It made me wonder if we as a society should grant EV incentives and HOV lane access
In my view, the HOV access should remains what is it designed for. So, find one or 2 passagers before you drive in every commuting day.
Yesterday, I drove on the 440 East direction, this is not part of my usual daily ride. Between Pie IX and the 25N, the right shoulder is clearly marked "Bus Only" but few km further, once the 440E becomes the 25N, it becomes "Bus, HOV & Electric green plate allows". On the first section (Bus only), I have seen at least 10 (none electric or HOV) cars passing everyone at high speed on the shoulder as if it is "business as usual"... Once in the HOV section, I took it even if more busy but I felt guilty, I guess