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September 28, 2018                London, Ontario             Natural Resources Canada

Investing in infrastructure to support the move to a cleaner transportation system will make it easier for Canadians to choose low-carbon vehicles and demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to clean technologies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating middle-class jobs.

Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today participated at the official opening of a new curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging station in London as part of the Government’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and create good middle-class jobs. 

Developed by FLO, a subsidiary company of AddEnergie, a North American leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, the London EV station is one of 100 new urban charging station spaces the company will be demonstrating in cities across Canada. These charging stations are specially designed for curbside installation on city streets and can charge two EVs at once.

Natural Resources Canada, through its Energy Innovation Program, contributed $6.7 million to a larger project that includes this initiative — part of the Government’s plan to create a cleaner transportation sector by providing $182.5 million to expand the infrastructure that supports electric and alternative fuel vehicles.

Almost a quarter of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions currently come from the transportation sector. Shifting our transportation system to be cleaner and more efficient is a critical component of our clean growth strategy.  The Government of Canada will continue to work with the provinces and territories on zero-emissions vehicles, advancing our clean energy strategy and developing a pan-Canadian framework for clean growth and climate change, which will identify the actions needed to transition to a low-carbon future.