Ranchers and other ATV and UTV users can expect to see updates to Quebec-based BRP’s Can-Am line for 2026, including a new Defender side-by-side UTV and a battery-electric version of the Outlander ATV.
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Can-Am rolls out 2026 upgrades
New Defender HD11 joins the lineup alongside an all-electric Outlander
Editor’s Rant: Over/underwhelmed
Whether existing ag programs fit the bill or not, expect the feds to try to shoehorn problems into them
Successive federal governments have been working to get out of the ad-hoc farm payment business — so whether existing programs fit the bill or not, it’s unsurprising when the feds try to shoehorn problems into one or more of those.
A closer look at battery electric cars
We get some personal experience with the emerging automotive trend
When the national Plug’n Drive event hit town, Scott Garvey decided to expand his range of experience with battery electric vehicles (BEVs), trying out the Hyundai Kona and Chevy Equinox.
Silverado EV, F-150 Lightning take a cold comparison
CAA evaluated the two EV pickups as part of a winter road test
The object of CAA’s test was to determine the actual cold-weather driving range for each of the vehicles involved, and compare that to their manufacturers’ published claims.
Government support for electric vehicle sector threatens agriculture says federation
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is asking the federal government to re-assess its subsidies for electric vehicles and battery manufacturing in Canada.
Editor’s Rant: Hew that wood, draw that water
Doing nothing was not an option
The case of Canada’s tariffs on Chinese EVs versus China’s retaliatory tariffs on Canadian peas and canola products will boil down to how comfortable we are as Canadians in allowing other countries to pick our losers.
A first look at John Deere’s electric tractors
John Deere unveils its prototype electric tractors and support infrastructure
John Deere brought its prototype electric tractor lineup to a vineyard in California in February, providing media an opportunity to see and operate the three prototype machines and find out more about Deere’s entire electrification project.
EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing payback
The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3 per cent at the end of its highest profile investigation that has divided Europe and prompted retaliation from Beijing.
China targets Canada’s tariffs with anti-discriminatory probe
Beijing | Reuters – China has launched an anti-discriminatory investigation against restrictive measures taken by Canada including additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products, its commerce ministry said on Thursday. This type of investigation usually takes three months to complete but could be extended under special circumstances, the ministry said. Beijing also […] Read more
China’s carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations start to pay off
China appears to allow no room for negotiations or concessions with Canada
Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms, employed a carrot-and-stick approach to deal with the 27-strong bloc, but appears to have no concessions for Canadian canola.
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