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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12 new electric vehicle fast-charging stations coming to B.C.
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
B.C. will be getting 12 new electric vehicle fast-charging stations thanks to funding from the federal government. Continue reading
Road trip range ‘misconceptions’ keeping B.C. drivers hesitant to go electric: BC Hydro
By Simon Little Online Journalist
BC Hydro says a majority of British Columbians think electric vehicles aren’t suitable for road trips, despite infrastructure for the vehicles already being in place. Continue reading
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
42 new charging stations added to downtown Calgary parkades
The City of Calgary announced Friday that 42 new electric charging stations would be installed at three Calgary Parking Authority parkades. Continue reading
First-ever electric snowcat unveiled in Edmonton
The first-ever zero-emissions electric snowcat was unveiled in Edmonton on Thursday morning. Continue reading
Alberta government announces plan to fund electric vehicle network
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips announced funding for a network of electric vehicle charging stations at Lethbridge College on Monday. Continue reading
Vancouver, Surrey to offer free test rides in driverless shuttles in February
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Autonomous vehicles are coming to Vancouver and Surrey next month, as part of the cities’ bid to build driverless car corridors in the future. Continue reading