Introducing CHEK’s Green Leaf Community Cruiser Ceilidh Millar, Chek News May 3, 2017 WATCH: Watch for CHEK personalities covering community and news events in our Green Leaf Community Cruiser. Ceilidh Millar reports. Watch video here Electric vehicles or EV’s are accelerating into the mainstream across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. “Vancouver Island does have a very healthy…
Here’s an electric vehicle that really, truly stinks. While automakers are moving in the direction of more electric cars, several companies are also making efforts to electrify commercial vehicles. The humble garbage truck will be the next to be electrified—which, if nothing else, will eliminate the unpleasant noise from huge diesel trucks that often wake people up in the wee…
Super-fast Internet To The World using 4000 Satellites Elon Musk’s SpaceX aims to bring super-fast internet to the world using more than 4,000 satellites It would increase the number of satellites in orbit by over 300 per cent Each satellite in SpaceX’s planned group will weigh about 850 lbs (386 kg) They will orbit at altitudes from 715 miles (1,150…
GM releases Canadian pricing for all-electric, Tesla-fighting Bolt EV Jordan Chittley The Globe and Mail The all-electric Chevrolet Bolt will cost $42,795 plus a $1,600 destination freight charge in Canada, General Motors announced Tuesday. However, after all applicable rebates in Ontario, that price is $31,434 plus freight on the base model. The Bolt will be the most affordable long-range electric…
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…
Convert Nearly Any Bike In 1-Minute GeoOrbital Surges Past Kickstarter Goal 06-May-2016 The Massachusetts startup hopes to make the switch to electric-assisted cycling even easier by converting nearly any bike in 1-minute’s time. It seems like a pretty slick idea. The Boston-based startup has attracted nearly 500 backers and surged well past their $75,000 goal. At the moment, they have…
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club EV Roadtrip “Trophy Award Dinner” VEVC is pleased to announce our first Golfing Road Trip. Dr. Marty Cole has accepted the appointment as our Tournament Director. Dr. Cole is a practicing podiatrist and has clinics in Victoria, Duncan and Nanaimo. Marty has a 2016 Nissan LEAF and according to him: “I just love my Nissan LEAF,”…
Volkswagen e-Golf: Real-World Range Volkswagen e-Golf: real-world range vs. EPA estimates over six-month test Brent Halvorson, Green Car Report The reality of range—reproducible, real-world daily-driving range—is one of the most important concepts you have to become familiar with if you’re new to electric vehicles. Generally speaking, the faster you drive, the quicker you accelerate, and the more accessories (like climate…
Another Electric Luxury Sedan Hard to keep track of all the new electric cars appearing out of nowhere. Billions of dollars are being invested into 100% electric drive trains with no end in sight of new models and factories to back it up. How does oil fit into all of this? I think, it simply does not! Smart money is on…
By James Foster, CJAD 800 Would buying a home with a pre-installed electric car charging outlet persuade you to give up your gas guzzler? The Quebec government sure hopes so. According to the Journal de Montreal the Couillard government will soon require all new homes built in Quebec to have a 240 volt external outlet for recharging electric vehicles. Adding the…
