Will Van Eaton, Solar City Blog, July 2016 The electric grid is changing faster than ever. With the rise of renewables and other technologies, energy is getting cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable. That said, understanding the inner workings of the power grid – voltage, distribution networks, substations, inverters, you name it – can get pretty complicated, pretty fast….
Nathaniel Kobza, Electrek.co, September 23, 2016 Today at High Tech XL in the Netherlands, Amber Mobility unveiled their weekly €33 ($37) subscription based service that will allow users to find a shared electric vehicle, called the Amber One, whenever, and wherever for their business or personal use. Unlike the ride-sharing concept that Spiri envisions, Amber Mobility hopes to offer the…
Fred Lambert, Electrek, September 22, 2016 A new study shows that Tesla is successfully building its brand in Canada. The University of Victoria released its second-annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index (GBTI), which ranks national brands per industry sectors by measuring consumers’ level of trust based on a survey of 6,384 people. Surprisingly, the results placed Tesla has the most trusted car brand…
On September 24, at 10:00 am, the BC Government will be presenting Campus Nissan, local LEAF dealer, with the Green Star Award for the highest sales of electric cars in BC. VEVC members are invited to attend. Campus Nissan sales manager attests to the positive and encouraging support of the VEVC on LEAF electric vehicle sales. “That is why I called you,”…
Lower Nicola Indian Band installs largest community-owned solar panel system in B.C. Nick Eagland, September 7, 2016, Vancouver Sun A First Nation in the Nicola Valley has installed B.C.’s largest community-owned solar panel system. The Lower Nicola Indian Band near Merritt, home to 1,200 members of the Nlaka’pamux Nation, last month installed 330 panels of photovoltaic solar panels to generate up to 85.8…
Tesla to deploy ‘largest li-ion battery project in the world’ with 80 MWh in Powerpacks Fred Lambert, Electrek, September 15, 2016 Yesterday, we reported on 1.5 MWh Tesla Powerpack project at the Brea Mall. If you think that it’s an interesting project, wait until you hear about Tesla Energy’s latest energy storage contract with Southern California Edison. Tesla announced today…
Saturday September 10, 2016 was the 5th annual Esquimalt Car Show, and the Victoria EV Club was in attendance with 13 electric vehicles, a band with instruments powered by a LEAF, two visiting dogs and many members helping out! We had 8 LEAFs, 2 Teslas, 1 MiEV, 1 Kia Soul EV, an eSmart and a Bradley Electric. For hours…
By: Jen St. Denis, Sept. 16 2016, Vancouver Metro News Ultra green and super speedy: BCIT opens solar-powered electric car charging station The station is part of an experimental renewable energy project that could change the way we generate and use electricity Hassan Farhangi, the director of BCIT’s Smart Microgrid research program, shows off a charging station for electric vehicles. The stations…
VEVC Recommends DC Fast Charging Priority Locations for Vancouver Island There are currently four DC Fast Chargers (DCFCs) on Vancouver Island that provide Level 3 fast charging for electric vehicles (EVs). These are located in Victoria, Colwood, Duncan and Nanaimo. DC Fast Chargers (aka Level 3) can provide an 80% charge for most of the popular EVs in just over…
Join VEVC at Esquimalt Car Show Sept 10, 2016 This Saturday, September 10, from 10 am to 2 pm join the Victoria Electric Vehicle Club at the 5th Annual Car Show in Esquimalt! Bring your friends and family, your electric vehicle if you wish, and visit our booth! We will be selling early bird tickets to the ECO NIGHT Royals Game for…
