Surrey wants to create more options for commuters who top up their tanks at city pumps.
On Monday, city council passed a new fuel initiative that would require all new service stations in Surrey to provide at least one alternative fuel source.
Those options include hydrogen, compressed natural gas or electric vehicle recharging, in addition to gasoline, diesel and propane.
Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts said the initiative is an attempt to build the “alternative fuel infrastructure of the future.
“It’s important for governments to set an example and lead the way in terms of advancing new technologies,” Watts said.
“By requiring service stations to provide an alternative energy source, Surrey will be encouraging and promoting new energy sources.”
The city has already invested in a number of low or no-carbon transit options.
Surrey is the only city in Canada to have two hydrogen fuelling stations, which are funded by the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association.
The municipality also operates two hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and plans to introduce electric vehicles and a natural gas-powered garbage truck later this year.
Joel McKay
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