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Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck

Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck

Fire Chief Karen Fry: "I can't wait to see more of these engines come into service in Vancouver."
John Ducker: Upselling features: The good, the bad and the silly

John Ducker: Upselling features: The good, the bad and the silly

Here’s my view on vehicle options, past and present, that were booms or busts
Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Province's timeline for phasing out selling new gas-powered car could make available vehicles scarce, and hike prices
John Ducker: Auto maintenance, safe driving your best defence against accidents

John Ducker: Auto maintenance, safe driving your best defence against accidents

Season-appropriate tires, buckling up and an emergency kit are especially important in winter
John Ducker: Safe parking is an essential skill

John Ducker: Safe parking is an essential skill

Why is parking a regular car so difficult for so many people?
John Ducker: Anxiety behind the wheel can be dangerous

John Ducker: Anxiety behind the wheel can be dangerous

Drivers experiencing high anxiety or panic may require professional intervention
John Ducker: Recalls prove auto safety isn't guaranteed

John Ducker: Recalls prove auto safety isn't guaranteed

Auto manufacturers have a long history of faulty vehicles.
By 2035, all new vehicles sold in B.C. must be electric. Is it achievable?

By 2035, all new vehicles sold in B.C. must be electric. Is it achievable?

The goal in B.C. is for 26 per cent of vehicle sales to be electric by 2026, 90 per cent by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2035.
John Ducker: For cyclists, visibility is key to staying safe

John Ducker: For cyclists, visibility is key to staying safe

It’s especially important for cyclists and drivers to be aware of each other when visibility decreases
B.C. wants all new light-duty vehicles in the province to be EVs by 2035

B.C. wants all new light-duty vehicles in the province to be EVs by 2035

B.C. would require all new light-duty vehicles sold in the province, including passenger cars and trucks, to be emission-free by 2035, it said, five years before the initial goal of 2040.