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November 15, 2011
CLEAN CAR PROGRAMS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Commencing December 1, the province of British Columbia will add $17 million in funding to help consumers get clean energy vehicles, and to support the province’s green technology sector. Four programs will be available, a point-of-sale incentive program offering up to $5,000 off the price of a qualifying new battery electric, fuel cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric or compressed natural gas vehicle bought on or after December 1. Examples include: Nissan LEAF, Mitsubishi iMiEV, Tesla Roadster, Toyota Prius, and Chevrolet Volt among others.
“The point-of-sale rebate program is key to attracting new clean energy vehicles to the B.C. market,” said Blair Qualey, CEO, New Car Dealers Association of B.C. “Manufacturers are eager to launch their new electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell cars in markets that demonstrate both high demand and with infrastructure in place, B.C. is now one of those markets.”
Other programs available are, a rebate of up to $500 for residential charging stations installed on or after December 1; over $6 million infrastructure funding for new charging stations and upgrades to hydrogen fuelling stations; and additional funding of $2.5 million to expand the BC SCRAP-IT initiative.
“We’re excited about moving more power polluters off of B.C. roads. It’s clear with programs like these, British Columbia is committed to providing greener options for a cleaner future,” Dennis Rogoza, CEO, BC Scrap-It Society. “These older vehicles scrapped by our program represent emissions that are up to 60 times greater than that of newer vehicles.”
November 7, 2011
Nissan Canada today announced it's entering into an agreement with the Province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power, to work together to promote the introduction of zero emission vehicles in the province.
Nissan Canada announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power to promote the introduction of zero emission vehicles in the province.
“This announcement adds the Province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power to a growing list of like-minded partners equally as committed as Nissan to promote and encourage the adoption of zero emission vehicles as a way to combat climate change,” said Allen Childs, President, Nissan Canada Inc. “As a manufacturer we provide innovative vehicles that Canadians love and want to drive, but our partners play an important role in helping build the infrastructure support for electric vehicles that will make a roll-out of the Nissan LEAF, and other electric vehicles in Nova Scotia possible.”
Nissan has also agreed to sell 10 Nissan LEAF all-electric vehicles to Nova Scotia Power for its ShareReady Electric Vehicle program.
October 24, 2011
Skeleton of the upcoming Chevrolet Spark EV electric vehicle.
Chevrolet announced it will produce the Chevrolet Spark EV, an all-electric version of the mini car. Spark EV will be sold in selected markets and in limited numbers beginning in 2013.
“Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments,” said Jim Federico, Global Vehicle Chief Engineer for Electric Vehicles, Chevrolet. “The Spark EV is another step in Chevrolet’s plan to provide customers with a variety of electrification solutions to address the lifestyle and transportation needs of people around the world.”
Spark EV is powered by nanophosphate lithium-ion battery packs supplied by A123 Systems. More details on Spark EV will be announced later.