Sarah undefinedMore from Sarah undefinedNewsPlugging Into 2024: EV claims frequency increases 34 percent in Canada, says Mitchell’s 2024 Plugged-In: EV Collision InsightsToronto, Ontario – According to Mitchell’s Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2024 Year in Review, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency has increased by 34 percent from 2023. Specifically, when looking at Mitchell’s data, EV claims frequency for collision-damaged, repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose to 3.84 percent in Canada compared to an increase of 2.71 […]March 5, 2025NewsNow We’re Cooking: Researchers develop process to retrieve critical EV minerals using vegetable oilLeicester, England – Scientists at the University of Leicester have reportedly developed a program for recovering valuable metals from lithium-ion battery waste using vegetable oil. Led by Professor Andy Abbott and Jake Yang at the University of Leicester in partnership with the Faraday Institution’s Reuse and Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries (ReLib) project, the research team […]March 5, 2025NewsFive Stars Strong: Tesla Cybertruck earns 5-star safety rating from NHTSA testing despite initial concernsToronto, Ontario – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that Tesla’s Cybertruck has received a 5-star Overall Safety Rating. According to the organization, the rating applies to both the 2024 and 2025 Cybertruck models, in which both variations excelled in all categories. Notably, when simulating head-on-collisions at 70 km/h, the Cybertruck achieved […]February 19, 2025NewsLegislation Lock-outs: Toronto politicians propose plan to bar Tesla from city’s EV licensing fee grantToronto, Ontario – The mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, has put forward plans to bar Tesla from the list of vehicles eligible for the city’s licensing fee grant for electric vehicles. This licensing fee grant specifically applies to cab and limo owners in the city to encourage them to acquire a zero-emission vehicle before 2030; […]February 19, 2025NewsCharging Confidence: OEM and technical confidence remains high despite concerns of gaps in EV industry adoption, says Fluke surveyToronto, Ontario – A new electric vehicle survey from Fluke Corporation reveals that while 68 percent of respondents from the United States and Europe feel the EV industry is behind the adoption curve, 92 percent remain confident that current regulations will lead to long-term infrastructure success. The survey further notes that charger maintenance remains a […]February 19, 2025NewsPowered Pressures: Electric vehicles to continue being key trend for automotive industry despite trade pressures, says Gartner reportToronto, Ontario — In a recent report identifying key automotive trends in 2025, American-based technological research firm Gartner outlines that despite increasing trade pressures, electric vehicles will continue to be a key foundation for the automotive industry. When looking at the study specifically, Gartner opens by discussing how “in 2025, automakers will face uncertainties regarding […]February 5, 2025NewsProduction Progress: Tesla announces fourth quarter and 2024 financial results; highlights record-setting vehicle and energy deploymentToronto, Ontario – Tesla recently published its fourth quarter and 2024 earnings results, reporting a record-setting vehicle and energy deployment in the period. Notably, when looking at results for the fourth quarter, the automaker reports having produced approximately 495,000 vehicles and deploying 11 GWh of energy storage products. Additionally, when looking at specific vehicle models, […]February 5, 2025NewsProvincial Ponderings: Quebec considers pushing back 2035 EV deadline in response to United States tariff threatsQuebec City, Quebec — According to recent reports, Quebec is now considering pushing back its 2035 electric vehicle deadline in response to the United States recent tariff threats. Notably, in a recent news scrum that took place at the National Assembly last Wednesday, Environmental Minister Benoit Charette commented that he would be reviewing Quebec’s regulations […]February 5, 2025NewsEV Expectations: Analysts predict Canada will still meet EV sales goals despite rebate suspensionOttawa, Ontario — Despite the Canadian federal government’s recent decision to pause electric vehicle rebate initiatives, reports from industry experts instead claim that the country is still on track to meet its EV goals. Notably, in an online statement originally made to The Canadian Press, Cara Clairman, founder and CEO of Plug’n Drive, a not-for-profit […]January 22, 2025NewsProvincial Price-Ups: Alberta government confirms $200 annual registration fee for electric vehicles to begin early 2025Edmonton, Alberta – According to the provincial government, Albertans who drive electric vehicles will have to pay a $200 annual registration fee later this year. The legislation, which falls under Bill 32 of the province’s budget report, is expected to come into effect in early 2025. The $200 fee, when it comes into effect, is […]January 8, 2025Previous PagePage 5 of 13Next Page
