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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Ottawa, join us at tomorrow’s Kilowatts & Coffee to find out how you can get into an EV! evco.ca/event/evco-k...

Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We’re at A Taste of Wellington today, 10-6! Come chat EVs with us and test drive a Polestar 4 courtesy of Polestar Ottawa! 1380 Wellington St. W, Ottawa

Our “What if you could fill up your car for $8?” sign with EVs displayed in the background

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We’re at our Kilowatts & Coffee at Second Cup, 1715 Merivale Rd this morning, 10-12. This beautiful Lucid Gravity came all the way from Montreal to join us!

An Aurora Green Metallic Lucid Gravity parked in a parking lot. $170,000 as tested.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We’re here at the Capital Pride Street Festival! Drop by and chat EVs, and don’t forget your “Pride is Electric” sticker! Near Bank & Waverley

The EV Experience booth on Bank St with an EV parked beside it

A round sticker with a progressive pride flag background and “PRIDE IS ELECTRIC” text

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#Ottawa, if you’re without power and need a charge for your #EV, check out PlugShare for the latest reports on public charger status, and/or post in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/share/g/1J4B... During outages, we always have members offering their home chargers if you’re in need.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

We’re here at Green Fair #Ottawa! Come talk to over 20 EV owners about their experiences, and test drive 10 different models! 10am-4pm, 200 Coventry Road Lots to do inside and out, and it’s free! cafesottawa.ca/green-fair-o...

A row of several EVs with an “Electric vehicles” banner out front

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Don’t forget Green Fair #Ottawa is tomorrow, June 13th! We’ll be there with a large selection of EVs to see and touch, as well as some available for test drives. E-bikes too! Lots to see and do, and you could win an awesome e-bike. cafesottawa.ca/green-fair-o...

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Green Fair Ottawa

Let's celebrate our city's transition to a greener future. Green Fair Ottawa is a fun, family-friendly free public event on Sat June 13 2026 at 200 Coventry road Ottawa. Indoor, outdoor exhibitions an...

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Very excited to see EVCO member Alan’s electric-converted Ford Ranger “Sparky” has found a new home at Canada’s Museum of Science and Technology here in Ottawa! Conservation work is underway in their workshop, and it will be displayed at some point in the future.

A museum worker talks to patrons at a Door’s Open event at the Museum’s storage facility and workshop. A gold-coloured 90’s Ford Ranger is in the background

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CAFES Ottawa @cafesottawa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🎈Green Fair Ottawa is the event you don’t want to miss! 📍 Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM Ottawa Conference & Events Centre, 200 & 300 Coventry Rd Free admission | Free parking | Short walk from O-Train Tremblay Station Learn more: cafesottawa.ca/green-fair-ottawa CAFES Ottawa & EVCO

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Join EV Experience by EVCO tomorrow, May 23 in beautiful Westport, ON for the 4th Annual Ecofest!

A poster for Ecofest:

BETTER TOGETHER CIRCLE'S 4TH ANNUAL
EC
TOGETHER
BETTER
FEST
REGENERATE•RECIPROCATE•INSPIRE
SAT.MAY.23.2026
THE COVE INN 10AM-3PM
SPEAKERS
10:00
The Elephant in the Room:
How to Deal with Invasive Species
Elsabe Falkson (1000 Island Master Gardeners)
11:00
Deploying Biochar for Carbon-Neutral
Housing and Wastewater
With Nate Morris
12:00
Climate Concierge Program: Retrofit Guidance on Energy Efficiency and Funding Sources
1:00
More Fun, Less Stuff With Mike Nickerson
2:00
Sharing Knowledge With Mireille LaPointe (Indigenous Community Helper)
MUSIC+EXHIBITIONS
Steel Drum Band, Rivermen, Flautist, Poets, Dancers, Artisans, Vendors, Exhibits, EVs, Natural Building, Native Plants, Sustainable Living, Kid Zone
Stay and Dance to River City Junction Band
5-9pm at The Cove (cover charge)
Call 613.273.3636 or visit www.coveinn.com
TOURS+EXPERIENCES
The Water: Voyageur Canoes
The Trails: Woodland Trails on Foley Mountain The Village: Pocket Forest, Green Grocer,
Net Zero Homes
Enjoy Night Sky Viewing at Dusk and experience the magic of Lights Out Westport

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Hydro Ottawa @hydroottawa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Switching to electric isn't just green—it’s smart business. Our electric trucks cost ~$2,700/year to power vs. $14,000+ for gas. By electrifying our Field Operator fleet, we’re avoiding 26 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per vehicle! Learn more in our blog: bit.ly/4eS9JW5

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CAFES Ottawa @cafesottawa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Did you know driving an EV can be like paying ~40¢/L for gas, according to Clean Energy Canada? 🎨 Share this month’s illustration by Director/Storyboard Artist José Pou and get the conversation going with your family, friends, and neighbours about the benefits of driving an EV.

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Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The lost opportunity cost for not driving an EV is now $500 to $5,000 *per year* in fuel costs alone. Maintenance for EVs is also lower than fossil fuel vehicles, so the savings per year from switching to an EV are even greater. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Come chat with us about EVs tomorrow at Place d’Orleans for Kilowatts & Coffee! evco.ca/event/evco-k... #Ottawa

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Hydro Ottawa @hydroottawa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

New fleet, who’s this? Our team of Field Operators are officially leading our first fully electric mobile fleet. No tailpipe emissions. No fuel costs. Just 100% electric power. To see the 'by the numbers' breakdown of this team's transition to EVs, check out our latest blog: bit.ly/4eS9JW5

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

We’re here at the North Grenville Sustainability Fair & EV Show in Kemptville until 3pm Drop by to see a great selection of EVs and other toys!⚡️It’s free! evco.ca/event/north-...

The EV Experience booth with 3 people chatting

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Join EV Experience by EVCO this Sunday at the North Grenville Sustainability Fair & EV Show in Kemptville! We’ll be there to answer all your EV-related questions, and test drives will be available from select dealers. #Ottawa #EV evco.ca/event/north-...

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North Grenville Sustainability Fair & EV Show - Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa

Join EV Experience by EVCO at the 17th annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair & EV Show! This is an opportunity to connect with small businesses and community groups local to […]

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Ryan Knuth 🇨🇦 @rmknuth.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

One thing that doesn’t get discussed enough about gas vehicles’ pollution is how poor maintenance affects the environment. Just this morning, I saw a truck that was spewing black smoke. Now, out front of my Son’s school is gas from a leaking car flowing into the sewer. #EV #Environment

A street with a sewer drain in the top left corner of water is running into it, but you can seen the rainbow sheen of gasoline running with it.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Come see us this weekend at the Outaouais Car Show! evco.ca/event/outaou...

Three EVs in the foreground with many more cars in the background at an indoor soccer field

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Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Update: The US Auto industry has retreated from EVs. That strategy will relegate them to the domestic market only or to extinction. The world is shifting to EVs. Global sales of fully internal combustion engine vehicles peaked in 2017. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 Paywalled link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Bloomberg NEF analysis of global light duty vehicle sales shows that pure internal combustion vehicle sales peaked in 2017. Hybrid sales are increasing slowly, while BEVs are increasing faster. Global PHEV sales are growing slower than global hybrid sales.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Check out our EV Buyer’s Guide at evco.ca/buyers-guide There are lots of amazing deals on used EVs too!

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

EVCO is EXTREMELY GRATEFUL to President Donald J. Trump for this absolutely TREMENDOUS GIFT to electric vehicle adoption. Oil prices LIKE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. Incredible. Stunning. THE BEST EV sales pitch anyone has ever seen. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! #EV #ElectricVehicles

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Ryan Knuth 🇨🇦 @rmknuth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Right on cue, oil and gas prices are skyrocketing. It’s a good time to consider getting into an EV. Used prices are fantastic, and the rebates have returned for a lot of new models. Check out the Buyer’s Guide at evco.ca/buyers-guide/ and join us for coffee every Saturday!

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Buyer's Guide - Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa

This spreadsheet covers all the EVs available in the Ottawa area and is updated as needed. You can view this in Google Sheets here. To create filters, select any of […]

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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

My favourite headline of the day. I wonder who might have tried to imply they wouldn’t last very long. I mean, you know, which industry would benefit from everyone worrying about battery life?

A headline from the magazine auto express. It reads “electric car batteries are lasting a lot longer than expected”.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Our President Raymond Leury was interviewed for this article.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Also, a reminder - No EV required! We love hosting anyone who is interested in EVs. Thinking of buying? It’s an awesome opportunity to talk to real owners, and we usually have a decent variety of EVs show up. We’re a passionate bunch, so don’t be surprised if you’re offered a ride!

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Kilowatts & Coffee is at Luna Crepes & Cafe this morning in Kanata! Check out our upcoming events at evco.ca/events #evs #ottawa

A black coffee mug sits on a white saucer, on a wooden tabletop. A Biscoff cookie is on the saucer, and a small succulent is in the background.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Excellent news for consumer choice! Limited to 49,000 units/year at the moment, but hopefully this puts pressure on existing manufacturers.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Let’s hope @mark-carney.bsky.social returns from China with a focus on consumers - it’s time to lower the tariffs on their EVs. The Big 3 here aren’t interested in making affordable, competitive EVs. Trump also wants to kill our auto manufacturing. The writing is on the wall.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

If you need a charge during an outage: - Check our Facebook group. Many people with power will offer their home chargers to anyone in need. If you do have power and would be willing to offer charging, please post! - Check the PlugShare app. Many EV drivers will post the status of public chargers.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

A few EV reminders if the power is out: - Your EV may help! Some EVs, like the Ioniq 5, EV6, and pickups, have 110v outlets onboard to keep critical items powered. Check your manual if you’re not sure, and this is not an exhaustive list.

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

#Ottawa - Looks like a lot of freezing rain and wind are on the way tonight which will likely result in power outages around the region. A friendly reminder to charge up your devices, including your EV!

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

We’re at a fantastic new location for Kilowatts & Coffee this morning in Kanata - Luna Crepes!

A group of people in a coffee shop chatting

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🚄Rob✅✅🚆 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...

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New recycling tech recovers nearly pure nickel and cobalt from old EV batteries

Researchers have developed an eco-friendly recycling tech that extracts 99 percent pure nickel and cobalt from waste batteries.

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Ryan Knuth 🇨🇦 @rmknuth.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

A full-page anti-EV availability ad in this weekend’s Globe and Mail. How do/can NGOs like @evco.bsky.social and consumers in general possibly combat industry money and lobbying?

A photo of a newspaper ad. Featured prominently is a fake road sign with “EV MANDATE WILL INCREASE VEHICLE PRICES AND LIMIT CHOICE”

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Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa ⚡️ @evco.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Join us this weekend at the Carp Fair! Ask an EV owner about their experience, and check out a Ford F-150 Lightning. evco.ca/events/ #ottawa

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