EV/AV Report: Quebec expands electric vehicle infrastructure; while GM prepares to Cruise again
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Quebec has announced $2 million to be allocated towards increasing the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; while General Motors’ (GM) Cruise prepares to resume on road testing again. Increasing infrastructure According to a press release originally published by The Canadian Press, Quebec […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get new tow tech; while self-driving vehicles prepare to cruise again
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Rivian patents a software update to allow its electric vehicles (EV) to be free-wheel towed; while GM Cruise prepares to resume robotaxi testing Take a load off Rivian has announced that it is developing a software that would allow its EVs to be free-wheel […]
EV/AV Report: Self-Driving vehicle attacked; while Chrysler looks to the stars
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Waymo’s self-driving vehicle was set on fire. Meanwhile, Chrysler reveals its latest new electric concept car. Waymo on fire In San Francisco, on the evening of February 10, a crowd vandalized a Waymo self-driving vehicle by setting it on fire with a firework around […]
Battery Benefits: New Jersey establishes EV battery recycling legislation
New Jersey, United States — The U.S. state of New Jersey’s Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act has been passed and approved as of January 8, 2024, marking the first American state to create industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The act requires manufacturers to be responsible for the collection and management […]
EV/AV Report: Battery class actions, BC Transit’s current conundrum
Toronto, Ontario – In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Jaguar faces a class action lawsuit over “dangerously defective” I-Pace batteries, while BC Transit grapples as its electric bus provider files for bankruptcy protection. Cat-astrophic Jaguar Land Rover North America is facing a class action lawsuit over defective I-Pace battery packs that have the […]
In the Loop: New electric vehicle repair e-zine launching this week
Toronto, Ontario — Media Matters, the publisher of Collision Repair magazine, Canadian Auto Recyclers, Bodyworx Professional and others, is launching a brand-new bi-weekly e-zine to provide collision repairers with the latest news on electric vehicles, including insights on training, OEM advice, and much more. The new EV Repair mag e-zine will include electric vehicle-focused news […]
Extinguished: Ford pauses Lightning F-150 production following battery fire
Detroit, Michigan — Ford has halted production on Lightning F-150 electric pickup trucks after a unit caught fire in a company holding lot earlier this month. The OEM is reportedly holding both production and shipping of Lightning units while it investigates the issue. Sales are still open, and no action has been taken on units […]
First EV-er: Mazda launches its first ever all-electric vehicle, the MX-30 EV
Toronto, Ontario — Mazda is launching its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the MX-30 EV, which will go on sale in fall of 2021 starting at participating dealerships in Quebec and British Columbia. The company says this new vehicle is its first step towards its “commitment to electrification.” With a starting price of $42,150, the MX-30 has […]
EV/AV Report: August 23, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Volkswagen offers ID.4 owners a stellar deal, Tesla switches gears and announces the creation of a humanoid robot and Canada gets a new EV network. Three for Free Starting from the date of purchase, 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owners will be able to charge their car for free for three years […]
EV Explosion: The Alberta Electric System Operator predicts increase in EVs on Albertan roads, fuelling electricity demand
Calgary, Alberta — In a new report, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) forecasts that the amount of electric vehicles will surge over the next 20 years, putting them at the forefront of the province’s electricity demand. The company predicts that he amount of EVs in Alberta will increase from a range of 200,000 to two-million, […]
