Premature Disappearance: Insurers likely writing off electric vehicles for scratched batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Excited to dive into the world of electric vehicle (EV) recycling? With the current state of insurance, an EV might be written off completely if its battery is dented, warped or slightly scratched. According to an article first published by the Times Live, this stems from a general inability to assess or […]
Tuesday Ticker: Volkswagen to build St. Thomas, Ont. battery plant; Rivian and Amazon reconsider deal
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, we’re covering Volkswagen’s announcement for a Canadian-bound battery plant, plus Rivian’s rumoured reconsideration regarding exclusivity agreements with retail giant Amazon. Setting up in St. Thomas Volkswagen has chosen St. Thomas, Ont. as the site of its first-ever North American battery cell manufacturing plant. The company and its […]
High Tech Task Force: New CIECA EV committee chaired by Rivian, Lucid, ARA execs, open to industry
Toronto, Ontario — Chaired by top executives from industry leaders like Rivian, Lucid Motors and the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), those who choose to join CIECA’s new electric vehicle and battery committee will surely be in good company, as the organization devises its path forward for the emerging field. With its first meeting scheduled for […]
Cleared of Charges: Battery ruled out as cause of May Tesla fire in North Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia — North Vancouver residents, Tesla critics or fans of fire in general may recall an incident in May where a Tesla Model Y burst into an uncontrollable blaze and prompted a Transport Canada investigation—well, EV advocates can exhale as battery failure has been ruled out as a cause. Jamil Jutha was driving […]
Crisis Co-ordination: Ford highlights EV, hybrid emergency procedures in latest On Target newsletter
Toronto, Ontario — If you really think about it, the collision repair facility could be considered the final stage of the emergency response process, as after the debris has been cleared from the road and the injured parties are sent for medical treatment, technicians are left to treat a wrecked vehicle. To that end, Ford […]
A Natural Attraction: Polestar and Cyclic Materials partner to close loop on rare earth magnet production
Toronto, Ontario — In the effort of tackling environmental challenges on the production line head-on, Polestar has announced that it has teamed up with Kingston, Ont.-based recycling firm Cyclic Materials to develop a circular production solution for rare earth magnets. The valuable rare earth elements within the Polestar 2’s electric motor, namely neodymium and dysprosium, […]
Fire Watch: Recalled 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids to be updated after battery fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — Just in time for the start of youth hockey seasons, parents who drive a 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivan can rest assured that a solution has been found to repair high-voltage battery packs that presented a fire risk even when the van is powered down. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
EV/AV Report: July 11, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Canada’s innovation minister was in Japan pitching domestic EV development, General Motors is looking to keep first responders linked into EV info and Baseload Power Corp. has expanded its Aura EV charging network into Quebec. Negotiating for the Future Federal Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne […]
Toyota Undead: OEM partners with Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries
Nevada, United States — The 25-year-old initial release of the Toyota Prius gains a new lease on life–at least somewhat–through a partnership between former Tesla CTO JB Straubel’s company Redwood Materials and car manufacturer Toyota. This partnership aims to help supply and recycle original Prius and EV batteries, through the acquisition, salvaging and refurbishment of […]
Second Thoughts: Magna cancels plans for $50 million battery enclosure plant in Chatham
Chatham, Ontario — The rug has been pulled out on what was supposed to be a $50 million EV battery enclosure production plant for the municipality of Chatham, Ont., as a news release from Magna International shows the company’s plans to cancel the project. The Chatham Daily News got a hold of a Magna news […]
