Season 5 Wrapped

On this episode of EcoLife, we hit the open road for an end-of-summer road trip with 22 of Canada’s most popular electric vehicles—and the results may surprise you. There’s still plenty to learn when it comes to charging smart and maximizing your EV’s efficiency.See the full results of the CAA EV Circuit.

“Driving an electric vehicle in the winter is awesome.” It might not be the sentiment most Albertans expect, but that's Shawn Thomas' experience after years of driving electric in our climate. In this episode, we catch up with Shawn, an EV Ambassador for Plug’n Drive, at its EVs are for EVeryone tour stop in Edmonton. He shares practical insights on some of the biggest questions Albertans have about electric vehicles, from winter driving and range anxiety to charging and road-tripping. He also explains how going on a test drive—with an EV Ambassador—helps people make more informed decisions about whether an EV is right for them.As part of the EVs are for EVeryone tour, the Mobile EV Education Trailer is parked at AMA Edmonton South until August 30. Test drives are available in a range of EVs Thursday to Sunday.Learn more about the Plug’n Drive event.

Welcome to EcoLife, AMA’s newest podcast exploring positive impacts we can have on our planet.In this preview episode, hosts Krystal Maharaj and Carly Weiss introduce the series, sharing what listeners can expect—from conversations with Albertans making a difference to ideas and inspiration on everyday sustainable living.Join the EcoLife community.Learn more about AMA.Learn more about AMA's Car Care events.

That's a wrap on another electrifying season of EV Life. In this short but sweet episode, we share all the best ways to stay plugged into the world of electric vehicles. Whether you're a seasoned EV driver or just curious about your options, we've got resources and spaces dedicated just for you!Join the EV Life communityVisit the EV section of our website for more resources

In this episode, we chat with Abdel Ali, CEO and Co-founder of Kiwi Charge to explore how robots, and AI are transforming EV charging in multi-residential buildings. Abdel explains how it works, the challenges it solves, and why it's a game changer for both property managers and EV owners. Learn more about Kiwi ChargeJoin the conversation in the EV Life group

EV batteries are finding a new purpose beyond the road. In this episode, Moment Energy’s co-founder, Sumreen Rattan, breaks down what second-life batteries are, how they differ from recycled batteries, and some of the different ways a retired EV battery can be repurposed.Learn more about Moment Energy and second-life EV batteriesJoin the conversation in the EV Life group

Did you know that Norway aims to hit 100% in electric vehicle sales in 2025? As one of the leading countries in EV adoption, we spoke with the Norwegian Automobile Federation to learn about where they’re at with this goal and how their EV industry is evolving to embrace the increase in EVs on the road. Season 1 Episode with NAFNAF 2025 EV winter test results Join the conversation in the EV Life group

You may be familiar with using a wireless charger for your phone, but what about your car? In this episode, we chat with Adam Halsey from InductEV about how wireless EV charging works, its benefits, and how common it may become in the future.Learn more about wireless charging at InductEVJoin the conversation in the EV Life group

Solid-state batteries are a hot topic in the EV world, predicting more range, faster charging, and increased safety. Linda Nazar, professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Waterloo, joins us to break down what solid-state batteries are, how they perform compared to lithium-ion batteries, and how soon we may see them on the mass market.Learn more about Linda Nazar’s researchJoin the conversation in the EV Life group

A topic of conversation that’s made headlines in recent years is EV battery fires, and we’re here to talk about it. In this episode, Tim Burrows from the Electric Vehicle Society (EVS) breaks down some statistics on EV battery fires, how common they are, and what auto manufacturers are doing to address the risks. Learn more from EVSEVS WebsiteJoin the conversation in the EV Life group