Posted by Arden Henley | Jul 30, 2018 | e-vehicles, energy, news, policy, sustainability, technology
Is B.C. ready for some aggressive action on climate change? The government is asking for public input on a series of intention papers that include ideas like banning the sale of gas and diesel cars by 2040, using more electric buses or even ferries, and labelling... 
Posted by Arden Henley | May 15, 2018 | e-vehicles, energy, lifestyle, policy, sustainability, technology
Gas prices are expected to hit a four-year high in North America this summer, and things might get even worse now that the U.S. has pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal. New sanctions on Iran, one of the world’s major oil producers, are already pushing up oil prices... 
Posted by Arden Henley | Apr 19, 2018 | e-vehicles, energy, international news, news, policy, technology
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German automotive industry must invest heavily in electric car technology and develop battery production facilities in Europe to keep up with global competitors, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said in a newspaper interview published on... 
Posted by Arden Henley | Mar 30, 2018 | climate change, energy, international news, lifestyle, news, policy, sustainability, technology
In the United States alone, McDonald’s sells more than 1 billion pounds of beef and more than 500 million cups of coffee each year. Today, fast-food giant McDonald’s made a stunning announcement that will change the future of the fast-food industry.... 
Posted by Ken McFarlane | Mar 20, 2018 | opinion, policy
Ken McFarlane’s academic and professional background is in economics and law. He is a Rhodes Scholar and has been an associate at several major think-‐tanks, including the Brookings Institution. After a diverse career in the public, non-profit and university sectors... 
Posted by Arden Henley | Mar 19, 2018 | e-vehicles, energy, news, policy, sustainability, technology
Vehicle Incentives There are currently three vehicle incentive programs available in BC to help reduce the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle: Clean Energy Vehicle Program (CEVforBC) BC SCRAP-IT Program Specialty-Use Vehicle Incentive Program The province of... 