Tesla Model Y earns high praise from RCMP after one year on the job

"the Model Y is always being the first car signed out"   "Despite many who thought the Model Y would be a bad choice for the RCMP and that it would run out of battery in the middle of a chase, battery life has not been an issue. In fact, during the first year of...

New EV Alberta Tax – Global News

William York was interviewed by Global News on March 1 about the new EV tax that was announced in the budget on Feb. 29, 2024. https://globalnews.ca/video/10330795/albertas-new-electric-vehicle-tax-called-an-ideological-move

New EV Alberta Tax – City News

Andrew Batiuk was interviewed by City News on March 1 about the new EV tax that was announced in the budget on Feb. 29, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPH0BRL1aW0

Earn ChargeHub Charging Credits

ChargeHub is introducing a program that we are excited to share with our members. Here's a brief overview of how the program works: Install and sign up for the ChargeHub app on either Android or iPhone. Android App iPhone App Ensure to add "CH Travel" to the end of...

Appeal of EVs to continue to grow in Red Deer area

The Red Deer area in Alberta is seeing a growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs), with about 500 of Alberta's 10,000 registered EVs located in the region. This interest is driven by higher fuel taxes and the availability of local EV chargers, especially along...

Alberta’s Grid – What Happened, What’s Next, & What About EVs?

This weekend was an interesting one as an EV advocate in Alberta. Alberta's power grid dominated the headlines - 'we are out of power, everyone panic, will there be blackouts during the coldest period in quite some time?' I've seen a lot of speculation and, frankly,...

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BEV GHG Emission Estimating Tool for Canadian Provinces

Real-Time Alberta Power Generation Source Mix / Historic for other provinces.

 

CoalGasHydroWindSolar/Other37.3%56.9%

Value
Coal4,118
Gas6,279
Hydro314
Wind28
Solar/Other292
Tesla Model 3 Mid Range

 

Honda Civic

 

Tesla Model 3 Mid Range
10.81 kg CO2e/100km
1.9 L/100km efficiency
4.4 L/100km GHG
Honda Civic
17.3 kg CO2e/100km
7.1 L/100km efficiency
 
Annual Cost Comparison

Tesla Model 3 Mid Range
Annual cost: $269
Honda Civic
Annual cost: $1248

Tesla Model 3 MidRangeHonda Civic05001,0001,500

Estimated Annual CostEstimated Annual Cost
Tesla Model 3 Mid Range269
Honda Civic1,248

 

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