Clean Air Benefits from Electric VehiclesPotential impacts of additional electric vehicles in City of Campbell River, the Peace River Region and City of Richmond

Publication - March 28, 2013 - By Alison Bailie

Electric vehicles in British Columbia provide significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants, due to the province’s clean electricity. This research comprises of two scenarios for three communities: Campbell River, Richmond and the Peace River Regional District. 

The combination of increased fuel efficiency due to Canadian regulations for passenger vehicles plus more electric vehicles will allow communities in British Columbia to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions relative to 2007 levels.

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