Meals on Wheels: Rivian shows off its new built-in vehicle Camp Kitchen
California, United States — Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) automaker, is cooking up a storm with a surprising new addition to their R1T electric pickup. Rivian now offers a Camp Kitchen that pulls out from the side of the vehicle and includes a two-burner induction cooktop, a collapsible sink with a faucet and drawers to […]
Low Battery: Microchip shortage puts EV production on hold
Toronto, Ontario — The electric vehicle (EV) industry says that the microchip shortage could cause manufacturing delays that extend for up to a year. The microchip shortage has impacted companies like Ford and General Motors so much that the automakers are both expecting to lose roughly $2 billion in profits. Elon Musk says that Tesla […]
Tricky Taycan: Porsche to issue global recall of electric Taycan over software issue
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche AG is recalling 43,000 of its electric Taycan vehicles over a software issue that can cause the engine to abruptly turn off, reported Reuters. The recall affects all Taycan cars made and delivered by June, 2021, the automaker said Friday. According to Reuters, Porsche executive Klaus Rechberger said the issue has […]
BMW Boosts E-Mobility: OEM moves into second phase of electrification plans
Toronto, Ontario — BMW is shifting it into high gear and moving into the second phase of its e-mobility plans. The luxury car company has now released three electric vehicles, which is only the beginning of the second phase. They are planning to deliver two million fully electric vehicles globally by the end of 2025. […]
A Few Loose Screws: Tesla recalls nearly 6000 vehicles over loose brake caliper bolts
Palo Alto, California – Tesla is recalling nearly 6,000 vehicles due to concerns that their brake caliper bolts might loosen, which could potentially cause a loss of tire pressure and increase the risk of a crash. Cars that are part of the voluntary recall include certain 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. […]
Drive to Zero: Canada joins world nations in pursing a carbon-neutral world by 2050
Ottawa, Ontario – Canada has joined Chile, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Greece and Austria in issuing a call to the world’s leading nations to pursue a global agreement to accelerate the manufacturing and adoption of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-MHDV). The eight nations, in partnership with the American non-profit CALSTART’s Drive to Zero campaign, […]
Too Hot to Handle: Ford says to keep EV batteries far from paint booths hotter than 60 C
Toronto, Ontario — Ford recently warned the collision repair industry about the dangers of exposing electric vehicle batteries to excessively high temperatures, specifically referencing those found in some body shops’ paint booths. According to Ford’s latest On Target newsletter, excessive heat can damage high-voltage batteries (HVB) and high-voltage traction batteries (HVTB) in electric vehicles, hybrid […]
Cyber SHIELD: AUTOCRYPT partners with University of Windsor’s SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence
Toronto, Ontario — As automotive technology evolves to become more autonomous and electrified, cyber threats have become a cause for concern. So, to help mitigate those risks and prioritize research and development in securing autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle cybersecurity provider AUTOCRYPT and the University of Windsor’s SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, […]
Fisker Finds A Friend: Apple car collaboration could be incoming
Manhattan Beach, California — The manufacturing company that has been making your iPhone for over a decade is in line to make your car too. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer signed a deal with Fisker to begin making electronic vehicles in 2023. The exact location of the new U.S plant has yet to […]
Blowing off the Lid: Ford to reveal all-electric F-150 at livestreamed event next week
Dearborn, Michigan — The all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning will be revealed on May 19 at Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan and the event will live-streamed for millions to watch. The F-150 Lightning brings new innovation, technology and capabilities to the F-Series, North America’s best-selling vehicle. While maintaining the same power, payload and towing capabilities, says […]
