Sparking The Transition

Host Lucas Porter dives deep into Canada's move toward electrifying transportation. Each episode will address the issues and opportunities of a different aspect of the transition, which will be explored with the help of experts from all facets of the EV sphere with unique insights into how we can break barriers and encourage electrification.

Episodes

The Knowledge Barrier: False Beliefs and The Power of Perception

December 14, 2022 • 47 mins

If high prices and charging concerns are holding you back from buying electric, fear not! They may not be as bad as they seem. I talk with CEO of Plug'nDrive Cara Clairman; we cover the biggest (perceived) barriers to EV adoption and how self-image influences our car purchases. To Learn More...Want to find out Who Killed the Electric Car? You can watch the documentary online here. Live in British Columbia? Use this fuel savings cal...

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Context For an EV Transition: Carbon Footprints and Curious Consumers

November 30, 2022 • 38 mins

On the first episode of Sparking the Transition, you'll learn how electric vehicles lower emissions, get us closer to a net-zero future, and how we can maximize their climate benefits through cooperation. I'll summarize the federal government's climate goals and how their EV policies can help you. I'm joined by EV-curious consumer Ben Schulman, who recently purchased a new vehicle. What factors were top of mind for him, did he buy ...

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Welcome To Sparking The Transition

November 29, 2022 • 4 mins

Electric cars are gaining prominence quickly, and there's a lot to learn if you're thinking about making the switch. Broadly, that's what this podcast will cover, but this episode is meant to explain who I am, why I'm doing this podcast, and what you can expect to learn from upcoming episodes.

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