LiveSmart on the Road
May 2, 2012
Plug-in B.C. - Ready, Set, Charge!
LiveSmart BC is happy to introduce our guest blogger: Andrea Mercer.
Andrea is the B.C. Climate Action Secretariat's Clean Transportation Emissions Analyst.
Chances are, if you haven't yet seen an electric vehicle silently travelling on British Columbia's roadways, you will soon. Just last week, I was passed by a family of four driving a baby blue Nissan Leaf while on my bike, and it brought a smile to my face - the future is here! I purposely rode behind it for a couple of blocks - it was such a great feeling to ride a bike behind a car with no tailpipe! I also have had the good fortune of driving a Tesla Roadster, a high end luxury pure electric vehicle, but that is a blog topic for another day...
Since launching the Clean Energy Vehicle Program in December, 116 CEVs have been sold or leased to British Columbians. Through the CEVforBC™ point of sale incentive program (administered by the New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia), British Columbians are eligible for up to $5,000 off the pre-tax sticker price for qualifying CEVs which include electric vehicles (e.g. Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi iMieV, Tesla Roadster, Smart Canada/Mercedes SmartforTwo Electric), Extended Range Electric Vehicles (e.g. Chevrolet Volt, Fisker Karma), and Plug in Hybrid Vehicles (e.g. Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid). But enough about the vehicles... I was asked to blog about charging.
Electric Vehicle Charging 101
In true David Letterman fashion, I originally planned to give a Top 10 EV Charging Q+A format, however it became obvious that 10 was way too much content for a blog, so I had shortened to 5, and finally to a Top 3...
LiveSmart on the Road Highlights
Save Taxes on the Road
By taking advantage of the provincial rebate programs and the BC Scrap-It Program, you could save money on the purchase of a new, highly fuel-efficient automobile. Provincial exemptions that apply to automobiles are applied right at the point of sale. Just decide which carbon-smart choice is right for you. read more >> |
Learn to Drive Smart and Save Green
Don't be a dirty driver. That's the message of ICBC's new campaign to help drivers save money, protect the environment and be smarter on the road. The campaign website offers interactive information and resources to help drivers save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Choose to drive smart and save green. read more >> |
Idle Free BC
Idle Free BC offers resources and support to organizations looking to reduce their idling. Looking to start an idling reduction campaign with your fleet? Receive a free starter kit with vehicle decals, driver outreach cards and other materials to start your campaign. read more >> |
