Electric vehicle sales in US up 45% in Q1
According to Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, electric vehicle (EV) sales are up 44.8% in Q1 of 2021. The leading sellers were the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt EV. When […]
Spokane’s New Law Requires Local Government To Purchase Electric Vehicles Over Non-Electric When Possible
The Spokane City Council has recently passed a law requiring the city government to purchase electric vehicles as soon as they become available. The new law will be in accordance with Washington law, which requires […]
B.C. Budget 2021 commits $130 million to EV related incentives
The British Columbia government released its 2021-2022 budget this afternoon, promising to invest $506 million to reduce emissions, and invest in clean energy and cleantech in the province. With a strong focus on helping the […]
VW ID.4 named World Car of the Year 2021
The international World Car Awards has announced the list of winners for their 2021 edition, putting the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV at the top of their list. The all-electric ID.4 made it to the top […]
Electrify Canada and Electrify America offering free EV charging sessions on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, Electrify Canada and Electrify America will be offering free charging sessions for electric vehicle (EV) owners at all of their stations across Canada and the US. Drivers can plug in […]
Toyota announces plans for 70 electrified vehicles by 2025, unveils bZ4X EV concept with yoke steering wheel
Toyota has unveiled the bZ4X concept electric vehicle (EV), while at the same time announcing plans to add 70 electrified vehicles to their lineup by 2025. According to a press release by the Japanese automaker, […]
Amazon announces plan to build 80MW solar farm in Alberta
Amazon has announced their first renewable energy project in Canada will be built in Newell County, Alberta. The 80 megawatt (MW) solar farm will produce over 195,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy to the grid. […]
Elon Musk confirms Autopilot was not enabled during deadly Houston crash, calls out mainstream media for lack of research
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the deadly crash involving a Tesla Model S that took place near Houston, Texas over the weekend. With a few quick taps on his keyboard, Musk debunked the […]
Vancouver Island trio win $200K grant for electric vehicle battery proposal
The University of Victoria (UVic) and two Vancouver Island companies have been awarded a $200,000 grant for their work on electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd., based in Victoria, and Parksville’s Canadian […]
Making it easier to install chargers in B.C. stratas and apartments would further increase EV adoption: Report
British Columbia already has the highest rate of EV adoption in North America, but that number could be even higher if charging an EV was easier for those living in condos and stratas. On Friday […]
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