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British Columbia to install EV charging stations

Electric car owners in British Columbia (BC), Canada, are to benefit from electric vehicle charging stations to be set up in twelve communities across the province the provincial government. Environment minister Terry Lake said that a total of US$1.31 million will be invested to set up the stations, which will also meet the West Coast Green Highway agreement that BC has signed with three US states, in which charging stations will be set up along the Pacific West Coast, from California to BC.
January 21, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Electric car owners in British Columbia (BC), Canada, are to benefit from electric vehicle charging stations to be set up in twelve communities across the province the provincial government.

Environment minister Terry Lake said that a total of US$1.31 million will be invested to set up the stations, which will also meet the West Coast Green Highway agreement that BC has signed with three US states, in which charging stations will be set up along the Pacific West Coast, from California to BC.

The stations can give a car an 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes or less, compared to other kinds of stations that require up to eight hours for a full charge.

In announcing the program Terry Lake said providing electric vehicle owners with more charging options will make electric cars even more attractive.

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