Paris Goes Solar

Paris Goes Solar France decrees new rooftops must be covered in plants or solar panels All new buildings in commercial zones across the country must comply with new environmental legislation Read more

Victoria-Ucluelet-Tofino by Two LEAFs

Victoria-Ucluelet-Tofino by Two LEAFs With two LEAFs fully loaded, 3 adults and 4 children, the questions on our minds:”Will we make it and how?” I was sure we would; However, my daughter Sharon not quite so convinced. Herald Bird agreed and came over to our house briefing us on his experiences of destination Ucluelet. His advice: “Get a full charge…

Amazing Nissan LEAF

Amazing Nissan LEAF The right hand front seat will go almost flat and it will allow you to do some amazing things with your LEAF. :) Use a thick blanket to protect your Leaf. Remove both rear seats if you need more cargo or pet space. This maybe all you need to practice your trade run about or delivery service….

Electric Car Comes Of Age

Electric Car Comes Of Age By Jim Henshaw, Film maker and VLC’s Royals show co-ordinator By Manfred Wissemann, President VLC’s second annual “2015 Victoria Electric Car Show” was attended by about 7000 Royals fans and many EV enthusiasts enjoying a hockey electric car night. Different models of electric cars were well received by the public. The electric auto show is…

Uptown Fast Charger Update

Uptown Fast Charger Update Mark Boysen 11:26 AM (4 hours ago) to Sustainability. Happy to report that we had a successful test of the station this morning. Please try it out at your convenience and I would appreciate hearing how it goes. The station is #33006 on the Greenlots system. We will have a formal launch in the coming weeks,…

VLC 2015 Victoria Electric Car Show

VLC 2015 Victoria Electric Car Show By Jim Henshaw, Royals Event Organizer The next big event on the Victoria Leaf Club calendar arrives Friday February 20th at Victoria’s Save-On-Foods arena as the hometown WHL Royals take on the Kelowna Rockets, a team whose fire breathing dragon mascot still runs on fossil fuels. The game will feature brand new EVs from…

Electric Car Good Start

Climate Insights 101 A trilogy of animated and interactive courses that provide a comprehensive understanding of the causes of climate change, of how society can adapt, and the options for mitigation. Each course contains 3-4 lessons with test-your-knowledge sections. Start the lectures Electric car good start*Electric car good start*Electric car good start*Electric car good start

Lamp Post EV Charging

Lamp Post EV Charging In Berlin, retrofitted lampposts can charge electric vehicles Ubitricity’s mobile charging device will enable electricity providers to supply plug-in EV drivers with charging stations exactly where they need them. Germany 12 Jan 2015 Read more

2016 Nissan LEAF

2016 Nissan LEAF 2017 Nissan LEAF Will Be More Conventional, Less Nerdy, Says Nissan Designer OCTOBER 8, 2014 BY NIKKI GORDON-BLOOMFIELD 10 COMMENTS Here at Transport Evolved, we’ve got to admit that we’re kind of fond of the Nissan LEAF’s unusual design and almost anthropomorphic front, complete with big eyes, squat nose and open mouth. As we say here in…

What is the Chevrolet Bolt?

What is the Chevrolet Bolt? It’s an auto-show concept for a subcompact battery-electric car in a tall five-door hatchback body, remarkably similar in proportion to a slightly longer BMW i3. Its range goal is 200 miles, the price is targeted for $37,500, and if it appears, it will likely do so in 2017 as a new model in the 2018…