ELECTRIC MOBILITY CANADA

THE ELECTRIFICATION OF TRANSPORT

An important tool for the attainment of sustainable transportation in municipal

governments and their fleets

Metro VancouverEnvironment and Parks CommitteeSeptember 9, 2014

Mark Dubois-PhillipsDirector Smart Utility Powertech Labs IncVice Chair EMCmark.dubois-phillips@powertechlabs.com

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• Electric Vehicle Overview and Outlook

• Provincial, regional implications and opportunities

• EMC Activities

OUTLINE

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• 600,000 electric vehicles on the roads worldwide *

• Electric Vehicle Business to approach $500 Billion by 2025**

• Electrification moving beyond passenger vehicles: – e‐school buses,– public transit– car‐sharing

ELECTRIC VEHICLES A GLOBAL TREND

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(* UC-Davis)(** IDTechEx

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CANADA

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• Total PEV Sales in Canada May 31, 2014: 7,494 (Source: FleetCarma)

• Expected to reach 10,000 by October

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CANADA

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British Columbia • 37% CO2 emissions from transportation• Approximately 1/3 of that from LDVs

Lower Fraser Valley Air shed.• Cars, trucks and buses emit 35% of the nitrogen oxides• 17% of all man-made volatile organic compounds

METRO VANCOUVER

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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN THE METRO VANCOUVER REGION BY SOURCE

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Source: Metro Vancouver

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Metro Vancouver Strategies• Reduce air contaminant emissions

from cars, trucks, and buses

• Work with municipalities, Translink, the Provincial Government, and the utility providers to coordinate planning and investment in low carbon vehicle infrastructure

METRO VANCOUVER

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• EVs are part of the solution

• There are economic benefits as well– Largest gasoline electricity price differential

in North America

– $2000 per year to the average driver

– Over $5 billion per year is on imported

petroleum for transportation .

– 20% of BC household income devoted to

transportation. (Source: RLCFRR aggregate report)

METRO VANCOUVER

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• No federal program – unlike all other G8• Provinces with Clean Energy Programs including incentives are where the 

sales have been occurring• BC will likely continue to enjoy above average adoption rates despite CEV 

for BC ending March 31, 2014• Infrastructure is critical for success• Municipalities own the real‐estate

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CANADA

3457 

2508 

1180 

197 58  32  28  21  7  3  1  0 

QC ON BC AB MA SA NS NB NF PEI Yukon NT

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• BC is an acknowledged leader on the national scene

– Policy– Infrastructure deployments to 

support adoption 

• Plug‐in BC model is being adopted elsewhere

– Multi stakeholder approach

• EMC continues to play an important role in provincial policy development

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN BC

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ELECTRIC MOBILITY CANADA VISION

“Working together to move Canada’s transportation system to electric traction”.

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ELECTRIC MOBILITY CANADA

EMC Scope • Unique association - spans multiple sectors of the economy.• Only national EV association in Canada• More than 140 members (18 from BC) from coast to coast

– Energy Providers – eg BC Hydro, Hydro Quebec, Manitoba Hydro, Nova Scotia Power, LDCs– Automotive – GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi– EV Technology providers – eg Chargepoint, Eaton, ABB, Schneider– Fleets – Purolater– Municipalities – Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal – Government Agencies – Quebec, Ontario, BC Ministry of Energy, Environment – Not For Profit Organizations – Pollution Probe, FBC, WWF– Universities and Colleges – BCIT, Uvic, SFU, UBC, McGill, Guelph, McMaster, Sherbrooke– Transit Authorities

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ELECTRIC MOBILITY CANADA

EMC Scope • Regional Collaboration

– Plug-in BC, – Plug n Drive Ontario– VEVA, Victoria Leaf Club– eMotive

• Cross border collaboration– EDTA, – Pacific Coast Green Highway – California, Oregon, Washington, Vermont

• EVS 29 (international EV Symposium Montreal 2015)

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EMC ACTIVITIES

• Advocacy – Government Relations Committee– Policy consultation with provincial and

federal governments – HUB Committee – access to senior federal

officials , roadmap implementation

• Regional Chapters – British Columbia – Ontario– Quebec – Nova Scotia

• Sector Groups – Fleets – Municipalities– Energy Providers– Infrastructure

• EV Roadmap - NRCan

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EV2014VÉ CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

• October 28-30• 500 EV delegates from

Canada, USA and overseas

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Canada’s Premier EVent on Electric Transportation

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THANK YOUContact us

Chantal Guimont, President & CEOTel: 514-916-416538 place du Commerce, 11-530Ile des Sœurs, QC H3E 1T8chantal.guimont@emc-mec.cawww.emc-mec.ca

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Mark Dubois-PhillipsDirector Smart Utility Powertech Labs IncVice Chair EMCmark.dubois-phillips@powertechlabs.com

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Killarney MeadowsProposed Pollinator Initiative and

Demonstration Garden

Michelle Pentz GlaveHeather Prittie

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About Us:

• Bowen Island‐based grassroots organization supporting local food systems, agriculture, and community.

• Created 2006, incorporated 2010.• 275 members.• Seasonal Farmers’ Markets.• Workshops.

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What Is It?

• Proposed outdoor learning centre with education focus.

• 0.7 acre heritage site• Inside Agricultural Land Reserve• Not a “community garden.”

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Project Site

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Opportunities:• Good visibility• Modest in scale• Very accessible• Good exposure• Good drainage

Constraints:

• Water availability• Tree concerns

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Project Vision:

• Tranquil educational destination in Killarney Meadows, where visitors can learn about bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators and their role in building a food system consistent with ecological health.

• Shared‐Use space.

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Project Mission:

• Enhance visitor experience and educate.

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Synergies:

• Bowen Island Recycling Centre• Bowen Island Community School• Bowen Island Fish Hatchery• Alignment with Metro Vancouver’s “Ecological Health Action Plan.”

• Alignment with Bowen Island Official Community Plan.

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Objectives:

• Teach• Strengthen ecological health• Resume cultivation of ALR• Celebrate• Inspire visitors

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Opportunities:

• Bring in expert knowledge and share• Exchange ideas• Try new things

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Core Programming:

• Education & Learning• Agriculture & land stewardship• Recreation & Community• Celebrating island heritage & culture

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Proposed Elements:

• Small demo garden• Pollinator’s forage field• Lavender labyrinth• Educational signage• Covered patio area for outdoor workshops

• Picnic area

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Next Up:

• Strengthen and enhance proposal through community consultation

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Thank You!

Questions?elle.glave@bowenagalliance.ca

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