On Track: ICBC says drivers should receive cheques by end of April
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbian motorists are on track to receive their COVID-19 rebate cheque from ICBC by the end of this month. All 2.86 million cheques are expected to be mailed for those who are eligible. The Crown insurer began mailing small batches of rebate cheques two weeks ago. As of Thursday, approximately […]
Hummer on the Horizon: GMC to launch electric SUV in 2023
Oshawa, Ontario — GMC has expanded its electric Hummer lineup expands with the addition of the 2024 HUMMER EV SUV. The company unveiled the model during the NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball tournament in an ad narrated by LeBron James. GMC said the vehicle will have a range of about 480 kilometres, driven by the […]
Environmentally Conscious Coatings: BASF announces 2050 net-zero goal
Ludwigshafen, Germany — BASF has announced its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Based on the most recent progress in developing low-emission and CO2-free technologies, the company said it is also significantly raising its medium-term 2030 target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. BASF now wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions worldwide by […]
Tuesday Ticker: March 23, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Tickers, U.S. officials set their eyes on Canada for EV material production, Porsche further considers the idea of an initial public offering and market analysts make wild predictions on Tesla’s future share prices. Scouting success On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Commerce is hosting a closed-door virtual meeting […]
Charging Change: P.E.I. to offer $5k in incentives for new and used EVs
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Steven Myers, minister of environment, energy and climate action has announced what he calls “the most aggressive vehicle incentive program in all of Canada.” The program will offer $5,000 to buyers of new fully-electric vehicles and $5,000 to used fully-electric vehicle buyers. “We feel that it’s equally difficult for people […]
The Grand Decision: ElectraMeccanica to build new Arizona, U.S. production facility
Vancouver, British Columbia — B.C.-based electric vehicle company ElectraMeccanica has announced it will be expanding its production out of China with a new U.S. factory in Mesa, Arizona. The proposed facility in Mesa will support ElectraMeccanica’s strategic plan to meet anticipated demand for its flagship EV, the three-wheeled Solo. When fully operational, the facility is […]
Mach-E Misfires: Ford to address subframe bolt issue affecting fewer than 75 Mustang owners
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall affecting fewer than 75 customers who have already taken delivery of their 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. During checks to deliver high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, Ford discovered some vehicles may have subframe bolts that the supplier did not tighten to specification. While […]
Waste Not: Hamilton, Ont. fuels first renewable natural gas city bus with Enbridge deal
Hamilton, Ontario — What’s that smell? The smell of progress. The City of Hamilton and Enbridge Gas are pleased to announce the first renewable natural gas (RNG) fuelled bus in Ontario is bound for the Steel City’s streets. Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger announced on Thursday that the city had managed to fuel the province’s first […]
Freedom to Charge: Volvo to exclusively sell EVs online by 2030
Toronto, Ontario — According to an announcement from Volvo Cars on Tuesday, the Swedish automaker intends to make the ICE a thing frozen in time, as the company plans to convert entirely to online EV sales by 2030. In a move that the company is saying will “transform the current wholesale market”, Volvo plans to […]
Light Work: Dupont and Magna explore adhesive liftgate bonding
Toronto, Ontario — A partnership between Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International and material and chemical giant DuPont is looking to elaborate on the concept of using adhesives rather than welding to bond vehicle liftgates. Spurred by increasing demand for lighter-weight vehicle solutions as electrification spreads, the two companies are currently attempting to simplify the […]
