Former BC Environment Minister Doubts EV Viability, Leads Cenovus-Backed Campaign

Former BC Environment Minister Doubts EV Viability, Leads Cenovus-Backed Campaign

In a recent policy forum, former environment minister Barry Penner expressed doubts that British Columbia would meet its targets for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The province had suggested ambitious targets of 26 percent EV use by 2026 and 90 percent adoption by 2030. Nationally, Canada has mandated that 20 percent of all new vehicles sold must be electric by 2026 and 100 percent by 2035. Penner doubted the ability of governments to meet thei…