MTO announces provincial incentives for electric vehicles.-
At a June 18th press conference in Toronto, Ontario's
Transportation Minister, the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, announced
provincial incentives to promote electric vehicles in Ontario. With
these incentives, Nissan LEAF - the world's first mass-marketed
all-electric, real world car - will be eligible for the maximum
incentive of $8,500.
"We are extremely pleased the Province of Ontario has
taken this important step to promote zero-emission mobility and solidify
its commitment to a greener Ontario," said Mark McDade, Director of
Marketing with Nissan Canada. "As manufacturers ramp up production of
electric vehicles, incentives like this are an important way to ensure
they can compete with traditional internal combustion engine vehicles
that already have the cost benefits of mass production."
The provincial incentives will range between $5,000 and
$8,500, depending on the size of the battery the vehicle uses. With a 24
kwh battery, Nissan LEAF is eligible for the full amount.
"At Nissan our goal is to be the leader in zero-emission mobility and with the Nissan LEAF, we are well on our way," added McDade. "Nissan LEAF is a car built for the real-world with comfortable seating for five, lots of cargo space and industry-leading technology, which will be offered at an affordable price. Those who choose zero-emission mobility will not need to compromise."
Nissan Canada recently launched the consumer website www.nissan.ca/LEAF and to date, over 2,500 Canadian "handraisers" have signed up to receive news related to the Nissan LEAF.
Nissan LEAF will be available in the United States, Japan and parts of Europe later this year and will arrive in parts of Canada by the end of 2011. Mass-marketing of Nissan LEAF will begin in 2012.
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Why do I have to pay income taxes to help people buy this electric car?
Nissan can stay home if they cant produce a car that is unsellable without a grant!!!!
They actually told our government they would not sell it in Canada unless they are subsidized...
If every company would need grants from the government to pay for new product too expensive to sell. I would like to get an Iphone for $19.95... please!
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