THUNDER BAY — As more people make the switch to electric vehicles, organizations and businesses are stepping up by providing more places to charge up.
With the help of the Community Economic Development Commission, Lakehead installed eight level 2 ChargePoint chargers with 16 vehicle connectors. “It is a big step in our transition towards de-carbonized transit and commuting to campus,” she said. “We also want the community to know that we have the chargers. We expect people in Thunder Bay and beyond, people travelling across Canada, can come here to charge.”
Lee said the university will monitor the charging station usage and develop and evolve plans and policies involving their use. And while some may believe electric vehicles are not practical in a region like Northern Ontario, Shields said the technology and infrastructure has come a long way in the last 10 years.