B.C. slashes electric vehicle subsidy after consumers flock to the program
The province has cut its electric vehicle incentive from $5,000 to $3,000 after getting thousands of applications for the subsidy. Continue reading
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More than half of British Columbians considering electric car next time they buy: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The poll found 51 per cent of respondents who drive their own vehicles were “very likely” or “moderately likely” to go electric. Continue reading
Electric car incentives in Canada — what to know about the rebate that includes Tesla 3
When the Liberals released the 2019 federal budget, it included an incentive program for drivers to switch to an electric car. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
New federal rebates sparking boom in electric vehicle sales
A federal incentive worth $5,000 kicks in Wednesday, on top of an existing $5,000 provincial incentive. Continue reading
Petro-Canada installing 50 fast-charging EV stations across the country — but is there demand?
Petro-Canada said more than 50 EV stations will be located at gas stations along the Trans-Canada Highway, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Continue reading
Teo Taxi halting operations, laying off all drivers, says union rep
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Teo Taxi executives met with employees, including drivers, Tuesday morning to discuss the company’s future. Continue reading
Feds fund 100K for fast-charge electric car stations in Kingston
Kingston will receive $100,000 for two fast-charge electric car stations to open in the fall. Continue reading
Supply of electric vehicles in B.C. not keeping up with demand: report
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
B.C. is expected to roll out new electric vehicle incentives this fall as a part of its plan to fight climate change. Continue reading
Tesla to lay off 3,600 workers in effort to turn a profit
In an email to workers on Tuesday, Musk said the cuts amount to about 9 percent of the company’s workforce of 40,000. Continue reading
Electric and solar CarShare a 1st for city, province and country
An electric and solar powered car sharing program launched on Tuesday in Saskatoon. Continue reading