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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,...
Winter 2023 Newsletter
EVAA Newsletter - Winter 2023 by Andrew Bell
EVAA Supports Federal Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations
The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta (EVAA) is in full support of the federal zero-emission vehicle regulations, an important step towards a cleaner, sustainable future. This initiative includes options such as fuel cell vehicles, aligning with Alberta's...
Annual EV Sales pass 1M in the U.S.A.
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States have reached a significant landmark, exceeding 1 million units for the first time. This achievement is noteworthy. Amidst recent discussions suggesting a potential slowdown in EV sales, this development reinforces the...
Alberta’s Premier gets details wrong about EVs in 2035
Yesterday Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, made an inaccurate/false statement when talking to the press. "They (Federal government) have threatened to not allow for combustion engine vehicles to be on the road after 2035" False. This is simply untrue. Come 2035...
Local EV reaches 500,000km
Local owner Darryl Kolewaski posted about reaching 500,000KM on his Tesla Model S (original battery). What a glorious location to cross that milestone, Alberta's wonderous Jasper National Park. We've been keeping an eye on this vehicles progress - and it is exciting...
Cybertruck Arrives in Canada! (Should’ve been Calgary!)
The X account @Vancity_Tesla posted a photo of the first Cybertruck in a Canadian Tesla showroom - in Langle. This highly anticipated (and perhaps polarizing) EV is nearly, almost, oh so close to being actually here! Shame Tesla didn't realize that Alberta would have...
Fall 2023 Newsletter
EVAA Newsletter - Fall 2023 by Andrew Bell & Angie Thomas