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Electric Cars Cause Some Climate Change But Relatively Little
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 Apr 23, 2013 - Vancouver Observer - A picture is worth a ton of words. The chart summarizes a wide range of vehicles, showing that if you drive a Prius in Alberta, it actually nets less CO2 generation than an EV. But it has to be a Prius and it has to be in Alberta. In Quebec and BC a Prius actually emits 3 times *more* CO2 than an EV over its lifetime! (more ...)
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B.C. plugging in to electric vehicle fast chargers
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Jan 17, 2013 - The following BC locations have been identified for deploying DC CHAdeMO 50kW fast chargers which can charge a 25kWh battery from depleted to 80% in less than 30 minutes:
Vancouver - Science World, North Vancouver - Crown St nr 2nd Narrows, North Vancouver - Lower Lonsdale, Squamish - across from Municipal Hall, Whistler - Conference Centre, Nanaimo - downtown waterfront, Duncan - Island Savings, Saanich - Uptown Shopping Centre, Surrey - Surrey Museum, 177 & 56 Ave, Langley - Events Centre, 78 & 200 St, Hope - Hope Visitor Centre, Merritt - Tourism Info Booth, and one more location TBA. (more ...)
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VEVA Member First in Line for EV Deal at Nissan Canada
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 Dec 18, 2012 - Photos: (top) VEVA member Robert Shaw sits in his new NISSAN LEAF for the first time as Downtown Nissan Salesman Adam Hsu does the customer orientation.(bottom) Robert shows off his BATTERY POWERED signs on his new NISSAN LEAF.
In addition to the $5,000 CEV grant, until Dec 31 2012, NISSAN Canada has announced a $5,000 factory rebate on the remaining 2012 inventory, to encourage prospective customers to purchase a new 2012 NISSAN LEAF. The total pre-tax saving is $10,000.
If you have been planning to purchase a NISSAN LEAF in the future – the future is now.
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Electric Interurban Rail Line Opens for Tourism Spring 2013
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 Oct 19, 2012 - The Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society will restore & run heritage interurban cars on the original BC Electric Railway Route in Surrey and eventually to Chilliwack in the Fraser Valley to link heritage tourism destinations. (more ...)
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John Stonier Talks Up EVS on David Berner Cable Show
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| Jun 18, 2012 - David Berner of Shaw Cable 4 chats with John Stonier of VEVA about the history, evolution, little known facts and the future of the electric car. (more ...)
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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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Modo Adds More Juice With A Fully Electric Vehicle
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| Nov 1, 2011 - newswire.ca - In a region where sustainability is an important measure of livability, Modo The Car Co-op has added its first fully electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet, a first for carsharing in Western Canada. The City of Vancouver stepped up and offered Modo a spot with EV charging capacity at a City-owned EasyPark parking lot (453 West 10th Ave., north of City Hall) where an EV public charging pilot is currently underway. (more ...)
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Come to the Monthly VEVA Meeting
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Next meeting is JUNE 19 from 7:00-9:30pm
Location:350 E 2nd, Vancouver. Room to left of main entrance - Look for the VEVA Banner
Agenda:TBA
May 15 meeting recap:
*Charlotte Argue from Fraser Basin Council reported CCIF funded EVSE installation progress in B.C. - 170 locations, 350+ charge points. City of Vancouver will install 67 charge points, separately funded
*Sean Allan from Powertech talked about the CHAdeMO fast-charge EVSE installations at Powertech (functioning as of today) and Powertech's 3 under-construction CHAdeMOs at the Surrey Arts Centre, Science World in Vancouver and Squamish Municipal Hall. Phase 1 will see 13 installed, Phase 2 will see another 17!
*Hazel Rempel from Nedco electrical distribution talked about Leviton who has a line of EVSE Chargers.
*Dale Lutz talked about his visit to the TESLA Factory
Members - Please note that meeting videos for the months that we took them are now online - log into Members' Area for the links. We will be mostly posting audio from now on in our Members' Area.
Past Meetings
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Events Calendar
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Our Community EVents
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Sat May 25 (11 am - 1 pm)
Saturday Coffee Chat
Location: Vancouver, Canadian Tire Complex, SW Marine nr Ontario St
Admission: Free
Contact: Robert Shaw
at 604-738-2641
May 25th Saturday morning coffee will be at the Canadian Tire Complex on Southwest Marine Drive near Ontario St in Vancouver. There is a Starbucks within 50 meters of the two Level II charging stations - ground floor of parkade.
Last Saturday 5 Leafs and 1 Tesla had coffee!
All VEVA members are welcome at these coffee meetings and even people who are not VEVA members.
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Mon May 27 (10am)
Charge Station Ribbon Cutting
Location: City of Pitt Meadows, 12007 Harris Road
Sponsor: City of Pitt Meadows
Admission: free
Contact: Bruce Stout
at 604-929-6782
The City of Pitt Meadows is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for our Electric Vehicle Charging Station on Monday, May 27th at 10 am at 12007 Harris Road. We would welcome anyone from the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association to attend.
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Sat Jul 20 (All day)
ElectraFest 2013
Location: Vancouver, Concord Pacific Place, Carrall & Pacific Blvd S
Sponsor: VEVA, Concord Pacific
Admission: FREE
Contact: Bruce Stout
at 604-929-6782
Vancouver's longest running showcase of electric vehicles! Outdoor venue, free admission. Watch this space for more information.
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Other Event Links ...
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LIVE NEWS  via EVWORLD.COM
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Chevy Spark EV 36-Month Lease: $199/Month
23 May 2013
Spark EV's MSPR starts at $27,495 and drops as low as $19,995 with applicable state and federal tax incentives and credits. more ...
Lutz, China Group Said To Be Bidding On Fisker Takeover
22 May 2013
Sources report that Bob Lutz's VL Automotive and China's Wanxiang Group made an offer this month to buy Fisker through a prepackaged bankruptcy deal more ...
Tesla Aims For Early Pay-Off of Federal Loan
22 May 2013
$465 million in Energy Department loan would be paid from anticipated $1 billion new stock offering. more ...
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EV FAQt
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According to BC Hydro studies, at 6 cents per kWh, a single family house uses an average $1140 a year if electrically heated, $660 a year if not. An electric car conversion driven 35 km a day, 200 days a year adds less than $200 (%15-%25) to this yearly total. Since charging is done at night, there are no extra circuits to add and effectively no extra burden on the power grid. (BC Hydro PDF)
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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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Nissan Leaf
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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 than an hour,
this is the pure electric with the most promise for the masses.
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Charging Station Density to Increase 8-Fold in 2 Years
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| May 18, 2013 - A recent IMS Research paper shows that the chicken and egg charging station vs EV adoption dilemma will sort itself out within a very short time. The current network of 135,000 stations is forecast to grow to 10 million by 2020, with highest rates of growth in North America, China, Japan and Germany. link (more ...)
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Approved Level 2 EVSEs
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| Mar 28, 2013 - In case anyone is keeping track, here is a rather long list of LiveSmartBC approved 240 volt EVSEs (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment), what they can do and who to contact if you want a particular unit. (more ...)
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MURB Charging Grant - You have till Mar 15 2013
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Feb 11, 2013 - Effective Feb 8, 2013, Property Owners of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (and Mixed-Use Residential Buildings) can apply for incentives through LiveSmart BC for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Incentives covering 80% of eligible procurement and installation costs incurred prior to Mar 31, 2013 (up to $4,500 max per station) are available. Stations must be installed by Aug 15, 2013.
If you are a Property Owner of a MURB and are interested in installing EV charging stations you are encouraged to complete and submit an application form to LiveSmart BC. Applications received on or before Feb 22, 2013 will be evaluated in the order they are received, and notification of acceptance into the program provided within one week. Applications may be accepted after Feb 22 depending on program subscription rates. Click to see (more ...)
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Tesla Model S Named 2013 Car of the Year
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| Dec 1, 2012 - Automobile Magazine editors started as skeptics and became instant converts to electric cars after test driving the new Tesla Model S. Shown is the instrument panel. The 17-in touchscreen is in the center console. (more ...)
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EV Range Simulator Based on Google Maps
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| Sep 20, 2012 - Now you can determine without risk if that EV purchase you have been dreaming about will serve your daily commuting or errand runs. Using Google Maps API, with its optimal routing and accounting for elevation changes, the GreenRace simulation shows the route altitude profile and simulated fuel gauge indication for selected EVs ranging from a Tesla with its 330 km range to city EVs with 70 km range. Click on the link to visit the online app. Thanks to VEVA member Kelly Carmichel for the link. (more ...)
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Smart Electric Scooter Coming to Car2go
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| Jun 24, 2012 - The Smart scooter features a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and 4-kW rear wheel hub motor. Top speed is listed at 45 km/h or 28 mph and range is 100 km. The steel and aluminum frame emulates the Smart ForTwo's tridion passenger cell in its strength properties and design. Beneath the seat is room for two helmets. Docking one's smartphone, a suite of smart apps and connectivity including speedometer and range indicator, navigation and charge-point finder. Safety features include airbag, ABS, heated grips and Blind Spot Assist. Braking is helped via rear regen. (more ...)
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Top Battery Suppliers to the EV Industry
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| Mar 15, 2012 - Automotive News - A snapshot of the top suppliers for batteries that go into production EVs as of Spring 2012 are in order - LG Chem, Johnson Controls, Yuasa, Nissan/NEC, A123, Panasonic, Bosch/Samsung. (more ...)
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Largest Electric Vehicle Trial in Canada
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| Jan 4, 2012 - Hydro-Québec has announced that 10 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs were delivered this morning to Boucherville businesses selected for the third and final phase of the largest electric vehicle (EV) trial in Canada. The project, which was launched in 2010, will continue until the end of 2013. (more ...)
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