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J-M Toriel

Founder and President of Big Green Island Transportation, based in Vancouver, J-M strives to spark new approaches to greening energy in BC. He drives an all-electric BMW i3.

BC Automobile Journalists' Green Car of the Year

Vancouver International Auto Show goes green

If you ever needed proof that incentives can engage the local auto industry in offering more green vehicles, go visit the 95th Vancouver International Auto Show this week.  It's...

Avoid 'fossil fuel-ishness', says electric vehicle guru

J-M Toriel is the founder and president of Big Green Island Transportation, based in Vancouver, J-M strives to spark new approaches to greening energy in BC.