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Charge Challenge: German duo aim to break record for fewest charges in cross-Canada EV trip

Toronto, Ontario — A pair of German adventurers are currently pushing Canada’s EV infrastructure to its very limits, as driver Rainer Zietlow and cameraman Elric Popp attempt to travel from St. John’s, N.L. to Victoria, B.C. in a Volkswagen ID.4. While this is by no means the first documented cross-Canada EV trip, the Deutsche duo […]

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No-name Network: Multi-OEM coalition to challenge Tesla with combined CCS/NACS network

Toronto, Ontario — An international coalition of seven major automotive brands announced the formation of a new company on Wednesday, which will see Tesla’s dominant Superchargers challenged by a new combined CCS/NACS network. Comprised of General Motors, Stellantis, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, this as-of-yet unnamed company plans to roll out more than 30,000 fast […]

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EV/AV Report: Rivian gets Supercharged, lithium mining needs a boost and TELUS gets a JOLT

Toronto, Ontario — Rivian falls in line with several other OEMs in joining Tesla’s Supercharger network, mining experts voice concerns over current demand for lithium and TELUS links up with a charging developer to offer free Wi-Fi and cheap charges. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Roping in Rivian Rivian is the […]

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EV/AV Report: VinFast’s first North American shipment recalled; Ford to use Supercharger-compatible ports in future models

Toronto, Ontario — VinFast’s entry into the U.S. market meets some bumps on the road, while Ford EV drivers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Slow start for VinFast Bad news for early adopters of breakout EV automaker VinFast, as the company’s very first shipment of […]

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EV Alley: Federal gov. lays out plans for Canada-U.S. charging station corridor

Detroit, Michigan — Canadian Federal Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra met with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, in Detroit on Tuesday to announce the first binational alternative fuel corridor between the two nations. This joint Canada-U.S. agreement plans to line the highways stretching from Kalamazoo, Mich. to Québec City with EV charging […]

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Better Batteries: Researchers from U of Waterloo look at fast-charging, home power capacity in new project

Waterloo, Ontario — Despite many Canadians reporting that their next new vehicle purchase will likely be an EV, that seemingly minuscule difference between a two-minute gas fillup and a 15-minute session of “fast-charging” has proven to be a deterrent for wider EV adoption. A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo is currently working […]

EvoCharge To Expand Operations with New Headquarters

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — May 9, 2023 — EvoCharge®, an industry leader in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and cable management solutions, today announced it will be moving its operations from the Phillips & Temro Industries (PTI) headquarters to its own dedicated facility in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The building is currently undergoing remodeling, and the move is slated for this Spring. […]

Bolt Bows Out: GM to discontinue Chevrolet Bolt production by end of 2023

Toronto, Ontario – General Motors (GM) is ending production of the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle (EV) and electric utility vehicle lines, with GM’s CEO saying that the company would cease production at the end of the year. This announcement was made on an earnings call on April 25, which Yahoo Finance says “was a bit […]

Off-Peak Pricing: New Ont. ultra-low hydro plan could save EV owners $90 per year

Toronto, Ontario — A new Ontario off-peak hydro pricing plan offers an ultra-low overnight rate that’s 67 percent lower than the current off-peak rate, saving customers that use more electricity at night–including EV owners that charge their vehicles–up to $90 per year. The new plan will be available on May 1 to customers of Toronto […]

EvoCharge® Releases Max EV Charging Solution

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — April 18, 2023 — EvoCharge®, an industry pioneer in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and cable management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new Level 2 EvoCharge Max EV Charging Station, delivering up to 19.2kW of power (80 amps on 240V circuit). “Adding an 80-amp charger to our EV portfolio is an […]

Bringing the Energy: On-demand mobile EV charging services launches Montreal pilot

Montreal, Quebec —  ‘Cafu’, a new mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging service has launched in Quebec, offering vehicle owners charging anywhere in the city of Montreal. While the Montreal pilot only offers one vehicle, for now, Cafu hopes to expand the on-demand service throughout North America. Cafu uses a Ford E-Transit van with a 140 […]

EV/AV Report: Battery options, communal chargers and public outreach

Toronto, Ontario — Ford announces a massive investment into a Michigan-based

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