Data Science (DSCI) 490 Capstone Research Guide

Government of Canada committed to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 for all new light -duty vehicles, including interim targets of at least 20% by 2026 and at least 60% by 2030, as announced in Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.

Electric vehicles tend to wear out tires more quickly compared to similar gasoline cars. Although about a 20% reduction in longevity is often cited, wear for EV tires varies by vehicle and can be worse on performance-oriented models that are fitted with softer tires for better grip.

To EV or not EV? It's a question more and more motorists are asking as they look to purchase replacement tires for the electric vehicles that grace their garages. Should they buy special "EV tires," or just look for good tires that fit their electron-gulping cars and light trucks? Tire engineers know it's not a silly question and that OEMs have their work cut out for them on the education front. A 2023 Michelin survey found 83% of motorists, including half of all EV owners, didn't understand the different tire needs of EVs and ICE cars and trucks.

J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study that was released on March 25. The study found that EV owner expectations are not fully aligned with the reality of EV tires naturally wearing out faster, thanks to a higher vehicle weight and torqu