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Economically, HEVs were most cost-effective in most provinces, with lifetime costs ranging from C$83,631 (British Columbia) to C$105,496 (Alberta). BEVs also emerged as viable alternatives in Manitoba (C$90,159) and Saskatchewan (C$83,144). In terms of energy, BEVs achieved the highest well-to-wheel efficiency (30.37%), followed by HEVs (14.5%). Overall, BEVs are most suitable for Ontario, British Columbia, and the Atlantic Provinces; HEVs for Alberta and Saskatchewan; and FCEVs for Quebec and Manitoba.","abstract_html":"This thesis evaluates passenger car powertrains and fuels across Canadian provinces in terms of environmental impact, economic cost, and energy efficiency. A life cycle assessment using TRACI methods assessed six environmental categories. 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