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VW study confirms EVs pollute less than ICE – from cradle to grave
Volkswagen just published results of a certified life cycle assessment of the Volkswagen Golf, a model they offer as both an ICE and an EV. They found that the EV variant offers a higher CO2-saving potential in all phases of the product cycle. The Golf TDI emits 140g...
EV Incentives are here!
Update: The ZEV program has been updated in 2022 Update: We now have a single page to consolidate Federal/Provincial/Municipal EV related incentive programs. Starting May 1 2019, the Government of Canada is offering purchase and lease incentives for eligible EV/PHEVs....
CHQR Radio Interview on the Federal EV Incentive March 2019
On March 22nd, 2019 the EVAA attended the Ryan Jespersen Show on 770 CHQR Calgary to lend thoughts and insights on the Canadian federal electric vehicle incentive and to talk in general about the electrification of transportation.
MCCAC Electric Vehicle Program
Municipalities now have access to funding through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) to introduce electric vehicles to municipal fleets. Alberta communities can save energy, costs and reduce emissions with the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) program. Rebates are available for feasibility studies, charging stations and electric vehicles.
2018 EV Sales Numbers
Electric Mobility Canada published data for 2018. EV sales grew 125% and accounted for 2.2% of all passenger vehicle sales.
Non-Profit Announcement
EVAA was the brainchild of one forward-thinking individual back in 2014. He knew EVs were the future, but also knew it wouldn't be an easy road ahead, especially here in Alberta. Thus, a Facebook group was born. Through much hard work, EVAA gained physical form,...
Peaks to Prairies Charging Corridor
EVAA was proud to be a part of the official launch of the Peaks to Prairies EV charging corridor project today in Lethbridge. Over 100 dignitaries and interested parties gathered at Lethbridge College. Various communities in southern Alberta have committed over...
EVAA will be at the Edmonton Motorshow!
EVAA is excited to be headed to the Edmonton Motorshow April 4th-7th 2019. We will have EVs and owners on hand to discuss their experiences with electric vehicles in Alberta. Currently confirmed vehicles include Tesla's amazing Model X, as well as their...
EVAA on the radio – 770 CHQR
770 CHQR reached out to the EVAA to have a discussion about electric vehicles. William discussed charge times, electric corridors, rare earth minerals and more. Listen to our archive of it below. Note: They then had callers call in (unfortunately they did not keep...
Christmas 2018 Tesla Road Trip Part 1
If a friend asked you to join them and share the driving on a 2700km road trip from Edmonton to Phoenix in the middle of winter, what would you say? What if a pair of dogs were joining the two of you? Sitting in a cramped car, with the engine droning on,...