Tech undefinedMore from Tech undefinedNewsOwnership Overviews: Electric vehicles more than $18,000 cheaper in ownership costs compared to ICE, says Vincentric Canadian EV Cost of Ownership AnalysisToronto, Ontario — Vincentric has released an updated Canadian Electric Vehicle (EV) Cost of Ownership Analysis, which indicates that 49 of the 50 EVs studied had lower total cost of ownership than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The analysis specifically investigated eight ownership costs, including depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity […]December 6, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Mercedes-Benz develops solar paint to charge electric vehicles; while emergency vehicle lights may interrupt autonomous vehicle driving systemsToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Mercedes-Benz is reportedly developing a solar paint that could charge electric vehicles; while new research from Ben-Gurion University indicates that emergency vehicle lights may interrupt autonomous vehicle driving systems. Solar start-ups Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is developing a solar paint designed to charge […]November 29, 2024NewsBrake Breakthroughs: Mercedes-Benz considers moving the brakes in electric vehicles to the middle of the carToronto, Ontario — Engineers working with automaker Mercedes-Benz have announced that they can use an electric vehicle’s motors to act in place of brakes and slow the vehicle in 98 percent of situations. Specifically, at the automaker’s R&D centre in Sindelfigen, Germany, an engineering team is reportedly in the process of developing a brake system […]November 25, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Sodium-ion batteries get a subzero upgrade; while Rotor Technologies envisions autonomous helicoptersToronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, CATL has announced that its second-generation sodium-ion batteries will work in minus 40 degrees Celsius; while autonomous vehicle company Rotor Technologies aims to create a self-driving helicopter. Second-gen starts Battery maker CATL has announced that the second generation of its sodium-ion batteries are capable of […]November 22, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Solid-state batteries go to production; while Waymo aims to tattle on bad drivers in new patentToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, electric battery maker CATL announces that it will begin production through tech exploration of its solid-state batteries; while Waymo’s new patent application aims to monitor driver behaviour and take control if necessary. Solid state starts According to recent reports, electric battery maker CATL has […]November 8, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles meet record charging requirements; while Waymo reports logging one million kilometres per weekToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, building developer Concord Pacific claims to be developing the largest electric vehicle parking facility in the world; while self-driving vehicle company Waymo reports its vehicles are now logging more than one million kilometres per week. Electric expansions Building developer Concord Pacific says a highrise […]November 1, 2024NewsFeeling Rivian Blue: New report highlights more than 16 worker safety violations at Rivian plant in Normal, IllinoisNormal, Illinois — A recent report from Bloomberg shares a history of serious health and safety violations at automaker Rivian’s plant in Normal, Illinois, including a former employee claiming to have experienced “Rivian Blue” bile after painting R1T pickup trucks without PPE. The electric vehicle manufacturer has specifically received citations for 16 initial violations in […]October 28, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Stellantis invests in wind tunnel to test for electric vehicle aerodynamics; while the NHTSA opens an investigation into Tesla’s FSD systems following crashesToronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis unveils its Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology to test the aerodynamic potential of electric vehicles; while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following four collisions. Breaking into wind Stellantis recently unveiled its Moving Ground […]October 25, 2024NewsWATTS NEXT?YOU FEEL PREPPED FOR EV REPAIR—SO WHAT NOW? BY ALLISON ROGERS As we stand at the edge of a new era of collision repair, the question on much of the industry’s mind is simple: “If I’ve taken all of the recommended steps to prep our team for EV repair, what’s next?” Let’s start with the […]October 21, 2024NewsRISING TO THE CHALLENGECOLLISION REPAIR CENTRES GEAR UP FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPAIRS AMID SURGING DEMAND BY MICHAEL VAVAROUTSOS Plenty of collision repairs centres are beginning to get certified to be able to repair electric vehicles (EVs). Over the past few years, EV sales have taken off, causing significant growth both on the roads and in shops. It is […]October 18, 2024Previous PagePage 3 of 38Next Page
