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A Year of Uplifting Green Energy Stories

David Dodge | Posted 02.17.2013 | Canada
David Dodge

While the pace of our transition to a lower carbon world can be frustrating, we have learned in a short time at Green Energy Futures there are some pretty inspiring and innovative people building a green energy future right now.

The Green Technology Canadians Embrace

The Experts at Microsoft | Posted 11.18.2012 | Canada

Whether it’s your rising energy bill or your environmentally conscious self, renewable sources of energy offer ways to be kind to your pocketbook an...

Are Electric Car Charging Stations Coming To Ontario, Quebec?

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 11.14.2012 | Canada Business

MONTREAL - Hydro-Quebec and Plug'nDrive Ontario are teaming up to develop a network of electric vehicle charging stations in both provinces.The public...

Electric Cars Are Making Inroads, Says Car Show Organizer

CP | Peter Rakobowchuk, The Canadian Press | Posted 03.13.2012 | Canada Business

MONTREAL - Electric cars are still a rarity on the highway but the president of Montreal's International Auto Show says they're steadily making inroad...

B.C. Paves the Way for Electric Cars

Claire Beckstead | Posted 01.09.2012 | Canada
Claire Beckstead

On a crisp, sunny Saturday, I joined about 50 people at Surrey City Hall to hear B.C. ministers announce a $17 million provincial initiative to have many more clean cars gracing the streets of British Columbia. It was an exciting day, as an important step has been taken to reduce the greenhouse gas pollution

Nissan Makes Leap Forward In Electric Car Batteries

CP | The Associated Press | Posted 11.11.2011 | Canada Business

TOKYO - Nissan has developed a charger for electric vehicles that's smaller, about half the price, and easier to install.Nissan Motor Co., Japan's No....

Magna Joins Ontario's Green Revolution

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 10.29.2011 | Canada Business

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) is spending $430 million to research and develop electric-vehicle technology in Ontario, a move tha...

Electric Vehicles Charging Forward in Ontario

Keith Brooks | Posted 10.11.2011 | Canada
Keith Brooks

To be sure, there are those who think the provincial government shouldn't invest in electric car charging stations. But the truth is, Ontario's move will keep us in step with the world's leading economies.