Category Archives: Automobiles

B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

(Toby Talbot/Associated Press) British Columbia Legislation aims to phase out gas-powered vehicles The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 10, 2019 4:08 PM PT | Last Updated: April 10 The legislation would apply to new vehicles for sale or lease. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-introduces-law-to-require-cars-trucks-sold-by-2040-be-zer … Continue reading →

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MPI diverting overcharges to police again instead of refunding or reducing rates as per legislated monopoly – also being labeled as socialism

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

MPI Funding Increased Enforcement Against Distracted Driving — April 4, 2019 – CHRISD.CA plus commentary Post on Facebook Some of Comments: “Socialism at it’s best. Governments take money from the people, the more money they control, the worse it is. … Continue reading →

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Should Canada charge drivers to use roads during rush hour? | Globalnews.ca

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

March 30, 2019 7:00 am By Jane Gerster National Online Journalist — Features Global News https://globalnews.ca/news/5102673/pros-and-cons-congestion-pricing/ — Commentary I lived in London, UK for over 6 years including before and after the congestion charge implemented. Before it was added there … Continue reading →

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Would you line up at the pump to save the cost of a coffee?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

March 31 2019 Lineups at the pump so bad cars blocking exit when it going up 4.4c /l tomorrow in Manitoba and other provinces without their own carbon tax or trading system in place. For a fill on the average … Continue reading →

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Reporting Mobile spam and phishing texts and sms messages

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

March 31 2019 I received the following unsolicited sms / text message this afternoon. I consider this spam as I did not sign up to any newsletter or anything from Andrew Scheer. This likely just spammers phishing for details on … Continue reading →

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Autoweek Asks: Should cars have automatic speed limiters?

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

The tech is already there to make automatic speed controls a reality in new cars, thanks to GPS knowing which roads you’re on all the time. Photo by Autoweek March 29, 2019 ROAD SIGN RECOGNITION AND GPS TECH COULD BRING … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Answer to Tesla Is a $15,500 Electric Three-Wheeler

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Feb 12 2019 – Bloomberg — Commentary Canada’s Answer to Tesla Is a $15,500 Electric Three-Wheeler I wouldn’t compare it to a Tesla and would be interesting to see wow it handles our winter weather and roads with good tires … Continue reading →

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