Tech undefinedFrom Tech undefinedNewsEV/AV Report: United States President, Donald Trump seeks removal of EV initiatives; while NHTSA opens engineering analysis on Ford’s BlueCruise systemToronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, United States President, Donald Trump announces plans to remove electric vehicle initiatives within the country; while the NHTSA opens an engineering analysis on Ford’s BlueCruise system. Ending electric United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to eliminate the country’s current electric vehicle mandates. While […]January 24, 2025NewsElectric Haze: Only 20 percent of ICBC salvaged EVs successfully rebuilt in 2023, says BCAR analysisVictoria, British Columbia — An Automotive Retailers Association B.C. Auto Recyclers’ Division (BCAR) summary analysis on EVs sold via ICBC auctions in 2023 and their rebuild and inspection rates reveals that, despite a high number of EVs being designated for rebuilding, only 20 percent of these vehicles were successfully rebuilt to pass the Commercial Vehicle Safety […]January 22, 2025NewsIndependent Incentives: Nissan, Hyundai, among other automakers plan to offer EV rebates despite Canadian government pausing iZEV programOttawa, Ontario – Nissan Canada and Hyundai Auto Canada, among other automakers, have announced that despite the Canadian government’s cancellation of the federal iZEV program, the automakers will continue to provide an equivalent rebate on eligible vehicles. Specifically, as noted in recent online statements, Nissan announced that it will provide electric vehicle incentive funding for […]January 17, 2025NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles drive in freezing conditions; while the U.S. finalizes a rule to ban Chinese technology in American vehiclesToronto, Ontario – In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Polestar’s Model 3 vehicle comes in first in this year’s El Prix winter driving test; while the United States finalizes a rule to ban Chinese technology in American vehicles. Winter winnings Polestar’s Model 3 has officially won this year’s El Prix winter range test, […]January 17, 2025NewsElectric Affection: Nine out of ten Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another electric vehicle, says new CAA reportToronto, Ontario – According to a recent survey of more than 16,000 electric vehicle owners by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), most electric vehicle owners will buy another EV despite public charging infrastructure needs. Specifically, nine out of 10 Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another EV, with 82 percent being highly likely […]January 17, 2025NewsIncentive Insecurities: Vehicle manufacturers and dealers call for end to electric vehicle mandates, as federal incentives dissipateOttawa, Ontario — Canadian vehicle manufacturers and auto dealers met yesterday on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to formally call for the end of federal electric vehicle sales mandates previously brought into effect by the government in 2023. According to a recent press release, this call for action to end the mandates comes in the wake […]January 14, 2025NewsEV/AV Report: Tesla Cybertruck turned into a solar panel at CES 2025; while Waymo robo-taxi traps passenger inside while doing donutsToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Cybertruck turns into a solar panel at the Consumer Electronics Show through a flexible solar wrap; while a Waymo robo-taxi traps its passenger inside while doing donuts in a parking lot. Solar flare Last week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in […]January 10, 2025NewsPDR Protocols: Rivian releases position statement on PDR; stresses importance of OEM proceduresToronto, Ontario — Rivian has released a position statement on the steps to take to complete successful paintless dent repair procedures and stressing the importance of OEM procedures. When looking at the position statement, the automaker specifically highlights that Rivian does not support the use of aftermarket, optional OEM, alternative, reverse-engineered, used, salvaged or externally […]January 10, 2025NewsPay-Out Pauses: Canadian Government to pause $5k federal EV incentiveOttawa, Ontario — The Government of Canada has now announced that its iZEV federal electric vehicle incentive program will be suspended before March 31, 2025. In this way, buyers looking to purchase an EV following this date will no longer benefit from the current $5,000 credit. Additionally, Quebec is set to reduce its provincial incentives […]January 10, 2025NewsHigh-Voltage Handling: Ford releases repair updates on the Mustang Mach-E SUV in latest On Target newsletterToronto, Ontario – In the final 2024 volume of Ford’s On Target newsletter, the automaker details tips on repairing the Mustang Mach-E SUV, including ways to safely work with the high-voltage systems. Some notable safety tips highlighted in the newsletter include always assuming the vehicle’s high-voltage system is powered up. Here, the high-voltage cables and […]January 3, 2025Page 1 of 38Next Page
