Ottawa, Ontario – June 19, 2014. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and Plug’n Drive are pleased to announce nominations are now open for the first-ever annual Canadian Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards Program.
Dealerships in Canada selling electric vehicles (EVs) are encouraged to self-nominate for the new awards: Leading Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Dealership Award, Leading Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Dealership Award, and the EV Dealership Inspiration Award.
“We recognize that dealerships are key to the sale of EVs,” said Jim Burpee, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association. “We believe there is enormous benefit in having an awards program that identifies and rewards dealerships that have found ways to help consumers choose EVs.”
Electric cars are not just the cars of the future, they exist right now. With cost savings and sustainability becoming more important by the day for businesses, governments and individuals electric cars rise up to the challenge.
“We know selling electric vehicles can be challenging,” says Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive. “By celebrating the hard work and success of dealerships, we hope the recognition that comes with these Awards encourages more dealerships to promote electric cars to consumers.”
“We are proud to be a sponsor of the Canadian Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards,” says, Ian Jack, Managing Director of Communications and Government Relations at the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). “Supporting progress in automotive innovation is part of our DNA at CAA. We believe this program will encourage dealerships to do more to provide consumers with good information about EVs.”
The winners will be announced on October 29, 2014 in Vancouver at the EV 2014 VÉ Electric Vehicles Conference and Trade Show, Canada’s biggest electric vehicle event held annually by Electric Mobility Canada, the hosting sponsor of the Awards program.
Nominations will close on August 15, 2014. For more information, including how to apply, visit www.electricvehicleawards.ca.
About the Canadian Electrical Association
The Canadian Electricity Association is the national voice of the electricity industry in Canada. Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) members generate, transmit and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential and institutional customers across Canada every day. CEA is committed to promoting awareness and dialogue about electricity grid modernization. The electricity sector views the use of electricity as a transportation fuel as an opportunity to help Canada meet societal, environmental and economic sustainability goals.
Visit www.electricity.ca.
About Plug’n Drive
Plug’n Drive is a non-profit organization committed to accelerating the adoption of electric cars to maximize their environmental and economic benefits. To help drivers make the switch, Plug’n Drive is focused on three key programs: Education, Home Charging Infrastructure, and Public Charging Infrastructure.
Visit www.plugndrive.ca.
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For additional information:
Samara Wiseman
Senior Advisor, Public Affairs
Tel.: 613 688 2954
Cell: 613 697 1339
Email: wiseman@electricity.ca
Brian Millar
Communications Advisor
Plug’n Drive
Tel.: 647 717 6941
Cell: 647 780 6806
Email: brian@plugndrive.ca