Modo Accelerates the Move to Low-Carbon Transportation
Ecology Action launches regional initiative to reduce greenhouse gases by making human-powered modes more accessible. SANTA CRUZ, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Each time you choose to ride a bike, strap on rollerblades, step onto a skateboard, or simply walk instead of driving a gas-powered vehicle, you’re doing something good for yourself and the planet. In California, 38% of […]
Trinseo Enters Acrylic Latex Market with LIGOS™ C 9375
All-acrylic solution to be followed by a robust global pipeline furthering Trinseo’s transformation strategy WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$TSE #acryliclatex—Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, today announced the North American launch of LIGOS™ C 9375, the Company’s first all-acrylic latex binder for Building and Construction applications. The launch is a key component of the Company’s […]
Phononic Unveils Next Generation Actively-Cooled Tote 2000 Cold Chain Fulfillment Solution
The ACT 2000TM is the first truly sustainable end-to-end solution for grocery’s cold chain fulfillment needs DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phononic, a global leader in solid state cooling technology, today announced the launch of its Actively-Cooled Tote (ACT) 2000: the next generation of cooling and freezing for cold chain fulfillment. This innovative solution combines the success of […]
Volta Powers the City of Irving’s Community EV Charging Infrastructure Plan Using PredictEV® Services
Data-driven plan positions Irving for future grant opportunities, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Discretionary Grant Program for community charging PredictEV utilized to identify EV charging needs in disadvantaged communities to align city’s plan with the federal government’s Justice40 initiative NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) (“Volta”), an industry-leading electric vehicle (EV) charging and media company, […]
ECM PCB Stator Technology Opens European Offices to Meet Global Electric Motor Design Demand
The move extends ECM’s international presence for PCB Stator, axial flux, motor innovation via PrintStator motor CAD platform. NEEDHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AxialFlux–US Electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Technology has opened branches in the UK and Spain and named team member James McMullan as its Director of European Operations. As part of the […]
Calibration Confusion: Improper calibrations leading to post-repair issues, return visits, IIHS report says
Toronto, Ontario — Repeat customers are typically a marker of success for a collision repair facility, but unfortunately a recent report from the IIHS has found that far too many customers are returning to body shops to have work redone on commonly overlooked safety components. This latest report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
Wrap Up: SAAR’s Spring Conference in under three minutes
Regina, Saskatchewan — In case you missed it, Collision Repair attended the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Spring Conference last weekend, where our reporters—along with help from SAAR’s Aspen Films videographers—captured all the action. Held downtown Moose Jaw at the Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa, attendees were blessed with relatively warm weather for Saskatchewan […]
EV Educated: EV repairable claims frequency trending upward, more parts repaired, Mitchell report says
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian repairers are becoming more capable when it comes to complex EV repairs, according to the debut “Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights” report published by Mitchell on Wednesday. The Canadian collision industry has seen EV repairable claims frequency rise to a rate of 2.26 percent in Q4 2022, along with the average percentage […]
Clean Sweep: Tesla approved for single-blade, track-based windshield wiper patent
Toronto, Ontario — Because they can’t just simply be like the other kids, Tesla has announced the approval of a new windshield wiper design that eschews the sweeping arc motion of your grandpa’s wipers in favour of something slightly higher tech. Tesla’s new “electromagnetic windshield wiper system” instead uses a linear actuator at the bottom […]
B-town Boost: Magna International invests $471 million into Brampton EV battery enclosure plant
Brampton, Ontario — Ontario’s automotive manufacturing giant, Magna International, is throwing around big money in the pursuit of an EV battery enclosure plant in Brampton, announcing Wednesday that $471 million has been earmarked for the project. Alongside funding what is projected to be a $265 million building project, Magna’s investment will also go toward creating […]
