Durham Region will use federal funds to install 174 electric vehicle chargers. On Tuesday, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and
On Tuesday, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull announced a federal investment of $1.8-million to the Region for the installation.“Today’s announcement of $1.8 million will make possible the installation of another 174 chargers in Durham region, making the experience of driving an electric vehicle more convenient and stress-free,” said Turnbull.
To help drivers make the switch, the federal government is supporting the deployment of a coast-to-coast-to-coast network of charging stations along highways and in communities’ public places, on-street, in multi-use residential buildings, at workplaces and for vehicle fleets.Photo courtesy of Region of DurhamCtrl+Enter
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