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Public/Private Partnerships Would Increase Charging Station Numbers
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 May 6, 2012 - VEVA supports the City/Telus initiative to install charge stations co-located with cell antennas because they both require new power to be installed. One of the biggest obstacles to EV adoption is the cost of installing infrastructure. Infrastructure requires upgrades to BC Hydro transformers, power conduit and wire to charge station locations, and finally charge stations. These can be very expensive. Having commercial interests share the costs allows for more charge stations.
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VEVA Releases the EV Infrastructure Costing Worksheet
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| Mar 11, 2012 - Build the Infrastructure in your home now and your EV will come soon. Our EV Infrastructure Costing worksheet is intended as an example of how to use the major cost drivers that affect the cost of putting Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in a residence to determine a rough estimate of cost for an individual installation or an average installation cost in a community. It can be used to help decide on your choice of Level 1 or Level 2 charging. It can also be used to determine the cost for a community and how that might play into the need for government support. To use the worksheet choose the rows that apply to you, refine the example estimates after discussion with an electrician and shopping for an EV Charging Supply product to install in your garage. As you get estimates for your home, please share them with the author (Don Chandler) to better refine the examples. Click the link for the worksheet ... (more ...)
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BC Government Supports EVs - Some Juicy Facts
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Nov 5, 2011 - The BC Government CEV program announced today has $16M set aside for 1,000 charging points for the Province, including 30 "Green Corridor" fast charging stations, 570 Level 2 public stations ($4,500 grants are available to business owners, local governments and institutions) and 400 stations for Single Family Homes, and MURBs equally split between new and retrofits. (ie. 100 for new SFH, 100 retro-fits, etc.)
$2.53M for the 570 Level 2 public stations will become available starting May 2012 when the Community Charging Infrastructure Fund program launches.
Get your EV today and you should be able to commute daily and even drive to Alberta for next to nothing by 2014!
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Nanaimo EV charging stations go online
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| Feb 28, 2012 - Nanaimo News Bulletin - Starting Feb 28 2012, EV owners will be able to plug-in free of charge (as it were) at three city-owned locations – two charging stalls will be available at the Beban Park Complex, one at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre parkade and another a short distance away at the Port parkade. The city has three Nissan Leaf electric vehicles and one converted electric Ford Ranger as part of its fleet. Bruce Labell, Nanaimo's fleet manager, said over time the city estimates about $25,000 in savings per EV over a 10-year period compared to traditional vehicles while helping to achieve city goals to reduce its carbon footprint. Current EV models offer a range of 120-220 kilometres.
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Electric Vehicles Drive Vancouver's Green Future
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| Oct 19, 2011 - Georgia Straight - Electric vehicles are a key element of the City of Vancouver's goal of making this the greenest city in the world by 2020. A report by the city about its strategy projects the addition of electric vehicles to Vancouver's roadways would result in an eight-percent reduction in greenhouse gasses. Don Chandler made the switch to an electric vehicle nearly three years ago and hasn't looked back. (more ...)
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Crowds Cheer on EVs on Canada Day
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| Jul 1, 2011 - The Annual North Shore Canada Day Parade saw 25,000 spectators applauding VEVA's 1912 Detroit Electric and 2003 Toyota RAV4 EV. At Waterfront Park another crowd saw the EVs on display, some 25,000 over the course of the afternoon, according to RCMP. Click to link to Flickr album by David Peterson ... (more ...)
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Vancouver Greenest City Action Plan Needs Your Input
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| Feb 7, 2011 - The City of Vancouver, with VEVA's help created new strategies around Low-Carbon Vehicles and Goods Movement. Project Get Ready's goal to accelerate the shift to low- and zero- emissions vehicles through adding charging infrastructure, early deployment and integrated planning is underway. Eleven specific strategic actions are identified. These are defined on this webpage and just now out for public review and input. (more ...)
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Come to the Monthly VEVA Meeting
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 The next official meeting is Wed May 16 at the BCIT Electrical building SE1 cafeteria at 7:30pm (map).
AGENDA: John Stonier will demo his Porsche conversion in a sequel to his presentation last month. Come see not just that it ticks, but how it ticks.PAST MEETINGS
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Battery Chemistries Compared
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 Battery Chemistries have been announced that promise 400 watt-hours per kg and at half the cost. Maybe we shouldn't hold our breath and be content with the 100-150 watt-hours per kg energy density that we are getting with our lithium batteries today.
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Events Calendar
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Our Community EVents
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Sat Jun 2 (all day)
West Vancouver Centennial Day
Location: West Vancouver, Waterfront West of Ambleside Park
Sponsor: District of West Vancouver
[Link]
Contact: Bruce Stout
at 604-929-6782
On SATURDAY June 2nd, 2012 the Municipality of West Vancouver will present a Celebration of 100 years of West Vancouver. This event takes place at several locations in the community and should attract thousands of visitors. On Argyle street between 13th 1nd 14th Avenue there will be a display of approximately 100 vintage and antique vehicles. This represents 100 years of vehicle transportation in the community.
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Sat Jun 9 (10AM to 3PM)
Electrafest
Location: Vancouver, Concord Pacific Place
Sponsor: VEVA
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Come see, touch, feel, and not smell the best show of EVs in North America. FREE ADMISSION.
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Wed Jun 13 to Sun Jun 17 '12 (Wed-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-7, Sun 11-6)
Tesla Model S Beta Prototype Tour
Location: Vancouver, Pacific Centre, Guest Services/ Bell Kiosk, 701 W Georgia
Sponsor: Tesla Motors
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Model S is the world's first premium electric sedan.
Designed from the ground up as an electric car, Model S provides an unprecedented driving range of up to 300 miles and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds without burning a drop of gasoline.
Built around the driver, Model S features a 17" touchscreen and seating for up to seven.
The Beta version is a 90% production intent prototype of the Model S.
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Sat Jul 14 to Sun Jul 15 '12 (10AM to 4PM)
Stave Lake Powerhouse Visitors Centre - Christmas in July
Location: Mission, Stave Lake Powerhouse Visitors Centre, 31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
Sponsor: BC Hydro
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Come see where the Detroit lives. Please bring a food donation to get in for FREE.
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Sat Aug 11 (10-4 pm)
Stave Lake Powerhouse 100th Birthday
Location: Mission, Stave Lake Powerhouse Visitors Centre, 31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
Sponsor: BC Hydro
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Come see where the Detroit lives and get some free birthday cake. Free admission that day.
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LIVE NEWS  via EVWORLD.COM
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Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Developing Two Fuel Cell Models
15 May 2012
Automotive News reports that the second model will likely be a large Sedan or SUV. more ...
Will Dropping Fuel Prices Negatively Impact Electric Car Sales?
15 May 2012
Despite falling prices and dearth of public charging stations, electric cars like the Volt are still selling in Savannah, Georgia. more ...
Hertz, IBM Launch Smart Charging Initiative in Germany
15 May 2012
Hertz On Demand in Germany will supply electric vehicles to the car share fleet used by IBM employees to drive between Stuttgart Airport and the company's campus more ...
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EV FAQt
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Lithium ion batteries do feel the cold - but starting at -25C
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A 1912 Production Electric Car
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Shown above is VEVA's 1912 Detroit Electric.
This car was owned by Mrs. Florence French of Victoria, BC from 1912
till the 1950s. It was driven regularly until the mid-1950s.
Electric cars were popular with the ladies due to the ease of starting,
quietness and smoke-free cleanliness. The original Nickel-Iron batteries
were replaced in the late 1990s because the cases were deteriorated - but
they still worked fine!
View a photo of the Detroit at home in the
Stave Falls BC Hydro powerhouse museum, also built in 1912! It's near Mission, BC at
31338 Dewdney Trunk Road. Call ahead at 604-462-1222 for hours.
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A 2012 Production Electric Car
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As of 2012, 100 years after the Detroit Electric rolled off the assembly line,
The Nissan LEAF electric car is now in production in Japan. As of 2012, it is
the world's best selling electric car. The LEAF has a real-world range
of 100-160 km, depending on road conditions and driving style. With charging
stations being installed at a great rate starting in 2012, including some planned
Level 3 chargers which provide an adequate charge from empty in less then an hour,
this is the pure electric with the most promise for the masses.
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Dr. Andy Frank with Efficient Drivetrains
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| Feb 23, 2012 - Dr. Andy Frank, associated with UC Davis has joined Efficient Drivetrains Inc. which does R&D on PHEV/CVT technologies. See Newsletter sample (more ...)
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Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe
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| Nov 25, 2011 - Here's a report from an Expert Seminar held November 2011 in London showing EV adoption activities throughout cities in the EU. (more ...)
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Study finds range anxiety plummets after three months
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| Sep 7, 2011 - businessgreen.com - A trial of driver attitudes to electric cars will reveal over a third lost their fear of running out of charge within three months of driving the vehicles. Analysis of data collated from eight Technology Strategy Board (TSB) trials across the UK involving 340 ultra-low carbon vehicles finds 83 per cent of private drivers said the vehicles met their daily needs. (more ...)
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New MIT Battery - Electrons in Liquid
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| Jun 7, 2011 - MIT News - A radically new approach to the design of batteries, developed by researchers at MIT, could provide a lightweight and inexpensive alternative to existing batteries for electric vehicles and the power grid. The technology could even make “refueling” such batteries as quick and easy as pumping gas into a conventional car. (more ...)
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Africa’s First Electric Car
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| Apr 16, 2011 - Optimal Energy, a start-up company based in Cape Town manufactures a pure EV called the Joule, which it hopes to compete in a market currently occupied by giants such as Nissan, Mitsubishi and Peugeot. The new Joule has already been test-driven by some local journalists, and the feedback has been positive. (more ...)
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Paper - Encouraging Rapid Adoption of EVs in Canada
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| Nov 25, 2010 - An EMC working group including the auto industry and major utilities has developed a 'position paper' outlining its expectations from the Government of Canada to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles within Canada. Input came from over a dozen senior officials from the Government of Canada representing Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, Industry Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Canadian Space Agency and the National Science and Research Council. A new version of the paper is under development for presentation to Cabinet Ministers by the end of 2010. Click for the PDF ... (more ...)
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In Memory of Fred Green - EVCO
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| Sep 29, 2010 - The Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa remembers founding member Fred Green who passed away in early 2010. He was in his 60s when EVCO started up in 1980. (more ...)
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