Steve Coram passes the Coquihalla summit, January 1, 2014

Steve trickle-charges his fully-electric Nissan LEAF at the 120v outlet outside the washrooms at the old toll booth

Kelly Carmichael welcomes Steve to Merritt at the charging station next to Baillie House

Steve & Kelly cross paths at the charging station in Hope on the return trip

First fully electric car over the Coq “Ask a Canadian about driving across the Coq at any time in a Nissan LEAF, and the responses you’ll get will range from “are you nuts?” to nervous laughter. Not to be deterred, I decided to try and conquer the Coq as a pre-run for the eventual road trip with my family to Banff.” —EV enthusiast Steve Coram.

Read full issue here Merritt Morning Market 2530-jan 8

Read Steve’s trip blog

http://stevecoram.blogspot.ca/2014/01/conquercoquihalla.html