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Get In Hosers, Electrify America Is Going To Canada! | Roadshow

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 mdbincbi

Electrify America crossed the border and opened its first charging station as Electrify Canada. Most of you by now are familiar with Electrify America, aka the Volkswagen-backed charging network. It’s been not-so-quietly expanding its network of Level 2 and DC fast-charging stations across the US for a couple of years, and it was only a matter of time before it crossed our northern border. Read full story here: Get In Hosers, Electrify America Is Going To Canada! | Roadshow

Electric-car State Fees Often Cost More Than Gas Tax, Study Shows | Roadshow

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 mdbincbi

It’s perhaps an unthought-of benefit for electric-car owners: There’s no way to pay into a state’s gasoline tax at the pump since the cars won’t take a drop of fossil fuels. Numerous states have crafted workarounds, however, as they try recoup costs to keep road budgets afloat for repairs and maintenance. Read full story here: Electric-car State Fees Often Cost More Than Gas Tax, Study Shows | Roadshow

Think Twice Before You Hand Your Phone To Police To Show Auto Insurance, Experts Say | CBC News

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 mdbincbi

Ontario drivers should think twice about handing over their unlocked phone to a police officer to show electronic proof of insurance, privacy experts say. The province announced last week that Ontarians can now carry auto insurance information on their smartphones instead of relying on paper copies. Finance Minister Rod Phillips heralded the convenience that move will bring — but privacy watchdogs aren’t exactly doing back flips about it. Read full story here: Think Twice Before You Hand Your Phone To Police To Show Auto Insurance, Experts Say | CBC News