BC backing away from electric-vehicle sales targets -- stringent targets set several years ago now considered unreachable. (Times Colonist)
Legislation is coming next spring to rethink BC’s effort to drive a major consumer switch to zero-emission vehicles. The stringent targets that were set several years ago by both federal and provincial governments are now considered unreachable, due to changes in the market and dramatic U.S. policy shifts that have created huge instability. Energy Minister Adrian Dix signalled Tuesday he will introduce a bill in the spring to adjust BC’s strategy and align it with federal policy, which is also in the midst of a rethink ... CLICK HERE for the full story