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This Vernon-built electric car can take you shopping or for a round of golf
Electric golf carts have been zipping around golf courses and resorts for decades. Vernon-based SC…
Kootenay Carshare Co-op gives members electric go-cart-like vehicle
A low-speed electric vehicle that looks similar to a golf cart is making its rounds…
Electric trucks could become too pricey for City of Vernon to add to their fleet
The City of Vernon will soon decide whether to add two $75,000 electric Ford trucks…
EV-ready parking to be requirement for new homes in Kamloops by 2023
Kamloops is one step closer to requiring new residential developments to be ready for electric…
Thompson-Okanagan school districts get electric buses
Seven electric school buses will soon be available to some school districts in the Thompson-Okanagan…
Kamloops EV strategy tackles climate issues
The City of Kamloops is looking into ways to make the city greener, and it…
Legendary Kamloops guitar maker Riversong expanding into bass and electric models for 2020
A Kamloops company makes world-renowned guitars that have various famous and royal owners, and have…
City and electrical workers make union agreement
PENTICTON - A negotiated agreement has been reached between theElectric Utility employees, and the City of Penticton and IBEW Local 213. The five-year agreement calls for two per cent increases each year in the term. The agreement was signed by union members on Thursday, Aug. 28. “The City is very pleased to have successfully negotiated...
Fast charge stations for electric cars proposed for West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Fast charging stations for electric cars could be coming soon to West Kelowna. The new stations, part of a province-wide initiative put forward by B.C. Hydro, will recharge a vehicle in approximately 30 minutes using direct current (DC) instead of the several hours needed at a regular AC household outlet. Facilities manager...