Province Moves Ahead With ZENN Car
I wrote Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux on the ZENN car and I'm pleased to see that the Province is working on the issue as part of a broader strategy to reduce fossil fuel emmissions.
Original Message:
Thank you very much for the response.
I am pleased to see the Province of Manitoba committed to expanding
the uptake of low and zero emission vehicles as part of broader strategy
to preserve our environment.
Sincerely,
Mathieu Allard
Spacek, John (MIT) wrote:
> Mr. Mathieu Allard
> mathieu@opalescent.ca
>
> Dear Mr. Allard:
>
> This is in response to your email to the Honourable Ron Lemieux
> regarding legislation to allow the registration and operation of Zero
> Emissions No Noise (ZENN) vehicles in Manitoba.
>
> I am pleased to advise you that the Province is currently examining a
> comprehensive range of opportunities and challenges with this group of
> emerging vehicles like the ZENN and other non-conforming vehicles (NCV).
> The project participants include several partners such as the insurance
> industry, vehicle manufacturers, municipal regulators and consumer
> groups.
>
> In addition to this research, the Province has committed to expanding
> the uptake of low and zero emission vehicles as part of Beyond Kyoto,
> Manitoba's recently released climate change action plan. To achieve this
> objective, The Climate Change and Emissions Reductions Act has been
> introduced which would allow for regulations to be established
> permitting the operation of vehicles such as ZENN and other NCVs. The
> recommendations from research activities, together with climate change
> legislative amendments, are ultimately expected to facilitate the
> registration and operation of this class of vehicle in Manitoba.
>
> Thank you for your question and I trust this information is sufficient
> at this time.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> John Spacek
> Assistant Deputy Minister
> Transportation Policy and Motor Carrier Divisions
>
> c: Honourable Ron Lemieux
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Young, Carla On Behalf Of Infrastructure & Transportation,
> Minister
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:13 PM
> To: 'Mathieu Allard'
> Subject: RE: Zenn Car
>
> Dear Mr. Allard,
>
> On behalf of the Honourable Ron Lemieux, Minister Infrastructure and
> Transportation, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your e-mail
> transmission. Please be assured your inquiry will be brought to the
> Minister's attention.
>
> Carla Young
>
> Secretary to the Minister
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mathieu Allard [mailto:mathieu@opalescent.ca]
> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:19 PM
> To: Infrastructure & Transportation, Minister
> Subject: Zenn Car
>
> Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.
> Honorable Ron Lemieux,
> I am curious to know when Manitoba plans to certify the use of Zenn cars
> (see attachment for a sample price estimate for one of these cars). I
> know that British Columbia has been the first province to allow their
> use.
> I understand that it is now up to the Provinces to individually certify
> their use.
> I would be curious to know if Manitoba is currently considering the
> certification of Zenn cars.
> Of particular interest with these cars is Manitoba's competitive
> advantage with the rates of hydroelectricity in this province. I would
> guess that Manitoba might be the best province to drive one of these
> cars in terms of the cost of fuel and in terms of the competitive costs
> of our auto insurance.
> Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to your response.
> Sincerely,
> Mathieu Allard
>