These six new electric vehicles alone will help reduce annual CO2 emissions in the atmosphere by 6,300 kg.
In addition to this initiative, charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles were installed at the Aquatic Centre and the Arena in the fall of 2015.
A government grant is also offered to those who want to purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle. For more information, visit http://vehiculeselectriques.gouv.qc.ca/english/.
“The goal of this initiative is to give current and future generations the best possible environment,” said Mayor Belvedere in conclusion.