As U.S. lowers auto emissions standards, Canada is at a fuel efficiency crossroads

TORONTO -- The federal government has started to give away money to encourage people to buy electric cars, but before long it will have to decide how far it will go to force the market towards lower-emission vehicles. The electric vehicle rebate program launched May 1, giving up to $5,000 back to buyers to help them afford zero-emission vehicles which have higher up-front costs but long-term financial and environmental benefits. Ottawa, however, is still thinking about whether it will stick with