Sarah undefinedMore from Sarah undefinedNewsLosing Charge: Only 11 percent of Canadian new-vehicle shoppers ‘very likely’ to consider an EV, says J.D. Power reportToronto, Ontario — According to a recent report from J.D. Power entitled “2024 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study,” just 11 percent of new-vehicle shoppers in the country are “very likely” to consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase. This figure represents a three percentage point decrease from 2023 and the second consecutive year […]June 4, 2024NewsCircuit-Filled Certifications: University of Toronto to launch a new EV design certificate in fall 2024Toronto, Ontario — The University of Toronto (U of T) has announced that it will be launching a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Design certificate for undergraduate students via the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. According to the certificate description, “this certificate (will) provide an opportunity for students to learn about EVs within the context […]May 29, 2024NewsEngine Engineering: Toyota showcases in-development compact engines adaptable to different biofuelsToronto, Ontario — At a Tuesday media event with Subaru and Mazda Motors, Toyota showcased an in-development engine adaptable to different biofuels. According to Reuters, Toyota displayed in-development 1.5 litre and two litre engines with significantly reduced volume and height versus current engines and that can be used in cars from hybrid vehicles to those […]May 29, 2024NewsInfrastructure Influences: New report from the Electric Vehicle Council highlights key preferences of EV driversToronto, Ontario — The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) recently released a report highlighting electric vehicle (EV) market insights in the United States in order to highlight the current preferences and perceptions of drivers, charging station operators and site hosts. The intention of the report was to specifically address the current perceptions and behaviours of light […]May 15, 2024NewsSparking Safety: National Fire Protection Association releases EV safety tips and tricksToronto, Ontario — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a series of resources, training and safety tips to help provide electric vehicle (EV) knowledge and safe practices. The NFPA is a United States-based international nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting consumers against fire. On the NFPA’s educational website, it establishes that, according to the […]May 1, 2024NewsShining Bright: EV charging startup designs lamppost charging technologyToronto, Ontario — Voltpost, an electric vehicle (EV) charger startup from New York has designed lamppost charging technology to provide charging capabilities to neighbourhoods. Last Thursday, the company announced its charging platform after a year of design and development. The technology specifically retrofits city lampposts into a modular electric vehicle charging platform. The device covers […]April 17, 2024NewsElectrifying Data: Rivian to use its vehicles to collect EV charger dataToronto, Ontario — Rivian has announced that its vehicles will begin collecting electric vehicle (EV) charging station data every time one of its vehicles is plugged into a public charging unit. While the automaker has been collecting data along these lines for over a year, Rivian has announced plans to increase the data collecting process […]April 17, 2024NewsIntroducing Incentives: Manitoba government introduces EV rebates of up to $4,000 dollarsWinnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba’s newly elected New Democratic Party (NDP) government has now tabled its first budget, which includes electric vehicle (EV) incentives of up to $4,000. This incentive program represents the first time that the province has offered EV rebates. The program will specifically offer a $4,000 rebate for new EV and plug-in electric […]April 17, 2024NewsCut the Cardboard: Tesla to implement new ‘unboxed’ manufacturing method to create $25,000 EVToronto, Ontario — Tesla reportedly plans to implement a new “unboxed” manufacturing method in order to create its more affordable, $25,000 dollar electric vehicle (EV). Unlike the traditional automotive assembly line in which a car—or rectangular ‘box’—is put together in stages at set stations, the “unboxed” method would have multiple different sections of a vehicle […]April 3, 2024NewsEV Safety Showdown: IIHS reveals the safest EVs for 2024; Hyundai Ioniq 6 tops the chartsToronto, Ontario — According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 has topped the charts as the safest electric vehicle (EV) for 2024. This is the second year that the Ioniq 6 has won this award, and the vehicle joins the list with nine other contenders also deemed the […]April 2, 2024Previous PagePage 10 of 13Next Page
