BC Adjusts EV Targets, Syncs with Federal Plans

0:00British Columbia is dialing back its big push for zero emission vehicles, dropping the 2035 sales target from 100 percent to 75 percent. The province wants to sync up with the federal government's plans, making sure everyone's on the same page for cleaner rides. Meanwhile, they're pumping money into 75 new public charging stations across the province to make electric vehicles easier for every day, drivers. Energy Minister Adrian Dix says this shift opens up more options for car makers and buyers alike. The change comes as folks aren't switching to EVs as fast as hoped, so this lightens the load on the industry and brings some stability. Automakers get a breather from tough rules while still pushing toward green goals. A amendments to the rules should hit by fall, keeping the 26 percent sales requirement steady for this year and 2027. Targets from 2028 to 2030 hit later will follow federal blueprints dropping this summer. Back in 2019, BC led the world as the first spot to lock in a 100 percent zero emission mandate,

1:04but now they're adapting to real world speeds for a smoother road ahead. That's your update from Vancouver News today, powered by AI.