthaler, solar engineer at Create Solar, joins EV Life host Krystal Maharaj for a conversation on off-grid charging. Franzi tells us what off-grid charging means, and spoiler alert, it doesn’t involve moving to a cabin in the woods. But if you did want to move to a cabin in the woods, he shares some EV charging options for you, too. We also learn a little about the company’s solar village project, a first of its kind in Canada. Learn more: | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | EV Studies with Pembina Institute | 00:14:52 | |
Join us for another episode of EV Life as we chat with Adam Thorn from the Pembina Institute. Thorn, who is the director of Pembina’s transportation program, shares some insights into research the think-tank has conducted around electric vehicles and why it’s so important for researchers to be exploring the future of clean energy options in Canada. | |||
| 14 May 2024 | ZEVs in Construction with Susan Courty of WiRE | 00:13:40 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, Susan Courty, a construction electrician and leader of the Edmonton chapter of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) joins us for a conversation on how construction sites can integrate zero-emission vehicles into their work sites. She discusses the benefits and challenges for companies to make the transition, and she also shares some information on WiRE and the work they’re doing to foster a diverse and inclusive community in the renewable energy sector. More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Answering Your Most-Asked EV Questions | 00:24:18 | |
EV Life podcast host Krystal Maharaj and producer Allison Bench bring you a special episode for our Season 2 finale. We went out to AMA Car Care events in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary and met with Albertans like you to explore what the biggest questions are around electric vehicles. And stick around until the end, because we also have a special interview with a rural EV owner. | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | Environmental Impacts of Lithium Batteries | 00:14:26 | |
Northwestern University Ph.D Candidate Jenna Trost joins us on the EV Life podcast to speak about the research she is conducting at the Dunn Lab around the environmental impacts of lithium battery production, as well as what solutions there are to this complex issue. Northwestern University’s Dunn Lab | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Welcome to Season 3 of EV Life | 00:02:56 | |
The EV Life podcast is back for another season! In season 3 we’ll be speaking to more experts and everyday Albertans as we continue to explore the world of electric vehicles. You can expect to hear interviews on lots of research and development and emerging technologies in the zero-emission vehicle industry. New episodes will be coming out every Tuesday, so don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the interviews to come: Episode 1: EV Roaming with ChargeHub: What exactly is EV roaming? Join us as we chat with Simon Pillarella from ChargeHub to talk about how they’ve joined forces with organizations, businesses, and the government to help make using public charging networks a seamless process for Canadians.
Episode 2: Off-Grid Charging with Create Solar: Today, most electric vehicle owners charge up using the electric power grid, but Create Solar is working on giving Canadians options. We’re joined by a solar engineer, Franzi Tschurtschenthaler, to discuss the options available for off-grid EV charging.
Episode 3: Recharged: EV Battery Recycling with Lithion Technologies: Lithium-ion battery recycling is a hot topic. Last season we spoke to Maria Kelleher of Kelleher Environmental to talk about EV battery recycling. This season, we continue the conversation with Lithion Technologies to learn even more about the process of recycling lithium batteries in Canada.
We want to hear from you! Have an idea for a future episode? Want to share your thoughts on the interviews we do? Or just looking to connect with like-minded Albertans on the topic of zero-emission vehicles? Then we’d love for you to join the EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App. We can’t wait to connect with you. | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | EV Charging in Alberta | 00:30:36 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast we’ll dig into EV charging in Alberta. ATCO senior engineer Will York shares how the power utility company is contributing to the electrification of transportation in Alberta and more. Plus, we hear from Albertan EV owner John Epler, who joined us to talk about his experience of having to rely on public chargers to fuel his vehicle. Read more: ATCO and EVs https://electric.atco.com/en-ca/energy-future/electric-vehicles.html | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | The Relectric Car Team | 00:15:01 | |
Tune in to Episode 7 of EV Life to hear about the Relectric Car Team, an initiative launched in 2019 by a group of engineering students at the University of Calgary. The team of students aims to convert gasoline vehicles into electric vehicles, as well as eventually create a public library of information on the process for Albertans interested in retrofitting. In this interview we are joined by two current student team members, Brooke Kindleman and Amrit Mahendrarajah. READ MORE: | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Ask an EV Owner | 00:20:00 | |
Welcome back to the EV Life podcast. In the final episode of season 3 of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by two Albertan drivers. Both are recent owners of electric vehicles, and they give us some insight into what their experiences have been like in the first year of switching from full ICE vehicles. Sherri is the owner of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and Manuel is the owner of a battery electric vehicle (BEV). The EV Life podcast will be back for season 4 in the fall of 2024! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen so you’re the first to know when the next episode will be out. Have an idea for an episode? Join the community below and let us know what we should talk about next. More: | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Largest Survey of EV Owners in Canada | 00:22:05 | |
In the Season 1 finale of EV Life, we’ll learn more about the experiences of Albertans who own and drive electric vehicles. Host Krystal Maharaj interviews Jeff Kasbrick, the Alberta Motor Association’s Vice President of Advocacy and Operations, on the results of an EV survey conducted on behalf of AMA and the Canadian Automobile Association. Over 16,000 Canadians who drive EVs—including 1,010 Albertans—were surveyed, and the results found that their worries around range, cold weather, and battery power declined after owning an EV. Plus, a look back on Season 1 of AMA’s EV Life. READ MORE: Largest Survey of EV Owners in Canada | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Buying a Pre-Owned EV with Go Electric | 00:14:33 | |
Sean Klug of Go Electric joins EV Life for a conversation on how buying a pre-owned electric vehicle can be a more affordable option for people eyeing the market. We learn about the company’s haggle-free business model and the most important considerations when buying a pre-owned EV. READ MORE: | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | NAIT and the Future of Automotive Training | 00:28:38 | |
Join us for another episode of EV Life as we sit down with Russell Belik, chair of the Auto Apprenticeship program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), on the program’s current hybrid vehicle training components and what the future may hold for automotive students in Alberta. READ MORE: NAIT’s Automotive Service Technician program | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | EVs and Alberta’s Power Grid | 00:39:02 | |
The demand on Alberta's power grid will increase as more people adopt electric vehicles. In Episode 9 of EV Life, we sit down with EPCOR to learn how the company is planning for the future of grid management to accommodate for growing needs. As well, we chat with public policy researcher Aviv Fried to talk about the benefit of shifting charging patterns. READ MORE: | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | Charging Infrastructure Across Alberta and Canada | 00:33:56 | |
Learn about how Alberta’s EV charging infrastructure compares to the rest of Canada and whether “range anxiety” is a valid worry in this episode of EV Life. Logan Hoyland from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) joins EV Life host Krystal Maharaj to chat about how the organization works to help municipalities improve their infrastructure, plus special guest host Kevin Chornohos chats with Elexicon Group, the company that organized a Coast to Coast EV tour. READ MORE: Municipal Climate Change Action Centre | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | EV Maintenance Part 1 with Lacombe Quick Lane | 00:12:02 | |
On this episode of the EV Life podcast, we start a two-part conversation on electric vehicle maintenance. We’re joined by Taylor Waldbauer and Kelsey Bilyk, the service director and marketing director of Lacombe Quick Lane, respectively. Taylor and Kelsey walk us through some of the maintenance requirements for EVs and share some tips for owners to reduce wear and tear on their cars over time. More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | Electric Vehicles and Disaster Mitigation | 00:16:48 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Wong, assistant professor at the University of Alberta in Transportation Engineering. Stephen shares some insights into research his team is working on around the use of electric vehicles in disasters, including evacuation equity and power management. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | The Age of Electric with AMA | 00:19:09 | |
AMA’s EV Life podcast is all about keeping Albertans up to speed on what they need to know about electric vehicles. And as an auto club, AMA is making sure there are supports in place for all our members—whatever they may drive. This week’s episode features AMA’s Associate Vice President of Operations Colin Fritz, to chat about EV charging stations, emergency charge top-ups, specialized driver training and more ways the association is accelerating into the future. READ MORE: The Age of Electric with AMA | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Buying an EV | 00:21:16 | |
In this episode of EV Life, we’re talking about buying electric vehicles in Alberta with two dealerships, Go Auto and Martin Motor Sports. Phil Abram, CEO of Go Auto, joins us to talk about the supply and demand of EVs in Alberta along with advice on what potential buyers should be asking when considering an EV. We also chat with Chad Leys and Chris Parsons from Martin Motor Sports about the fully electric Zero Motorcycles. Join our EV Life group to connect with other EV curious and enthusiast Albertans Read More : Go Auto | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | EV Range Testing with AAA | 00:21:24 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast we’re joined by Greg Brannon, Director of Automotive Engineering for AAA. Greg shares research that AAA has conducted on EV range testing, including how some results have differed from EV range estimates provided by auto manufacturers, as well as the advocacy work being done to ensure consumers are receiving accurate information about the vehicles they purchase. | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Welcome to Season 2 of EV Life | 00:33:39 | |
Welcome to season two of the EV Life podcast! We’re kicking things off with a panel discussion with two Alberta EV owners, Chad Irving and Devon Award. Chad and Devon spoke to host Krystal Maharaj at AMA’s first EV Event on June 3, to share what it’s like owning and driving electric vehicles in Alberta and across Canada. Producer Allison Bench also joins the conversation to share what’s in store for season two.
Join the conversation in our EV Life community on the AMA Mobile App.
For learn more about how AMA is support EV drivers in the province, click here. https://ama.ab.ca/community/care/protecting-environment/electric-vehicles | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | Electric Vehicles in Winter | 00:38:10 | |
In Episode 4 of EV Life, we hear from the Norwegian Auto Federation (NAF) on the EV Winter Testing the association has performed on dozens of vehicles. Plus, world-renowned climate scientist Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks on his EV-related journalism in Forbes Magazine. READ MORE: Norwegian Auto Federation: EV Winter Test 5 Responses A Climate Scientist Received After Buying An Electric Car Contact details and more on the EV Life podcast | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | EV Outreach | 00:23:56 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast we’re joined by Emma Jarratt, executive editor for Electric Autonomy—a Canadian online publication that shares research and news on EVs. She shares why this platform is important and gives us some insight into how it helps inform Canadians on EVs and more. Visit Electric Autonomy Canada | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | Net-zero Transportation Research and FCEVs | 00:21:48 | |
Dr. David Layzell joins the EV Life podcast to discuss zero-net transportation research in Alberta, including what hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are and how they may be used in the future. Layzell is a professor at the University of Calgary and the director of the Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research (CESAR) initiative. He also helped found and is an energy systems architect for Transition Accelerator, a non-profit focused on net-zero energy transitions in Canada. Learn more about David Layzell and CESAR | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | EV Roaming with ChargeHub | 00:11:23 | |
Welcome to season three of AMA’s EV Life podcast! In our first episode of the season, we chat with Simon Pillarella, head of marketing and business development at ChargeHub. Simon joins host, Krystal Maharaj, to chat about EV roaming and a nation-wide initiative between multiple organizations, government, and businesses known as Agora. Agora was created to build awareness and educational resources for Canadians on connecting to multiple charging networks using a single account. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you’d like to share your thoughts on EV roaming or anything else related to zero-emission vehicles, join the EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App.
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| 12 Dec 2022 | Electric Vehicle 101 with EVAA | 00:25:30 | |
In Episode 1 of the EV Life podcast, we’ll get up to speed on the EV scene in Alberta. Our first featured guests are Andrew Batiuk and Michael Correa with the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA). The organization was initially founded in 2014 as a social networking group, but EVAA is now a registered non-profit that aims to share information around EVs and charging infrastructure in Alberta. We also visited Edmonton’s Electric Vehicle Expo, and you’ll hear from attendees about some questions and concerns they have around the future of transportation.
For show transcripts and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit: https://ama.ab.ca/community/connect/podcasts/ev-life | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Fleet Electrification with 7 Gen | 00:18:31 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by Shayna Rector Bleeker who is the co-founder of 7 Generation Capital (7Gen), which helps businesses and organizations shift their fleets to zero-emission modes of transportation. The company assists with mobilizing capital and provides the ‘know-how’ on electrifying fleets. Listen to Shayna share her insights and steps needed for fleet electrification. More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | CAA EV Buyer’s Guide | 00:14:08 | |
If you’re wondering where to begin when it comes to choosing an electric vehicle, CAA has you covered. In Episode 5 of EV Life, Kristine D’Arbelles with CAA National joins us to speak on the organization’s interactive EV Buyer’s Guide that will match your lifestyle and budget with one of the 90-plus electric vehicles currently available in Canada. READ MORE: CAA EV Buyer’s Guide
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| 30 Oct 2023 | EV Taxis in Alberta | 00:18:50 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by sustainability engineer and consultant Matt Grace who is researching the potential benefits of converting taxi fleets to EVs in Alberta. The research project, which is being spearheaded by Green Calgary and funded by Alberta Ecotrust, aims to support zero-emission goals, and identify possible challenges that may come if there is a large-scale adoption of EV taxis in the province. | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Exploring Micromobility with EY | 00:13:54 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Lance Mortlock, managing partner of energy and resources Canada at Ernst & Young (EY) Canada. Dr. Mortlock explains what micromobility means and how it can help expand cities and accessibility. EY conducted a study on the evolving landscape of e-mobility in Canada and we discuss some of the findings of that report. Tune in to learn more about how e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility modes of transportation are redefining the mobility landscape. More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group | |||
| 07 May 2024 | Recharged: EV Battery Recycling with Lithion Technologies | 00:13:53 | |
In this episode of the EV Life podcast, Jean-Christophe Lambert of Lithion Technologies joins us for a conversation on recycling lithium-ion batteries. Lambert shares some insights into the process of how electric vehicle and other rechargeable batteries are recycled here in Canada and how recycling technologies are evolving. More: Join the conversation in the EV Life group | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | The Government of Canada and EVs | 00:20:49 | |
In Episode 3 of EV Life, we speak to Thierry Spiess with Natural Resources Canada on government initiatives and the future of transportation. For show transcripts and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit: https://ama.ab.ca/community/connect/podcasts/ev-life | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | EV Tariffs Explained with Dr. Sumeet Gulati | 00:13:01 | |
In recent news, the Government of Canada announced a 100% tariff on imported Chinese-made EVs into Canada. What does this mean for you, the EV owner or potential EV owner? And what does this mean for the EV industry in Canada as a whole? Find the answers in this episode with Dr. Sumeet Gulati, Environmental and Resource Economics and the University of British Columbia. | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | EVs in Motorsports with UALberta Formula Racing | 00:11:07 | |
In this episode, we dip our toes into the world of EVs in motorsports. Jessie Derksen, Drivetrain Lead for the University of Alberta’s Formula Racing team, shares about the club’s very first electric racecar built in 2024. Learn how electric racecars perform compared to traditional combustion engine racecars, and the process of building one from start to finish. | |||