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

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By Danielle ParadisMar 25, 2025, 7:50 pm221 ptsTop
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…

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