{"id":9916,"date":"2021-10-09T17:37:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-09T21:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.burlingtongreen.org\/?post_type=programs&p=9916"},"modified":"2023-12-03T12:55:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:55:48","slug":"electric-mobility-burlon","status":"publish","type":"programs","link":"https:\/\/www.burlingtongreen.org\/fr\/programs\/faire-le-changement\/burlon-mobilite-electrique\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Switch to Electric!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLet's Action the strategy!
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\nThanks in large part to hearing from YOU, the local community, BurlingtonGreen together with the City of Burlington created a comprehensive actionable e-mobility strategy for Burlington. Check it out!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe invite community members to share their stories about buying and driving electric vehicles (EVs). What do you love the most about your EV? What advice do you have for future EV owners?\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Our climate is changing. The world has already warmed by 1\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels due to human activities. Canada is warming at a faster rate with overland temperatures increasing an average of 1.7\u00b0C between 1948 and 2016 and about 2.3\u00b0C for northern Canada with the majority being due to human activities. Burlington is not immune to the impacts of climate change and has already experienced many examples of what is predicted to become more common.<\/p>

Burlington Council approved a community-based Climate Action Plan<\/a> in 2020 which identifies seven program areas of focus to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the community net carbon neutral target by 2050.\u00a0 Implementing measures and policies to support electric mobility options in Burlington is one of the key areas to help reduce emissions from the transportation sector<\/a>.\u00a0 To that end, BurlingtonGreen was pleased to collaborate with the City of Burlington to develop a community based E-Mobility Strategy for Burlington<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It is recognized that our transportation system, which has prioritized the use of single occupancy vehicles over other modes, will need to be restructured to provide residents with more transportation options that prioritize active, public and shared transportation modes. There is the recognition that the movement from ICE vehicles towards EVs is also a critical component of the actions needed to reduce emissions from our transportation system. Focusing on electric mobility is a recognition of the car ownership culture in Burlington and, therefore, to be successful in reducing emissions and achieving the carbon reduction targets, electrification of the transportation sector needs to be a priority.\u00a0 However, shifting the modal split and supporting sustainable transportation options also remains a priority in the community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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WHY GO ELECTRIC?<\/strong><\/h6>

\"\"Greatly lower your eco-footprint; drive with a clear conscience:<\/strong> Burlington has higher than average car ownership and over 40% of Burlington\u2019s community GHG emissions<\/a>\u00a0are from the transportation sector. By switching to an electric vehicle, you can make a very large reduction in your environmental footprint. The electricity used to charge the vehicle in Ontario is from relatively clean sources now that Ontario has shut down its coal-fired power plants.<\/p>

Low energy costs:<\/strong>\u00a0Avoid paying for gasoline. Your energy costs will be on your electricity bill, but you can charge in the evening at off-peak times or for FREE at many public chargers. As carbon taxes are levied on gasoline, you should be ahead in the long run. If you want the reassurance of having gasoline back-up, you can purchase a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) that runs mostly on electric, but has a gas tank back-up for extra range, just in case.<\/p>

Low maintenance:<\/strong>\u00a0EVs do not have internal combustion engines that require maintenance to the numerous moving parts \u2013 electric motors are much simpler systems.\u00a0 No more oil changes. No muffler systems to replace. No starter motors to replace (which can suddenly die in gas-powered cars and leave you calling for a tow truck). Usually, no radiators, water pumps, or coolant hoses and fluids to worry about (which can suddenly overheat or spring a leak and leave you stranded on the side of the road). Usually no complex transmission systems. EVs and hybrids use regenerative braking systems to recover energy when stopping and using it to recharge the battery; this also has the added benefit of often greatly prolonging brake life since the brake pads don’t have to work as hard, which can further reduce maintenance costs on your vehicle.<\/p>

Often cheaper:<\/strong>\u00a0Take advantage of government\u00a0incentives<\/a>\u00a0offered to purchase EVs. With incentives offered and lower operating costs mentioned above, the overall life-cycle cost of an EV is now often cheaper than that of a traditional gasoline car.<\/p>

Less highway traffic:<\/strong>\u00a0slide into the HOV\/HOT lanes to beat traffic on the 403\/QEW. EVs have their privileges! Note: special green license plate required (learn more here<\/a>). Also, fingers crossed for more “EV\/hybrid only” premium parking spaces popping up at workplaces, stores and parking lots in the future.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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