The federal government is putting more than $25 million into 33 projects to expand electric vehicle charging, cut freight emissions and develop new technology for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is providing $9.7 million for 23 projects to install over 850 EV chargers across the country through its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. The chargers will be placed in public areas, along highways, at workplaces, and in multi-unit buildings.

Another $8 million will support six projects under the Energy Innovation Program, focusing on technology for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and solutions to operational challenges in electric fleets.

“With today’s announcement, we are accelerating the transition to zero emission vehicles with the instal

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