The B.C. NDP’s plan to electrify provincial roads is encountering roadblocks, as ambitious government targets collide with high costs, limited infrastructure and slowing consumer interest.
What Eby doesn’t understand is that he is irrelevant. BC cares as much about what he thinks as he cares about what the B.C. voter thinks. Can’t wait for the next election when we can finally rid ourselves of his WEF government.
The government's focus is explained by a single number from its official GHG inventory: transportation is 37% of B.C.'s total emissions. Failure to decarbonize this sector makes achieving legislated climate targets a mathematical impossibility, forcing the province's hand despite the practical hurdles of implementation.
You need to access all the costs in owning a EV. Does the dealership or automotive shop charge higher hourly rate for EV/Hybrid mechanic? What is the replacement part costs given lower number of EVs on the road? How are the battery materials disposed? Insurance costs? Demand on the electricity infrastructure with the proliferation of AI data centers and increasing EV battery charging? Finally, nobody can afford the EV vehicles due to the high cost of living and diminishing employment opportunities.
Sorry MLK ....
I HAVE A DREAM....
One day our idiot politicians everywhere in what used to be Canada, especially Federally, will GET IT about EV's.
NOBODY WANTS THEM FOLKS...
OK... Pretty much NOBODY.
I would like to know where you can buy a new f150 for $53,000.
What Eby doesn’t understand is that he is irrelevant. BC cares as much about what he thinks as he cares about what the B.C. voter thinks. Can’t wait for the next election when we can finally rid ourselves of his WEF government.
We all know vehicles decline in value as soon as they are sold, but used EV’s have virtually no value in 10 years or when the battery is toast.
The government's focus is explained by a single number from its official GHG inventory: transportation is 37% of B.C.'s total emissions. Failure to decarbonize this sector makes achieving legislated climate targets a mathematical impossibility, forcing the province's hand despite the practical hurdles of implementation.
You need to access all the costs in owning a EV. Does the dealership or automotive shop charge higher hourly rate for EV/Hybrid mechanic? What is the replacement part costs given lower number of EVs on the road? How are the battery materials disposed? Insurance costs? Demand on the electricity infrastructure with the proliferation of AI data centers and increasing EV battery charging? Finally, nobody can afford the EV vehicles due to the high cost of living and diminishing employment opportunities.
Provincial and federal rebate programs have been known to inflat the price of a vehicle.