Author: EVAA Staff
Alberta EV Twitter Search Links
EVAA compiled this list for our internal purposes (quickly and easily keep on top of EV related topics in the Alberta area) and figured others may find it useful (or not!). NEW: Link to Google Sheet (easier editability) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a4abX_FWk91SUoO27ODTF3d2WorDcoMh6B7W34ywBKw/edit#gid=0https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a7LUv_bTf8RUpRjzZUKt_4wJFMY3tGHp_5BtYXduT6E/edit OLD: Main: tesla electric car electric vehicle evs model 3 model Y Ford Lightning F150 Lightning…
GM EV1’s Owners Manual
This is a fascinating look at a bit of history, the first fully electric vehicle of the modern era. “As an owner of the EV1, you will be among the first to experience life without oil changes or smog checks. You will no longer need a tune up. And you won’t ever hear a mechanic…
VW begins pre-orders of its ID.3 EV
The Verge has a brief write up about VW’s forthcoming EV. Only entry level specs have been revealed – ~$45k CAD with 330km using a 45kWh battery, although larger batteries have also been announced, allowing 420km and 550km (we believe those are based on the more generous European testing cycle, so expect actual range to…
Canada EV Incentive CO2 Reduction Estimation
With the federal EV incentive now in effect, we thought it would be interesting to run some quick numbers to see what sort of environmental benefit it may have: One issue we acknowledge with the above is that the calculations are based on Alberta’s grid (thanks to our tool…
Alberta’s Grid Has Capacity To Charge EVs (With Math)
Here is some math that shows that the Alberta grid should have the capacity to charge the vast majority of cars currently on the road. Data gathered May 2nd 3:30pm 2019 Of course, the grid won’t have to charge a million EVs tomorrow, but this gives comfort that when a…
CGP Grey undertakes a unique roadtrip in a Model X
CGP Grey is a Youtube personality who typically makes videos explaining why/how things happen. He is not a Tesla Youtuber. He actually doesn’t typically drive (after a bad accident years ago, he avoids driving). He needed to cross the USA and was offered a Tesla Model X. This lengthy video proves to be rather enjoyable,…
2018 EV Sales Numbers
Electric Mobility Canada published data for 2018. EV sales grew 125% and accounted for 2.2% of all passenger vehicle sales.
Non-Profit Announcement
EVAA was the brainchild of one forward-thinking individual back in 2014. He knew EVs were the future, but also knew it wouldn’t be an easy road ahead, especially here in Alberta. Thus, a Facebook group was born. Through much hard work, EVAA gained physical form, hosting National Drive Electric Week events in both Calgary and…
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For Electric Cars, Focus on the Small Picture
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”3_5″][et_pb_text] Electric vehicles, prized for their acceleration, are speeding up. Bloomberg NEF estimates the global electric vehicle market will this week pass the milestone of 4 million sold to date, according to a report published on Thursday. Having taken about five years to get to the first million, the last million…