News Items tag as: electric cars

FortisBC moves away from time-based rates at electric vehicle charging stations
July 03, 2024 - 3:08 PM
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Drivers of electric vehicles using FortisBC charging stations will no longer pay per minute beginning Aug. 1.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles can finally fill up in Kelowna
June 29, 2023 - 4:30 PM
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Hydrogen cars have arrived in Kelowna and the Interior’s first refilling station officially opened today.
EV truck factory announces grand opening in Kelowna next week
April 13, 2023 - 12:59 PM
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Hexagon Purus announced today the grand opening of its zero-emission heavy-duty truck plant.
This Vernon-built electric car can take you shopping or for a round of golf
March 12, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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Electric golf carts have been zipping around golf courses and resorts for decades.
Modo inviting car buyers to 'meet' an electric vehicle in Kelowna
October 24, 2022 - 6:00 PM
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Modo is inviting people to an event in Kelowna this weekend where they can learn more about electric vehicles.
Kamloops, Okanagan poised for electric car surge but lagging far behind
September 25, 2022 - 8:56 AM
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B.C. has the highest use of electric vehicles in North America.
Cost of new home could go up if Kelowna requires electric vehicle charges
February 03, 2022 - 4:57 PM
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The cost of a new housing unit could go up anywhere from $200 to $1,600 per parking stall if Kelowna city council decides to require electric vehicle chargers in every new home.
Council looking to bring more electric vehicles, e-bikes to Kamloops
August 24, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Kamloops City Council will be looking to bring more electric vehicles and e-bikes to Kamloops, making sustainable transport the new norm.
Why electric vehicle charging stations in B.C.'s Interior is still 'the wild west'
February 11, 2020 - 8:00 AM

If you’re taking a break as you drive your electric car from Osoyoos to Kamloops, you might want to think about stopping in at Peachland’s free recharge station.
Organizers hope Electric Vehicle Show coming to Kamloops will ignite passion for planet
June 03, 2019 - 4:01 PM

KAMLOOPS - The second annual Electric Vehicle Show will be back to Kamloops later this month for those interested in making the switch from gasoline.
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Penticton company building 60 tiny homes for Kelowna's homeless
One of Penticton’s longstanding construction contractors has landed the contract to build 60 “tiny homes” to house the homeless in Kelowna. Greyback Construction Ltd. landed the contract with the City of Kelowna and BC Hou

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