<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>electric vehicle Archives - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</title>
	<atom:link href="https://glengower.ca/tag/electric-vehicle/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://glengower.ca/tag/electric-vehicle/</link>
	<description>Official web page for Glen Gower, councillor for Stittsville Ward in the CIty of Ottawa</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:24:54 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>
	hourly	</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>
	1	</sy:updateFrequency>
	

<image>
	<url>https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-2025-150x150.png</url>
	<title>electric vehicle Archives - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</title>
	<link>https://glengower.ca/tag/electric-vehicle/</link>
	<width>32</width>
	<height>32</height>
</image> 
	<item>
		<title>JULY 12: EV Test Drive Tuesday at the Johnny Leroux Arena</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/events/july-12-ev-test-drive-tuesday-at-the-johnny-leroux-arena/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=july-12-ev-test-drive-tuesday-at-the-johnny-leroux-arena</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Team Stittsville]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric vehicle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[envirocentre]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=7860</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit July 12th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Electric vehicle test drives are coming to the Johnny Leroux Arena from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on July 12th! Take a free test drive or ride in an electric vehicle with EV Experience’s friendly staff and volunteers. If you have ever been curious to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/july-12-ev-test-drive-tuesday-at-the-johnny-leroux-arena/">JULY 12: EV Test Drive Tuesday at the Johnny Leroux Arena</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p><strong>July 12<sup>th</sup> from 6:30 – 8:30 pm </strong></p>
<p>Electric vehicle test drives are coming to the Johnny Leroux Arena from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on July 12<sup>th</sup>!</p>
<p>Take a free test drive or ride in an electric vehicle with EV Experience’s friendly staff and volunteers. If you have ever been curious to know more about EVs, this is your chance!</p>
<p>EV Experience is a program run by EnviroCentre and the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa along with other local partners to raise awareness of the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle.</p>
<p>This event is a great opportunity to talk to experienced and knowledgeable EV enthusiasts and to ask them all your questions. And of course, you will be able to experience what it is like to ride or drive in an electric vehicle firsthand.</p>
<p>To learn more about how the test drives/rides work visit the <a href="https://evexperience.ca/book-a-test-drive/">EV Test Drive FAQ</a> section of the <a href="https://evexperience.ca/">EVexperience.ca</a> website. You can book your test drive/ride in advance at the same link once they become available. Any questions can be sent to <a href="mailto:transport@envirocentre.ca">transport@envirocentre.ca</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of Driving an EV</strong></p>
<p>There are many benefits of choosing an electric vehicle over a gas powered one, they include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Better for the environment as you are not burning fossil fuels</li>
<li>Cleaner air – no emissions mean no air pollution!</li>
<li>Less maintenance (and fewer maintenance costs)</li>
<li>Cheaper running costs</li>
<li>No need to fill up your tank</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For more information about this event please visit: <a href="https://evexperience.ca/events/test-drive-tuesday-stittsville/">https://evexperience.ca/events/test-drive-tuesday-stittsville/</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<hr />
<h2></h2>
<h2><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7861" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR.png" alt="Essai VÉ / envirocentre" width="1600" height="900" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR.png 1600w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-300x169.png 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-1024x576.png 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-768x432.png 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-1536x864.png 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-610x343.png 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-1080x608.png 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-1280x720.png 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-980x551.png 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Test-Drive-Tuesday-at-Johnny-Leroux-FR-480x270.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></a></h2>
<h2><strong>Essai VÉ à l’aréna communautaire de Stittsville Johnny-Leroux</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Le 12 juillet de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30 </strong></p>
<p>Des essais de véhicules électriques auront lieu à l’aréna communautaire de Stittsville Johnny-Leroux le 12 juillet de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30 !</p>
<p>Faites un essai gratuit ou une balade en véhicule électrique avec le personnel et les bénévoles d’Expérience VÉ. Si vous avez toujours été curieux d&#8217;en savoir plus sur les VE, c&#8217;est votre chance !</p>
<p>L&#8217;Expérience VÉ est un programme géré par EnviroCentre et le Conseil du véhicule électrique d&#8217;Ottawa, en collaboration avec d&#8217;autres partenaires locaux, pour sensibiliser les gens aux avantages de passer à un véhicule électrique.</p>
<p>Cet événement est une excellente occasion de parler à des passionnés de VE expérimentés et bien informés et de leur poser toutes vos questions. Et bien sûr, vous pourrez faire l&#8217;expérience directe de la conduite d&#8217;un véhicule électrique.</p>
<p>Pour en savoir plus sur le fonctionnement des essais de conduite, consultez la section FAQ sur les essais de conduite de véhicules électriques du site EVexperience.ca. Vous pouvez réserver votre essai routier à l&#8217;avance sur le même lien dès qu&#8217;il sera disponible. Toutes les questions peuvent être envoyées à <a href="mailto:transport@envirocentre.ca">transport@envirocentre.ca</a> .</p>
<p><strong>Avantages de la conduite d&#8217;un VE</strong></p>
<p>Il y a de nombreux avantages à choisir un véhicule électrique plutôt qu&#8217;un véhicule à essence :</p>
<ul>
<li>Meilleur pour l&#8217;environnement car vous ne brûlez pas de combustibles fossiles.</li>
<li>Un air plus pur &#8211; pas d&#8217;émissions, donc pas de pollution atmosphérique !</li>
<li>Moins d&#8217;entretien (et moins de frais d&#8217;entretien)</li>
<li>Coûts d&#8217;exploitation moins élevés</li>
<li>Pas besoin de remplir votre réservoir</li>
</ul>
<p>Pour plus d&#8217;informations sur cet événement, veuillez consulter le site <a href="https://evexperience.ca/fr/events/essai-ve-au-bibliotheque-publique-dottawa-stittsville/">https://evexperience.ca/fr/events/essai-ve-au-bibliotheque-publique-dottawa-stittsville/</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/july-12-ev-test-drive-tuesday-at-the-johnny-leroux-arena/">JULY 12: EV Test Drive Tuesday at the Johnny Leroux Arena</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
		<item>
		<title>NOTEBOOK: Moving towards a zero-emission fleet for OC Transpo</title>
		<link>https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-moving-towards-a-zero-emission-fleet-for-oc-transpo/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=notebook-moving-towards-a-zero-emission-fleet-for-oc-transpo</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Gower]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Notebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric vehicle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OC Transpo]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.glengower.ca/?p=5153</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit Today at Transit Commission, I supported a plan that will see OC Transpo transition to a zero-emission bus fleet over the next 15 years. This is great news and a major step forward to meeting our emission reduction targets to tackle climate change.   The plan goes to City Council for final [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-moving-towards-a-zero-emission-fleet-for-oc-transpo/">NOTEBOOK: Moving towards a zero-emission fleet for OC Transpo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>Today at Transit Commission, I supported a plan that will see OC Transpo transition to a zero-emission bus fleet over the next 15 years. This is great news and a major step forward to meeting our emission reduction targets to tackle climate change.   The plan goes to City Council for final approval next week.</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-staff-slides-Zero-Emission-buses-for-OC-Transpo-EN.pdf">Zero Emission Buses for OC Transpo (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-staff-slides-Zero-Emission-buses-for-OC-Transpo-FR.pdf">Autobus à émission zéro pour OC Transpo (PDF)</a></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s planned:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>OC Transpo will negotiate an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and apply for funding from Infrastructure Canada to replace as many as 450 buses by 2027. As older diesel buses are retired, the bus fleet (nearly 1,000 buses) would become fully electrified by 2036. The full cost of new buses from 2022 to 2027 is estimated at $986-million.</li>
<li>The first batch of e-buses would be purchased in 2022, with 74 40-foot battery buses for OC Transpo. Funding for the purchase comes from money already earmarked for diesel buses, augmented by Infrastructure Canada with financing from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.</li>
<li>For the first batch of buses, staff are recommending battery-electric buses and the most reliable and appropriate for Ottawa&#8217;s climate and geography. electricity and charging infrastructure for the transition will be supplied by Hydro Ottawa, and upgrades will be required to Ottawa&#8217;s transit garages to provide charging stations.</li>
<li>Battery buses are being recommended for now, but as technology advances other fuel sources will be considered such as hydrogen fuel cells.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5159" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo.jpg" alt="Autobus à émission zéro pour OC Transpo" width="1600" height="900" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo.jpg 1600w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-610x343.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-980x551.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></p>
<hr />
<h2>Carnet de notes : Vers un parc de véhicules à émission zéro pour OC Transpo</h2>
<p>Aujourd’hui, à la Commission du transport en commun, j’ai appuyé un plan qui assurera la transition d’OC Transpo vers un parc de véhicules à émission zéro au cours des 15 prochaines années. C’est une excellente nouvelle qui représente aussi un grand pas en avant pour l’atteinte de nos objectifs en matière de réduction des émissions et pour la lutte contre les changements climatiques. Le plan sera présenté au Conseil municipal pour approbation finale la semaine prochaine.</p>
<p><strong>Aperçu</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-staff-slides-Zero-Emission-buses-for-OC-Transpo-EN.pdf">Zero-Emission Buses for OC Transpo (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-staff-slides-Zero-Emission-buses-for-OC-Transpo-FR.pdf">Autobus à émission zéro pour OC Transpo (PDF)</a></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Ce qui est prévu</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>OC Transpo négociera une entente avec la Banque de l’infrastructure du Canada (BIC) et fera une demande de financement auprès d’Infrastructure Canada pour le remplacement de 450 autobus d’ici 2027. Au fil du retrait des vieux autobus au diesel, le parc de véhicules (près de 1 000 autobus) deviendra entièrement électrique d’ici 2036. Le coût total des nouveaux autobus acquis de 2022 à 2027 est estimé à 986 millions de dollars.</li>
<li>Le premier lot de véhicules électriques, composé de 74 autobus à batterie de 40 pieds, sera acheté en 2022. Le financement proviendra de fonds déjà réservés pour les autobus au diesel, complétés par ceux d’Infrastructure Canada et de la BIC.</li>
<li>Pour le premier lot, le personnel recommande des autobus à batterie électrique, les plus fiables et adaptés au climat et à la géographie d’Ottawa. L’électricité et l’infrastructure de recharge pour la transition seront fournies par Hydro Ottawa. Il faudra aussi aménager des bornes de recharge dans les garages pour véhicules de transport en commun de la Ville.</li>
<li>On recommande des autobus à batterie pour l’instant, mais au fil des avancées technologiques, d’autres sources de carburant seront envisagées, comme les piles à hydrogène.</li>
</ul>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5159" src="http://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo.jpg" alt="Autobus à émission zéro pour OC Transpo" width="1600" height="900" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo.jpg 1600w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-610x343.jpg 610w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-980x551.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/emission-zero-oc-transpo-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-moving-towards-a-zero-emission-fleet-for-oc-transpo/">NOTEBOOK: Moving towards a zero-emission fleet for OC Transpo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
			</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
