Here are my comments on the new EV charging stations which were unveiled at 1 Toyota Place today in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood:
- Good afternoon everyone,
- It is a pleasure to be here today in Scarborough for the unveiling of Jule’s new EV Fast Charging System.
- This is a proud moment for our community, and I want to thank Jule, Toyota Canada, and Mitsui Canada for their leadership and investment in clean technology right here in Scarborough,
- and for helping to shape the future of transportation not just in Toronto, but across Canada and North America.
- As many of you know, transportation is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Toronto.
- In 2022, passenger vehicles alone accounted for 23% of our city’s emissions.
- That is why the City of Toronto has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 through our TransformTO Net Zero Strategy.
- One of our key targets is for 30% of all registered vehicles in Toronto to be electric by 2030.
- But to get there, we need the right infrastructure and that is exactly what today’s event is about.
- Public EV charging, especially fast charging, is essential for people who can’t charge at home.
- It’s also vital for encouraging more people to make the switch to electric.
- This new fast charging system is more than just a piece of technology, it is a symbol of progress.
- It represents cleaner air, quieter streets, and a more sustainable future for our city.
- Thank you again to Jule, Toyota, and Mitsui for your partnership and your commitment to innovation.
- Your work in battery energy storage, EV charging, and EV vehicles is important to our city’s climate goals and economic growth.
- And thank you to everyone here today for supporting a greener, healthier, and more connected Toronto.
- Let’s keep moving forward together.
- Thank you!
