Category Archives: Automobiles

Illinois might start charging $1,000 per year to own an electric vehicle: ‘It’s outrageous’ – Chicago Tribune

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

Nicoletta Skarlatos, of Chicago, stands May 9, 2019, with the Tesla Model S that she purchased to avoid having to pay to keep a gas tank filled. Skarlatos and other owners of electric cars may be facing a $1,000 annual … Continue reading →

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Family of deceased Model X owner sues over 2018 crash – Ars Technica

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

The charred remains of Walter Huang’s Tesla Model X. S. Engleman / NTSB May 1 2019 https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/05/family-sues-tesla-over-deadly-2018-autopilot-crash/

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Federal rebates for electric cars kick in with increased price limit – CBC

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

The Chevrolet Bolt, one of Canada’s most popular electric car, is among the vehicles eligible for federal rebates that came into effect Wed. (Duane Burleson/Associated Press) May 1 2019 – CBC Federal rebates to encourage Canadians to buy electric cars … Continue reading →

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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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