Concerns over dangers of EV batteries spark up as zoning bylaw finessed

Concerns over dangers of EV batteries spark up as zoning bylaw finessed

Electric batteries are cause for concern for one Vernon councillor as staff try to finesse the city's new zoning bylaw, including EV-ready parking requirements. The new bylaw was before city council on Monday for elected officials to review amendments meant to refine the document. The bylaw was brou...

Women in the Driving Seat: Understanding EV batteries and charging safety concerns

Women in the Driving Seat launched in 2025 to spotlight women’s experiences and successes in the automotive industry. Episode 10 features leaders Kate Tyrrell and Antonia Stephenson, discussing EV safety, recycling, and gender diversity challenges. The episode debunks EV battery myths, promotes female leadership, and highlights the need for better public awareness. Women in the Driving Seat tackles battery longevity and the trials of charging in…