SMART News

A Zero Emissions Future: BCIT receives funding to help raise electric vehicle (EV) awareness in underrepresented communities

BCIT receives funding from the Minister of Natural Resources Through the Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI), the Minister of Natural Resources announced a combined federal investment...

Earth Day: 9 ways BCIT demonstrated environmental stewardship

Each year, the world comes together on Earth Day to draw attention to our collective responsibility and help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy. BCIT shares this...

BCIT welcomes Dr. Vidya Vankayala as Director for Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is excited to welcome Dr. Vidya Vankayala as Director for the Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART) commencing February 6, 2023. With more...

Dr. Jaimie Borisoff inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is excited to congratulate Dr. Jaimie Borisoff, Director, BCIT MAKE+, Applied Research, as an inductee into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in...

BCIT Applied Research celebrates retirement of Hassan Farhangi, SMART Director

It is truly the end of an era here at Applied Research. As you all know Hassan has been a research leader here at BCIT for over 15 years but...

Burnaby City Hall now has 100 EV charging stations powered by solar panels (Daily Hive July 13, 2022)
New EV Fast Charger in Cache Creek Connects EV Drivers to Northern BC (July 23, 2019)

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