Category: Alberta
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…
EV Incentives are here!
Update: The ZEV program has been updated in 2022 Update: We now have a single page to consolidate Federal/Provincial/Municipal EV related incentive programs. Starting May 1 2019, the Government of Canada is offering purchase and lease incentives for eligible EV/PHEVs. The particulars are a little… well… particular: Vehicles with 6 or fewer seats, and a…
CHQR Radio Interview on the Federal EV Incentive March 2019
On March 22nd, 2019 the EVAA attended the Ryan Jespersen Show on 770 CHQR Calgary to lend thoughts and insights on the Canadian federal electric vehicle incentive and to talk in general about the electrification of transportation.
MCCAC Electric Vehicle Program
Municipalities now have access to funding through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) to introduce electric vehicles to municipal fleets. Alberta communities can save energy, costs and reduce emissions with the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) program. Rebates are available for feasibility studies, charging stations and electric vehicles.
Peaks to Prairies Charging Corridor
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.15″ text_font_size=”16px”] EVAA was proud to be a part of the official launch of the Peaks to Prairies EV charging corridor project today in Lethbridge. Over 100 dignitaries and interested parties gathered at Lethbridge College. Various communities in southern Alberta have committed over $2,000,000 to ensure…