Annual Conference for Tesla Owners Club - Ontario Association

University of Waterloo has now become the first institution of higher learning to have installed a smart EV charging infrastructure in support of research to the energy and the auto sector.

The event was intended to bring enthusiastic Tesla owners, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore the advancements of electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada’s transportation sector. Professor Nathwani, as a guest speaker, has highlighted the emerging innovations in the energy sector globally that would shape the future role of electric mobility as a key driver of decarbonization at the national level. He has provided a perspective on the scope and scale of transformation of the energy system required to reduce the threat to climate change arising from use of fossil fuels. The transport sector is a large contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a rapid transition to non-carbon form of energy for mobility services is part of the answer.

Electric Mobility in all modes of transport will emerge as a key plank in the tool-kit for positive change. The arrival of electric cars coupled with widespread policy support at national levels including Canada is an indicator that a pivotal moment has arrived. Beyond electric cars displacing gasoline vehicles, new business models are emerging that recognize the value of the storage capacity in EVs as support for ancillary services to the grid. The car changing places with the grid-and the car owner as a grid operator is not too farfetched from reality. Such a paradigm shift will have a profound impact on our ability to make a positive change for an energy transition that is in alignment with aspirational national targets for GHG reduction.

The Tesla Owners Club of Ontario is comprised of friendly and enthusiastic Tesla owners and reservation holders. The club is a member of Tesla Motors’ official Owners Club program.