Novex unveils 100 per cent electric trucks

One of two electric Novex trucks unveiled yesterday.

Published: June 25, 2010 5:00 a.m.

Last modified: June 25, 2010 3:22 a.m.

Be the first to comment

Print article

Text size

The first 100 per cent electric trucks licensed in Canada were unveiled Thursday in Vancouver.

The two Novex Courier trucks are carbon-neutral, zero emission vehicles and made their first delivery to deputy city manager Sadhu Johnston.

Johnston, who filled in for Mayor Gregor Robertson, said the trucks are an environmental step in the right direction for the city. “This will help in making Vancouver the greenest city on the planet.”

Iain Black, minister of small business, was also on hand to congratulate Novex on their environmental leadership.

“This is remarkably important and significant, because emissions from transportation actually account for 36 per cent of all our greenhouse gas emissions.”

To hammer that point home, a 13-kilogram garbage bag was brought to show how much CO2 is pushed into the air with each delivery (using the old diesel trucks). Novex has made a commitment to reduce its own carbon footprint by 70 per cent by 2015.

more local stories

Raonic helps Canada even France at Davis Cup

VANCOUVER - This time, Milos Raonic got the better of Julien Benneteau.

Concrete slab tumbles during crane collapse

COQUITLAM, B.C. - A massive piece of concrete tumbled into the Fraser River on Friday when part of a crane collapsed during construction of the new Port Mann Bridge in Metro Vancouver.

Telus profit rises 4.9 per cent in Q4

VANCOUVER - Telus (TSX:T) says fourth-quarter profits increased 4.9 per cent as it signed up more subscribers to its TV services, but fell short of overall analyst expectations.

Add your comment

Comments are not reviewed before posting. If you believe a comment has violated the commenting guidelines, please alert a moderator using links provided.