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Newsletter Fall 2024
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Trucked Up EVs Interviews EVAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4ZKfYI6KQc
Electric Vehicle Sales Mark Another Record in Q3
"... as more affordable EVs enter the market and infrastructure improves, we can expect even greater adoption in the coming years.” Source: Cox Automotive
The Current State of Bidirectional EV Charging in Canada
Introduction V2X, or Vehicle-to-Everything, is a new and exciting field that shows a lot of promise to further leverage the growing number of EVs in the world today. EVs aren’t unique solely because they can drive us around. What makes them distinctive is their...
Cybertruck powers a gas station in Houston after a tornado
@misssbaaah on TikTok shared a video of a Tesla Cybertruck saving the day - powering a gas station after a tornado knocked out the power. We've seen multiple instances of EVs powering homes and other businesses, but an EV allowing gas cars to refuel is a new one!...
Can the grid handle EVs? “Yes”
CBC's program This is Calgary explores the question of whether the grid can handle EVs. Short answer: "Yes". Can Calgary’s power grid handle more EVs? | This is Calgary | CBC.ca
Canada Powers Ahead in EV Sales Growth
"Global EV sales reached 1.1 million units in April 2024, according to EV research-house, Rho Motion, bringing year-to-date (YTD) sales to 4.3 million, 22% greater than the same period in 2023. The North American market has increased by 7% YTD, with Canada leading EV...
Free Virtual Student Workshops
Callout to all educators, if you are interested in a free virtual student workshop, please click this link and see if this might be a great way to get your students more involved in the adoption of EVs in Alberta. GreenLearning creates free education programs about...
EVAA Welcomes Skyfire Energy as a Supporter
Since 2001, Skyfire Energy has been designing and installing solar power systems throughout Alberta and much of Canada - from residential to complex commercial systems. As we always say: EVs and Solar are a perfect match - and we at EVAA are extremely grateful that...
Pricing changes: Leduc chargers
To help recover costs and encourage drivers to move their vehicle after charging, all Leduc-owned level 3 (EV) charging stations will cost $10 per hour to use starting later this spring. Level 2 EV charging stations will remain free. A surcharge for extended charging...