Is the goal of 100 percent zero-emission vehicles by 2040 realistic for BC?

The BC government on Tuesday announcing a mandate requiring that 10 percent of all new vehicle sales in the province be battery-electric or hybrid-electric by 2025.

That's just to start... by 2030, the mandate is a minimum 30% EV or hybrid vehicle sales, and 100% by 2040. Under the enabling legislation, the B.C. government intends to boost funding for subsidies by $20-million this year, to encourage British Columbians to purchase EVs and hybrids. BC currently offers rebates of $5,000 for a new battery electric car, or half that for a hybrid.

Environmental scientist Blair King applauds the concept, but says it's simply unrealistic...

Guest: Blair King

Environmental scientist working out of Langley, BC

The BC government on Tuesday announcing a mandate requiring that 10 percent of all new vehicle sales in the province be battery-electric or hybrid-electric by 2025.

That's just to start... by 2030, the mandate is a minimum 30% EV or hybrid vehicle sales, and 100% by 2040. Under the enabling legislation, the B.C. government intends to boost funding for subsidies by $20-million this year, to encourage British Columbians to purchase EVs and hybrids. BC currently offers rebates of $5,000 for a new battery electric car, or half that for a hybrid.

Environmental scientist Blair King applauds the concept, but says it's simply unrealistic...

Guest: Blair King

Environmental scientist working out of Langley, BC