356 Hybrid Vehicles Added to Province’s Green Fleet

Victoria, British Columbia, is adding 356 gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles to the government fleet, establishing BC as the global leader in sustainable environmental management, Premier Gordon Campbell said.

“Adding more hybrid vehicles to the government fleet is a practical and effective example of how we can use proven, existing technology to help improve air quality and meet our environmental goals,” said Campbell.

Approximately 15% of the provincial government fleet consists of green vehicles, including 45 gasoline-electric hybrids as well as natural gas and propane powered vehicles. The additional hybrids will be used as part of the provincial fleet in communities including Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops, Kelowna, Trail and Prince George.

The Province also offers British Columbians who buy hybrid vehicles to save up to $2,000 in PST. The benefit will remain in place until March 31, 2008.