The commercial transportation sector makes up 60 per cent of all transportation\u002Drelated greenhouse gas emissions in B.C.
Premier David Eby noted B.C. is leading all provinces in the switch to zero-emission passenger vehicles, which has increased from 5,000 in 2016 to more than 100,000 today, but the commercial-vehicle sector faces a more difficult transition.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The province has earmarked $40 million to expand the commercial vehicle pilots program to support businesses to buy medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. The program helped fund Seaspan’s purchase of the electric trucks and fast-charging stations and the City of Victoria’s new electric fire engine, expected to arrive in the fall.Article content
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