Hamilton planning committee to seek grant for electric vehicle charging stations
The specific locations and costs of using the charging stations would be decided if the grant is approved by Natural Resources Canada. Continue reading
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Petro Canada opens first electric vehicle fast charger in Saskatchewan
By David Baxter Reporter
Regina’s eastend Petro Canada gas station is the first in the province to receive one of the company’s planned 50 electric vehicle fast chargers. Continue reading
‘World’s first’: London’s electronic vehicle parking system gets $2.4M from feds
A federal investment is looking to bring a first-of-its kind parking tower to northwest London. Continue reading
BC Transit gets $79M funding for new buses, 10 of them electric
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The funding will cover 118 new buses, 10 of them long-range electric vehicles for the City of Victoria. Continue reading
BMW CEO to quit after company falls behind on electric vehicles
The Germany company said Friday that Krueger, 53, would not seek an extension of his contract, which expires at the end of April 2020. Continue reading
NDP reveals climate plan to ease transition to green economy
The measures proposed range from subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles to easier access to employment insurance for workers in industries threatened by the move away from fossil fuels. Continue reading
Alberta’s carbon tax cut helping to fuel love for big trucks
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
A recent report from the International Energy Agency found Canadians are driving the least fuel-efficient vehicles in the world and are emitting the most CO2 per kilometre driven. Continue reading
Government of Quebec announces subsidies for electric charging stations
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The subsidy program is estimated to cost the government around $4.7 million from now until December 2020. Continue reading
Ford cuts 7,000 white-collar jobs as it prepares for industry shakeup
In a memo to employees sent Monday, CEO Jim Hackett said the fourth wave of the restructuring will start on Tuesday, with the majority of U.S. cuts being finished by May 24. Continue reading
Driving an electric vehicle will save thousands: BC Hydro report
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Driving an electric vehicle is six times cheaper than a gas-powered vehicle, according to the new report. Continue reading