By Manfred Wissemann Jim Henshaw and I set out to investigate a very large residential solar system installation near our Victoria airport. Bert Neijmeijer, a VEVC member, gave us a warm welcome and proceeded in covering every detail of his solar system. Below is his report and it was just wonderful to experience his enthusiasm for sustainable energy. His knowledge and detail may…
Hanergy Solar electric cars charge while driving Derek Markham, July 5, 2016 In just a few years, we could see an electric car on the market that doesn’t need a charging station to ‘fuel up.’ The biggest apparent stumbling blocks for electric vehicles (EVs) seems to be their range – the distance that can be driven between charging – and…
Ontarians drive, live and work ‘green’ Kevin Libin: Kathleen Wynne’s monstrous new utility to make Ontarians drive, live and work ‘green’ Kevin Libin | April 28, 2016 | Things just got a whole lot brighter in Canada for the electric-car business. Word has leaked that the country’s largest province is preparing to help buy a plug-in vehicle or hybrid for millions of…
What a Wonderful World With David Attenborough Link provided by Steve O’Dell
The Fixer — Watch then Sign the Petition! YouTube Video. Hilarious! CLIMATE City Becomes The First In The World To Implement Climate Change Warning Stickers At Gas Stations BY KATIE VALENTINE NOV 20, 2015 10:49AM Drivers in one Canadian city will soon be getting a dose of climate reality when they go to the gas station. The city of…
Island Farms Santa Light Parade 2015 Silke Sommerfeld, VEVC’s event coordinator needs Volunteers: BMW i3 , MiEV and esmart owner. all others are in place for the parade Register your BMW i3, MiEV and Smart for Two here. Begin your Christmas Season in Victoria with the magical Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade! Floats and bands, entertainment and lots of fun for…
Thanks a Billion This is a must see, click here to watch the video. Congratulations to Nissan of Japan for their gift to the world of a better environment and to everyone involved making the LEAF a reality. All Electric car owners are joining Nissan in taking the first steps to reduce our dependence on gas and moving towards the use of clean alternatives such as hydro and solar…
Pender Island EV Show Success Contagious EV smile inevitable once you drive an electric car. Pender Islanders no exception. The concept of vanishing credit card gas bills and solar charging was good news to islanders. It was our pleasure to introduce folks to the advantages of 21st century transportation. Our message to show visitors: “There are better things you can…
VIEP Sooke Emergency Response Conference Location of the 2015 VIEP Conference Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd. Sooke BC V9Z 0V1 250-642-0805 25 April 2015 Saturday 11 – 2 p.m. We are proud to announce: Victoria Leaf Club has been invited to display booth & EV’s to demonstrate how the electric cars are able to help…
By Manfred Wissemann, Do it yourself Solar System Installer. First step is to make sure your proposed installation will be facing south, near south. Mine is facing south south east and six panels are facing south south west. Second step is to make sure your roof is sound. Remove all plumbing vents, fans, old oil furnace chimneys and any other obstacle….
