Elon Musk talks in Paris

Elon Musk talks in Paris “The people have the power to make the change.” “Everyone needs to make the change, we all share in the same future.” “Recycle the batteries for ever.” “What action can we take to accelerate the transition to a better future?”  

The Fixer — Watch then Sign the Petition!

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…

Being Iced In Italy

Being Iced In Italy Amazing story from Italy. Nothing is more frustrating then a gas car robbing EV owners of a much needed charge. Watch a fitting punishment for EV parking  or handicap parking violations. Police standing by and watching. Would our Police stand  by and watch? This story is being shared on facebook. “Parcheggia nel posto dei disabili ecco come ritrova…

BC EV Announcement Deferred

BC EV Announcement Deferred The ministry of transportation has deferred the announcement. Hopefully, because they might need more time to include a more comprehensive package. We are very sorry you have to cancel your travel plans from the Mainland, up-Island as well as the Gulf Islands. But, all for a good cause and the government must have good reasons to…

Nissan conducts first self-driving car tests

Nissan conducts first self-driving car tests Relaxnews Published Friday, October 30, 2015 7:49AM EDT On Thursday Nissan conducted its first self-driving car tests on highways and on inner city roads with the ultimate aim of taking what are still very much prototype technologies and making them standard features by 2020. Like Toyota’s Highway Teammate concept and Tesla’s recently rolled-out Autopilot…

Tesla Autopilot: The 10 Most Important Things

Tesla Autopilot: The 10 Most Important Things by John Voelcker, Green Car Reports Tesla Motors is now rolling out its much-awaited “Autopilot” software for the Model S electric car, and it has revealed a number of things about how the autonomous driving system is intended to work. While an explanatory conference call on Wednesday afternoon lasted less than an hour, Tesla CEO Elon…

$100 ECO AWARD PROGRAM

The $100 ECO AWARD CHEQUE Program Manfred Wissemann, founding President of the Victoria LEAF Club has received a $300 cheque from a sponsor dealer: Campus Nissan’s sales manager Mandu Goebl. This will be used to give out $100 ECO AWARD CHEQUES to any one who purchases or refers us to someone resulting in a consequent sale.  See here for details and VLC…

Esquimalt Celebration of Lights

Esquimalt Celebration of Lights  Saturday September 12th is our 4th annual event I hope the VLC members will be able to attend. This year our feature attraction is the Ashton Military Museum Vehicles. The used to have an army base at Macaulay Point, so I thought I would bring the army back! Cars, Rods & Rides – fredwiss@gmail.com – Gmail

EVs At Pender Island Fall Fair

EVs At Pender Island Fall Fair By Gord A. Bailey The Pender Leaf community would appreciate your presence at the Pender Island Fall Fair, August 22nd, 2015. The four or five Leaf or electric car owners on Pender Island will have designated parking for EVs only. We’d be delighted if you would like to join us. In the past, we…

Parksville/Qualicum EV Road Trip

Parksville/Qualicum EV Road Trip Flourishing In A Green Economy Dear VLC Members, Jim Hindson, VLC Event Organizer has provided us with an itinerary below. It is not to late to call Jim and book a trip in an EV to Parksville /Qualicum. There are six of us booked thus far including one Tesla. Below are our group rates for the…