EV/AV Report: Researchers report charging EV batteries for first time at high speeds increases lifespan; while S&P Global Mobility highlights momentum of autonomous vehicle adoption
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Toyota-funded research project finds that charging lithium-ion batteries for the first time at unusually high speeds can extend their lifespan; while a recent S&P Global Mobility report outlines autonomous vehicle adoption momentum in the United States. First times the charge A Toyota-funded research […]
Leaping to Level Three: Level Up! Skilled trades career fairs to expand to more Ontario cities for third consecutive year
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent media release, the Ontario government is expanding the Level Up! Skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing 35,000 students to careers in the trades. With the event taking place for the third year in a row, new cities that will be included this fall will […]
ADAS Assessments: Porsche updates statement on bumper cover repairs with ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche has released a “Restrictions on Sensor-Affecting Repairs to Porsche Bumpers” position statement related to repair precautions for vehicles equipped with advanced driver safety assistance system (ADAS) sensors near the bumper covers. Within the document, Porsche’s position statement specifically states that “if damaged bumpers are not properly repaired, painted or wrapped, this […]
Play Your Way: McLaren P1 completes lap on raceway while made entirely out of Lego
Northamptonshire, England— A one-to-one scale Lego McLaren P1 recently successfully completed a lap of the Silverstone Grand Prix raceway, highlighting that when it comes to Lego, there really is room to “play your way.” The Lego vehicle consists of 342,817 individual bricks, using 393 different brick shapes, including 11 made especially for the build. The […]
Boosting Burnaby: Burnaby high school students’ enrollment in Youth Work in Trades program increases by 11 percent
Burnaby, British Columbia — A recent report from Burnaby High School in Burnaby, British Columbia, indicates increasing numbers of students joining a trade apprenticeship program, with enrollment having increased by 11 percent from last year. The program, Youth Work in Trades, allows high school students in grades 11 and 12 at Burnaby High School to […]
Costly Claims: Calgary hailstorm in August results in nearly $2.8 billion in insured damages, says CatIQ estimates
Calgary, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has indicated that the hailstorm that hit the Calgary, Alberta area in early August has resulted in nearly $2.8 billion in insured losses—the second costliest event in Canada’s insurance history. The storm in question specifically occurred on August 5, 2024, with Environment and Climate Change Canada […]
