British Columbia’s plan to accelerate its zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) transition has alarmed the auto industry and brought calls for more flexibility.

NextStar Energy Inc. says it expects upwards of 900 foreign workers to help build its heavily-subsidized battery plant in Windsor, Ont.

Advocates say that new legislation gives the public more choices to have their vehicles repaired, while the industry says the public already has that.

All eight vehicles were parked and turned off when the fires occurred, while six of the vehicles were connected to EV chargers.