While existing Island-class ferries are equipped to run on both diesel fuel and electricity, the new ferries will be fully electric.
The Canada Infrastructure Bank is loaning B.C. Ferries $75 million to help buy four new electric Island-class ferries and installing charging infrastructure.
“In addition to their environmental benefits, the new vessels will be quieter and offer more enjoyable commutes for local residents and visitors.” “It’ll also help us achieve important environmental benefits. All of this increases our passengers’ confidence we’ll get them where they need to go in a safe, reliable and environmentally conscious way.”
“Our job is to make investments in new infrastructure that helps move our country forward on goals like decarbonizing our train, transit and transportation systems,” Cory said, adding this includes broadband and digital infrastructure and economic growth and productivity.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Federal Canada Infrastructure Bank lending money to B.C. Ferries for electrificationWhile existing Island-class ferries are equipped to run on both diesel fuel and electricity, the new ferries will be fully electric.
Read more »
Federal budget lemons opportunity to innovate in Canada’s infrastructure sectorCanada's construction news
Read more »
Bank of Canada's Macklem says federal budget won't have much impact on inflationBank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he doesn't think the federal budget tabled last month will have much of an effect on inflation.
Read more »
Federal panel lists 35 'plausible' future threats to Canada and the worldA view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C. is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024 in a B.C. Wildfire Service handout photo.
Read more »
Canada to convene meeting to discuss money laundering allegations against TD BankExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Canada to convene meeting to discuss money laundering allegations against TD BankA U.S. Department of Justice investigation into TD Bank was focused on how Chinese drug traffickers and crime groups used Canada's second-largest lender to...
Read more »