Ford To Reveal All-Electric platforms

Hard on the heels of its launch of the all-electric F-150 “Lightning”, Ford is about to reveal that it is developing two dedicated all-electric vehicle platforms. At its Capital Markets event on May 26, 2021 (tomorrow) the Detroit automaker will announce one electric platform for full-size trucks and larger SUVs and another for cars and smaller SUVs. The company is…

VicEVA Compares Police Vehicles

The Victoria EV Association’s ongoing advocacy for the adoption of electric vehicles extends beyond encouraging individual drivers to go electric. One of our main goals is to encourage federal, provincial and municipal governments to reap the benefits of fleet purchases of EVs as a way of not only reducing their carbon footprints, but lowering the costs of vehicle operation, so…

Energy Minister Engages VicEVA Members

British Columbia Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Bruce Ralston, joined VicEVA members for last Saturday’s Zoom Coffee Chat to discuss the provinces ZEV Mandate and the future of EV transportation in the province. Also presenting at the final meeting for the month of May was Robert Elms of the Manitoba EV Association.

BRITISH COLUMBIA’S FIRST ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS ENTERS SERVICE

While it might look like a traditional school bus, it sure doesn’t sound like one. An utterly quiet 100% electric school bus began transporting hundreds of students in the Sooke School District on Monday and was introduced to local media today. “We are making history and we’re incredibly proud to be piloting electric buses” said Tracey Syrota, School District 62…