Sarah undefinedMore from Sarah undefinedNewsTesla Touch-Ups: Tesla to update entry-level Model 3 and Model Y with larger battery packToronto, Ontario — Tesla is reportedly looking to upgrade its Model 3 and potentially Model Y models with a larger and more efficient battery pack. As noted by Drive Tesla Canada, the battery pack upgrade, referred to as the CATL “6M” or “E1A,” features a four percent net capacity increase from 60kWh to 62.5kWh and […]November 13, 2024NewsGrowing Charge: Battery-electric vehicles represent 1.3 percent of all vehicles registered in Canada, says StatsCanOttawa, Canada — New data from Statistics Canada indicates that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) now account for 1.3 percent of all vehicles registered in Canada as of 2023. When looking at specific data, this means that in 2023, approximately 329,402 BEVs were on the road. Within this, the majority (327,723) are light-duty passenger vehicles. Compared to […]October 30, 2024NewsElectric Losses: Ford projects a 2024 $5 billion loss for Model E in recent Q3 earnings results, among other EV challengesToronto, Ontario – Ford is reporting a 25 percent decrease in net income for Q3 2024, largely due to losses in its EV segment. The automaker reported net income of US$892 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024. This decline follows a previously anticipated US$1 billion charge to the automaker for its cancellation of […]October 30, 2024NewsElectric Enmity: Half of British Columbians oppose provincial gov’t push for 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbians are concerned with the provincial government’s regulation requiring 100 percent zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035, according to a new poll facilitated by Leger. Leger’s survey data found that half of respondents from B.C. oppose the provincial government’s plan to require 90 percent ZEV sales by 2030 and 100 […]October 16, 2024NewsScattered Savings: Alberta only province where EV switch lacks significant consumer savings, says Clean Energy Canada reportToronto, Ontario — A new report from Clean Energy Canada, “Opening the Door,” indicates that switching to an electric vehicle can lead to significant household savings in all provinces except for Alberta. The new report specifically includes provincial breakdowns of monthly savings from switching to heat pumps, electric vehicles and other clean energy upgrades. While […]October 16, 2024NewsPower Pressures: Demand for Ont. electricity set to increase by 75 percent in next decade due to electric vehicle adoption, says IESOToronto, Ontario — The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has indicated in a recent report that demand for electricity in Ontario is set to soar by 75 percent in the next decade due to the continued adoption of electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. According to IESO’s report, this additional pressure on Ontario’s energy grid will […]October 16, 2024NewsElectric Insights: EV Tour, supported by Fix Network brings industry together in Blainville, Quebec for an electrifying EV education eventBlainville, Quebec — On September 18, the EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, took to the stage at the Blainville Training Center in Blainville, Quebec, bringing together all levels of the industry to discuss the necessary steps to prepare for the electric vehicle transition. Keynote talks took place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., […]September 18, 2024NewsRebate Restrictions: Canada to eliminate federal rebates on Chinese-made electric vehiclesOttawa, Ontario — The Canadian government has announced that alongside imposing a 100 percent tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles, it will also be eliminating the $5,000 federal rebate typically available for electric vehicles. In an announcement made earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that beginning October 1, 2024, the government will […]September 18, 2024NewsHigh-Charge Highways: British Columbia announces completion of Electric Highway; increases EV charging stations along major roads by 350 percentVictoria, British Columbia — The government of British Columbia has announced that it has completed the province’s “Electric Highway,” a comprehensive network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations. The province’s “Electric Highway,” is currently located along B.C.’s major roadways, with chargers approximately 150 kilometres apart. According to a recent government release, the goal of […]September 18, 2024NewsTorque Troubles: LexisNexis data suggests high torque of EVs contributes to insured lossesToronto, Ontario — LexisNexis recently reported to Green Car Reports that electric vehicles’ “instant torque” often leads to a greater increase in insured losses. Xiaohui Lu, LexisNexis vice president of global business development specifically told Green Car reports that “the extra torque delivered by the powerful EV motor (is) positively correlated with their loss cost.” […]September 18, 2024Previous PagePage 7 of 13Next Page
