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February 26th, 2016
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Electric vehicles get HOV lane access in B.C. Drivers who go electric in British Columbia now have the green light to travel the province's high occupancy vehicle lanes passenger-free. Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday at Vancouver's Globe Conference on Sustainability and Innovation that drivers of eligible electric vehicles can travel the province's HOV lanes regardless of occupancy requirements. Trudeau, premiers meet in Vancouver as views on climate plan diverge Apply for an HOV permit Currently, HOV lanes are open to vehicles with a driver and at least one passenger in efforts to reduce traffic conges-
tion and pollution. Clark said the changes are immedi-
ate, with the government moving to provide decals that must be clearly displayed
on the vehicles. "British Columbians are increasingly embracing alternative and greener transportation options, and we can encourage even more by making it easier and more efficient, like allowing electric vehicle owners to use HOV lanes regardless of occupancy requirements," says Clark in a statement. The government defines electric vehicles as battery-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Vehicles that rely on gas-electric hybrid motors and do not plug into an external source are not eligible to receive the HOV pass decal, says a government statement. By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press