Sky-high gas prices are pushing Canadians to consider electric vehicles
Ottawa: Exponential rise in gas prices are pushing electric vehicles (EVs) further into the spotlight as of late, government as well more drivers think seriously about going electric.
Government of Canada is going to invest $1-million to install 38 electric vehicles (EV) chargers in a move to allow drivers to shift from fuel to electronic vehicles.
Officials said that reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is supporting Newfoundland and Labrador with more options to drive cleaner, helping Canadians and industry transition to a net-zero future.
Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a more than $1-million investment in Newfoundland Power Inc. for the takeCHARGE network to install 38 electric vehicles (EV) chargers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Federal funding is provided through Natural Resources Canada’s Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment (EVAFIDI) and Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). All chargers will be accessible to the public by November 2022. Newfoundland Power Inc. also contributed more than $1.9 million, bringing the total project cost to more than $3 million.
