Tech undefinedMore from Tech undefinedNewsEmployee Aftercare: Volkswagen builds electric vehicle themed escape room to ease job obsolescence anxietiesWolfsburg, Germany — Worried about workplace obsolescence in the electric vehicle (EV) era, while the world goes through a barrage of colourfully named crises? Volkswagen AG believes the solution is an EV themed escape room—for the first problem, anyway. According to a company press release, Volkswagen’s eMotionRoom is an in-house escape room where teams of […]February 23, 2023NewsStand Up Speak Out: Do we have enough learning material for electric vehicles?Loading… The post Stand Up Speak Out: Do we have enough learning material for electric vehicles? appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.February 22, 2023NewsHigh Tech Task Force: New CIECA EV committee chaired by Rivian, Lucid, ARA execs, open to industryToronto, 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 […]February 21, 2023NewsExtinguished: Ford pauses Lightning F-150 production following battery fireDetroit, Michigan — Ford has halted production on Lightning F-150 electric pickup trucks after a unit caught fire in a company holding lot earlier this month. The OEM is reportedly holding both production and shipping of Lightning units while it investigates the issue. Sales are still open, and no action has been taken on units […]February 17, 2023NewsConsumer Critique: EVs remain popular, though pragmatic purchasing prevails, KPMG poll saysOttawa, Ontario — People are in the mood to purchase, according to the latest consumer poll from KPMG which found nearly 70 percent of Canadian drivers intend on buying a new vehicle within the next ten years. The survey, which was distributed to Canadians over the age of 18 between Dec. 21, 2022 and Jan. […]February 14, 2023EV/AV ReportsEV/AV Report: Electric investment and confused carsToronto, Ontario — Canadian auto industry leaders warn the federal government to adapt its electric vehicle (EV) strategy in response to growing American investment, U.S. lawmakers consider mandating noisemakers on post-1997 EVs and hybrids and a Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) self-drives itself into an open trench. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. […]February 10, 2023NewsBattery Best Practices: Mercedes collision expert talks EV repair on Guild 21 webinarToronto, Ontario — As surely every collision centre manager knows, but it always bears repeating, Mercedes-Benz’s Benito Cid reminded the industry that “a trained technician saves you a lot”, during a Thursday afternoon Guild 21 webinar.This tip comes along with a promise that the EV training managers invest in today will pay off when major […]February 9, 2023NewsGrowing Reputation: Axalta AquaEC Flex electric vehicle coating earns 2023 Edison Award, three earned this yearPennsylvania, United States – Axalta has won three 2023 Edison Awards, with one of the winners being AquaEC Flex, an electrocoat specially designed for electric vehicles (EVs).The other two award recipients were the Abcite 2060 coating for large metal structures and the self-priming kitchen cabinet coating. According to a company press release, AquaEC Flex is […]February 9, 2023NewsCleared of Charges: Battery ruled out as cause of May Tesla fire in North VancouverVancouver, 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 towards […]February 4, 2023EV/AV ReportsEV/AV Report: Advancing autonomy while solidifying cybersecurityToronto, Ontario — The University of Windsor partners with a national telecomms provider to spearhead development in autonomous vehicle (AV) connectivity, the director of the FBI warns about the potential use of AVs by terrorists and a Japanese town begins large-scale testing for Level 4 autonomous vehicles. This is the latest in electric and autonomous […]January 28, 2023Previous PagePage 35 of 38Next Page
