EV/AV Report: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes, says Lero report; while GM’s Cruise to pay US$1.5 million penalty after failing to report pedestrian collision
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a new study from researchers at Lero indicates that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic accidents than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles; while GM’s Cruise will reportedly pay a US$1.5 million penalty after failing to fully […]
EV/AV Report: Recent study reveals majority of Quebec drivers oppose the loss of ZEV incentives; while Nissan’s ProPilot Assist reminds drivers to limit time in left lane
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a new study conducted by Leger reveals that the majority of Quebec drivers oppose the loss of ZEV incentives in the province; while Nissan announces the latest version of ProPilot Assist, which reminds drivers to limit time spent driving in the left lane. Static […]
Embracing Electric: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair industry members at Montreal event
Blainville, Quebec — On Wednesday, Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, continued its cross-Canada tour sharing electric vehicle repair information for the automotive aftermarket. With dozens in attendance, the event featured four speakers and Fix Network’s Phillippe-Andre Bisson on the mic as emcee. Phillippe Bussières, senior advisor at Conseil provincial des […]
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 […]
EV/AV Report: Fisker avoids liquidation; while provincial funding aims to help develop autonomous vehicle research
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Delaware judge in the United States has ruled that Fisker won’t be forced into a Chapter 7 liquidation; while the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has received provincial funding to help develop autonomous vehicle research. Liquidation letups Automotive manufacturer Fisker will reportedly not be […]
Meet the Speakers: Sébastien Ménard, Call2Recycle Canada, to speak at EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network
Montreal, Quebec — The Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour Montreal, supported by Fix Network, is less than 12 days away. We have an esteemed panel of speakers ready to educate our audience on all things high voltage and collision repair—would you like to meet them? Today, we introduce Sébastien Ménard, account manager for Call2Recycle […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla announces Cybertruck range extender battery won’t be user installed; while researchers develop black paint to help autonomous vehicles see better
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla announces that the upcoming Cybertruck range extender battery will not be user installed; while researchers at Korean and American universities have developed a black paint to help autonomous vehicles better see environmental surroundings. Range responses Tesla Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morrill, has confirmed […]
Tuesday Ticker: Fisker files for bankruptcy; Polestar chair steps down amid operational challenges
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, electric vehicles continue to lose charge as Fisker officially files for bankruptcy and Polestar announces its chairman will be stepping down amidst operational challenges. Polestar pairings Polestar’s chairman, Håkan Samuelsson has announced plans to step down as part of a larger board shuffle within the company. Samuelsson, […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla taken to court over accusations of repair monopolizations; while self-driving vehicles struggle to navigate at dawn and dusk
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, United States District Judge Trina Thompson has ruled that Tesla owners are allowed to proceed with a class action lawsuit against the automaker over accusations of repair monopolizations; while researchers from the University of Central Florida have found that autonomous vehicles struggle to perform […]
EV/AV Report: EV’s speed ahead; while autonomous robots get to work
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Japanese automaker, Aspark has set an electric vehicle (EV) speed record with the Aspark SP600 prototype; while Tesla claims that it has two Optimus humanoid autonomous robots in its factory. A need for speed Japanese automaker Aspark has set an EV speed record with […]
