{"id":26,"date":"2022-04-30T09:27:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T15:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saskev.ca\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2022-12-01T20:26:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T02:26:19","slug":"learn-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saskev.ca\/index.php\/learn-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On our web site we track current plug-in vehicle inventory within Saskatchewan. Many of the dealerships listed here are also authorized to order and stock\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plugndrive.ca\/electric-cars-available-in-canada\">additional electric vehicle models<\/a>. While we don\u2019t track hybrid inventory there are several dealerships in the province that stock those as well. We also provide news on recent EV developments within the province and links to other content we think might be useful here and on our social media pages. We also plan meet-ups for EV owners and enthusiasts through our MeetUp group. You can contact us via email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@saskev.ca\">info@saskev.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We appreciate your donations to help fund our efforts working with governments, utilities and auto dealers and educating fleet operators and the driving public on the benefits offered by electric vehicles through online resources and events. If you\u2019re a business please\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@saskev.ca?subject=Sponsorship%20Package\">email us<\/a>\u00a0for a sponsorship package!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"_top\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\"><input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"3TVMVTH7VADSS\"><input title=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" alt=\"Donate with PayPal button\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_donateCC_LG.gif\" type=\"image\"><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paypal.com\/en_CA\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif?resize=1%2C1&#038;ssl=1\" alt width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paypal.com\/en_CA\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif?resize=1%2C1&#038;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.paypal.com\/en_CA\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif?resize=1%2C1&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/noscript><\/form>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>EV Types<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) \u2013 A vehicle with a fully electric powertrain and large battery.<\/p>\n<p>Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) \u2013 Similar to a battery electric vehicle but with a gas electric generator to augment battery capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) \u2013 Similar to a hybrid vehicle but with a larger battery and a plug to allow wall charging.<\/p>\n<p>Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) \u2013 A hybrid electric vehicle with a small battery for regenerative braking and more efficient engine operation.<\/p>\n<p>Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) \u2013 Any electric vehicle with an electrical plug for charging a battery.<\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) \u2013 A vehicle fuelled by hydrogen creating electricity with the use of a fuel cell.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Saskatchewan Electricity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Electricity in Saskatchewan is dirtier than it should be but not as dirty as many people think it is. Here are some links where you can find more detail on comparing emissions from an electric vehicle with those from a fossil fueled vehicle. EV emissions are also not static, they improve as cleaner sources of electricity are brought online. Remember, you can always\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskpower.com\/Our-Power-Future\/Powering-2030\/Generating-Power-as-an-Individual\/Using-the-Power-You-Make\/Net-Metering\">install solar panels at your residence<\/a>\u00a0or purchase credits from an organization like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfrogpower.com\/green-energy\/green-electricity\/\">Bullfrog Power<\/a>\u00a0or shares from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sessolarcoop.wildapricot.org\/\">SES Solar Co-op<\/a>\u00a0to further reduce your environmental impact!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.2degreesinstitute.org\/reports\/comparing_ghg_emissions_of_bevs_and_icevs.pdf\">Two Degrees Institute Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/electric-cars-available-in-canada\/\">Plug \u2018n Drive (select vehicle and scroll to bottom)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/f000.backblazeb2.com\/file\/saskev\/100_Canada-new.pdf\">Solutions Project \u2013 100% Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskpower.com\/Our-Power-Future\/Powering-2030\/Emissions\">SaskPower Emission Reduction Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskpower.com\/Our-Power-Future\/Our-Electricity\/Electrical-System\/Balancing-Supply-Options\">SaskPower Energy Mix<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cer-rec.gc.ca\/nrg\/ntgrtd\/mrkt\/nrgsstmprfls\/sk-eng.html\">Saskatchewan Energy Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cer-rec.gc.ca\/en\/data-analysis\/energy-markets\/market-snapshots\/2020\/market-snapshot-canadas-retiring-coal-fired-power-plants-will-be-replaced-renewable-low-carbon-energy-sources.html\">Canadian coal electricity generation by region to 2040<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/f000.backblazeb2.com\/file\/saskev\/ev-tco.pdf\">EV Total Cost of Ownership Study<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K9m9WDxmSN8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MZhv9sCuhxk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><yt-formatted-string force-default-style=\"\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">Sustainability Speaker Series: Electric Vehicles in Saskatchewan<\/yt-formatted-string><\/h3>\n<p>Saskatoon Public Library &#8211; September 21, 2022 &#8212;\u00a0 <span>Join Tyler Krause and Bill Hale as they discuss electric vehicles in Saskatchewan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On our web site we track current plug-in vehicle inventory within Saskatchewan. 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