Coupled with TELUS’ dedication to being a world leader in environmental sustainability and using technology for a greener future, this partnership will create more accessible, affordable EV charging in cities across Canada.įor TELUS, the partnership is another demonstration of its longstanding commitment to leverage its technology, products and services to build a better, more sustainable future. Powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, JOLT has been working to facilitate the growth of EV usage globally. Across the JOLT EV charging network, all electric vehicle drivers will be able to use their JOLT app to access 7 kWh of free charging per day, which equates to 40 to 50 kilometres of range and 15 to 20 minutes of charge time, depending on the vehicle. Later this year, JOLT and TELUS will begin installing their comprehensive network of EV charging stations across Canada which will include TELUS’ public Wi-Fi capability. “We are already 90 per cent of the way to achieving our goal of using 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025 due to our investments in Power Purchase Agreements, and this collaboration is another significant step forward benefitting Canadians and our environment.” “Our partnership with JOLT is just the latest demonstration of TELUS partnering with innovators who share our values, and investing in a healthier, more sustainable future,” said Tony Geheran, Chief Operations Officer, TELUS. This partnership accelerates the development of critical infrastructure to meet this demand, helping to drive the adoption of electric vehicles and support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. With millions of electric vehicles forecast to be on Canadian roads in years to come, there is a need for more than 200,000 public chargers to be installed by 2030. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, J(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Today, TELUS announced a strategic partnership with Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging company, JOLT, to install up to 5,000 public DC fast chargers across Canada, running on the award winning TELUS network. The Let’s Move! initiative has gotten us started now the Partnership is ready to help mobilize the nation to curb childhood obesity within a generation.New partnership will see up to 5,000 chargers installed across Canadian cities offering free, fast and clean charging The threat of childhood obesity is real, and will remain until we take action. Rather than award grants, engage in policy discussions, or develop programmatic activities, the Partnership concentrates on mobilizing leadership from across sectors and at every level to take action that can have a significant impact on organizational goals. In collaboration with Let’s Move!, the Partnership will work alongside the Federal government to build target industry-specific solutions to fight obesity that can be measured and tracked. The Partnership for a Healthier America fills a unique niche among childhood obesity initiatives across the United States. The Partnership for a Healthier America supports the First Lady's cause by encouraging, tracking and communicating commitments to healthier lifestyles from partner organizations - commitments that align with the priorities of the Partnership for a Healthier America. Many others may face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma.įirst Lady Michelle Obama recognizes this threat, and has taken up the cause with her Let's Move! initiative, encouraging families across the country to commit to living healthier lives. If we don’t solve this problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. Today, almost one in every three children in our nation is obese or overweight. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled. The threat of childhood obesity to the health of our children and the health of our nation has never been greater. Supporting America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
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