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Cybertruck powers a gas station in Houston after a tornado

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!...

Canada Powers Ahead in EV Sales Growth

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

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

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

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...

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