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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...
Newsletter – Spring 2024
EVAA Newsletter - Spring 2024 by andrew bell
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