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CRD granted $224,000 towards EV promotion in Greater Victoria

Funding to be used to develop zero emissions vehcile mobile demonstration unit
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The Capital Regional District has received federal funding to develop a mobile electric vehicle demonstration unit. (File photo/courtesy of City of Victoria)

The Capital Regional District has received $224,000 to promote zero-emission vehicle ownership in the region, as one of 22 organizations funded by Natural Resources CanadaB次元官网网址檚 Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative.

The money is targeted for development of a zero-emissions vehicle mobile demonstration unit, meant to promote the advantages of owning electric vehicles and bikes for residents throughout Greater Victoria.

The promised EV promotional plan follows the CRDB次元官网网址檚 plans to electrify its vehicle fleet and its commitment to the since 2018.

The federal initiative gave out a total of $4.65 million in grants, with a goal to raise electric vehicle investment awareness across the country, according to a news release.

B次元官网网址淭hrough investments such as the ones announced today, weB次元官网网址檙e equipping Canadians with the awareness and knowledge they need to confidently make the switch to a zero-emission vehicle,B次元官网网址 Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson stated.

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