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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

“Now people in multi-unit buildings can benefit from the carbon credits for charging,” Constantine said, explaining that “We’ve had a mandate in BC on emissions with regard to carbon credits for energy providers since 2010. VEVA membership was originally comprised of folks into DIY EV conversions, but now leans toward LEAF and Tesla owners.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

Yesterday (June 7, 2010), Electric Mobility Canada sent out an e-mail advising its Ontario members that MTO has lifted the ban, and has implemented an interim solution for the licensing of electric vehicle conversions. If you are doing a conversion, you have until June 30, 2010 to qualify for the retail sales tax rebate.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Money-losing Chevy Volt will stay alive even if it cant "pay the rent" Tesla CEO will refund money if theres an "Armageddon scenario" Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections?

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At least one of these vehicles will be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, followed by production for European markets. Reinforcing a commitment to bring to market a broad array of advanced electric vehicles across all of its brands, Chrysler has introduced five electric-drive vehicle prototypes since the fall of 2008.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I imagine there will be tax incentives to build green generators when were at that stage. Once electric cars are more common, demand for electricity will rise, and electricity producers will have to look at big generators such as dams, nuclear stations or decentralised wind turbines that feed in to the grid. However, I dont welcome this news.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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