Tech undefinedMore from Tech undefinedNewsGigacasting Glitches: Tesla abandons one-piece gigacasting effortsToronto, Ontario — Tesla has reportedly stepped away from one-piece gigacasting technology, according to Reuters. Instead, the automaker will continue with the previously used three-piece method. Last year, Reuters exclusively reported Tesla’s development of the small-vehicle platform manufacturing model, but the automaker recently announced that it will be halting its efforts. Instead of aiming to […]May 2, 2024NewsHydrogen Help: NHTSA proposes EV and Hydrogen safety requirementsToronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently released a proposal to establish two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source. The two safety proposals, FMVSS 307 and FMVSS 308 specifically aim to “reduce deaths due to hydrogen fuel leakages and/or explosion […]May 1, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles power homes; autonomous vehicles get prankedToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors (GM) announces future vehicles will be capable of supporting vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging technology; while Waymo’s self-driving taxis get fooled by a fake stop sign. Bidirectional boasting GM has announced that the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition will be capable of supporting […]April 26, 2024NewsLosing Charge: Canadian interest in EVs drops for second year in a row, says AutoTrader surveyToronto, Ontario — Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada has dropped for the second year in a row, says a recent AutoTrader survey, despite continued positive indicators from consumers. The survey specifically noted that “while almost half of non-EV owners are open to buying an EV for their next vehicle, interest in EVs has […]April 24, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Canada extends EV rebates; while Waymo begins robotaxi testing in AtlantaToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Canada’s 2024 Federal budget reveals plans to extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) rebates; while Waymo announces the beginnings of robotaxi testing in Atlanta, Georgia. Revving up rebates The 2024 Federal budget, released on April 16th, included a section dedicated to ensuring “More […]April 19, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Quebec expands electric vehicle infrastructure; while GM prepares to Cruise againToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Quebec has announced $2 million to be allocated towards increasing the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; while General Motors’ (GM) Cruise prepares to resume on road testing again. Increasing infrastructure According to a press release originally published by The Canadian Press, Quebec […]April 12, 2024NewsFord-ified Repairs: Ford releases updated repair instructions for its Mustang Mach-E SUVToronto, Ontario — Ford recently released updated inspection and repair procedures for minor high-voltage battery damage on its Mustang Mach-E SUV. An overview of these repair procedures, found in On Target’s vehicle repair highlights, specifically refers to the potential damage that may be found on the vehicle due to curb strikes or driving over road […]April 9, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles leave the drag behind; while autonomous vehicles prepare for deliveryToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Youtube channel i1Tesla puts the Cybertruck’s aerodynamics to the test; while Ford announces electric vehicle (EV) production delays and Hyundai and Kia reveal Dal-e the delivery robot. An aerodynamic assessment Tesla and Ceo Elon Musk previously claimed that the Cybertruck has a 0.34 drag […]April 5, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get worn down; while Tesla offers free FSD trialsToronto, Ontario — Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a J.D. Power survey reveals that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are uninformed about the reality of tire wear; while Tesla offers Full Self Driving (FSD) features to United States consumers in a free trial. Expectations wearing thin According to a J.D. […]March 28, 2024NewsPowering Down: Hyundai, Kia recall 20,000 EVs in Canada over power loss riskToronto, Ontario — Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are recalling 26,188 electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada due to a defect which could lead to a potential power loss. The recall was issued due to the risk of a potentially damaged Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in some models which could stop charging the vehicle’s 12V battery. […]March 27, 2024Previous PagePage 12 of 38Next Page
