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By Blair Qualey Published by Post Media As weather patterns change, roadways are becoming slick as they are greeted by rain or snow, depending on where you live. It’s also dark earlier and traffic tends to move at a slower pace. And while many drivers will take a little extra…

The Transition to Clean Energy Vehicles By Blair Qualey, printed in Post Media, November 2 There is no denying that advanced technology vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs) are the wave of the future but they are also an important factor today, as each of us consider what we can do…

Published in Postmedia By Blair Qualey Summer has turned into fall which means it gets dark earlier, leaves are falling from the trees, making roadways slick – and soon, little creatures in costumes will be coming out at night to celebrate Halloween. In the midst of all of this, people…

Driving and Cannabis Published in Postmedia, October 19 Only days ago, The Cannabis Act officially became law, legalizing the recreational use of cannabis in Canada. However, it can’t be stressed enough that this landmark decision in no way relaxes the laws that make getting behind the wheel of a vehicle…

By Blair Qualey Published in Postmedia   It came down to the wire, but a last gasp agreement between Canada, the US and Mexico was finally reached last week – a deal that is very significant for the automotive industry and the economies in all three nations. After more than…

By Blair Qualey Published by Postmedia, Oct 5, 2018 It doesn’t seem possible – but summer is now behind us and many areas of the province will soon enter some of the most challenging driving conditions of the year. Above all else, the onus is on drivers to be prepared…

By Blair Qualey Column Published in Postmedia, September 21, 2018 The emergence of clean energy vehicles over the past two decades has been a gradual one – but the trend that has emerged in recent months demonstrates we may be entering the dawn of a new era in electric, hydrogen and…

Published by Postmedia, September 7, 2018 By Blair Qualey The provincial government recently invited submissions towards its clean growth strategy. As such, Victoria is seeking feedback in a number of areas from buildings to industry and of course transportation. As one might expect, electric vehicles (EVs) and the clean energy…

It’s that time of year when summer is coming to an end, Labour Day is upon us and that can only mean the start of the school year. While you are stuck in traffic, reminiscing about the peaceful mornings and barbeques that are now behind you, don’t let frustrations run…

Published by Postmedia, August 24 For as long as automobiles have been in existence, they have been symbols of freedom and mobility. As you grow older, it’s only natural that you become reliant on the vehicle for the most basic of tasks, for weekend getaways and for long-distance road-trips with…