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Fisker Falls Back: Fisker will now cover the cost of recall repairs after telling customers to pay for labour costs

Toronto, Ontario — Electric vehicle (EV) automaker, Fisker has reportedly changed a post on its website to say that it will still cover the cost of repairs for outstanding vehicle recalls after previously stating that owners of its Ocean EV would have to pay for any “labour costs” themselves. The Fisker Ocean currently has five […]

September 18, 2024

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Software Struggles: Ontario man told his EV needed a $33k battery replacement; issue fixed by simple software update

Toronto, Ontario — An Ontario man was recently told that his three-year-old electric vehicle would require a new battery for $33,000…but the issue was instead solved at no charge by a simple software update. As originally reported by CTV News, Charles Jakl of East Garafraxa near Orangeville, Ont., was told that his 2018 Chevrolet Volt […]

September 4, 2024

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Bacteria Breakthroughs: Researchers using bacteria to recycle key minerals for electric vehicles

Edinburgh, Scotland — What do sneezes and sulfuric acid have in common? Both can extract valuable minerals. Well…kind of. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland have discovered that certain types of bacteria can be used to help recycle and repurpose vital minerals for electric vehicles. Specifically, Louise Horsfall, chair of sustainable biotechnology at the […]

September 4, 2024

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Meet the Speakers: Martin Archambault, director of operations, Lithion Saint-Bruno to speak at EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network

Montreal, Quebec — Are you a collision repair industry stakeholder seeking more information on the burgeoning EV repair market? You won’t want to miss the Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, stopping in Montreal on September 18. With less than three weeks remaining, we are unveiling our esteemed panel of speakers, […]

August 27, 2024

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Tariff Talks: Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

Toronto, Ontario — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada is imposing a 100 percent surtax on Chinese-made EVs, including hybrid vehicles, trucks and buses. The 100 percent surtax, applied to all Chinese-made EVs, will take effect Oct. 1, 2024. A 25 percent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China […]

August 26, 2024

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An Electric Entrance: Tesla launches Cybertruck in Canada; removes luxury tax on electric truck

Toronto, Ontario — The time has come. You are one step closer to seeing a Cybertruck in your repair bay. Tesla has officially launched the Cybertruck in Canada and has also confirmed that the electric truck will not be affected by the federal luxury tax. The federal luxury tax, which was introduced in 2022, is […]

August 21, 2024

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Dashboard Development: Federal government and ZEV Council creates dashboard for Canadian EV charging station data

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian federal government and Transport Canada through the ZEV Council have released the ZEV Council Dashboard, which provides quarterly updates on Canada’s EV market share; data on incentive program uptake; information on the deployment of charging and hydrogen refuelling stations and federal investments in the ZEV space. This online tool aims […]

August 21, 2024

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Making a Switch: Switch Vehicles Inc. now offering EV design scholarships for prospective auto tech students

Toronto, Ontario — Switch Vehicles Inc. has announced the launch of its inaugural Switch Lab EV Design Scholarship, aimed at providing financial assistance to students pursuing careers in sustainable design. Specifically, the scholarship is offering $5,000 to be applied towards tuition and education expenses for the 2025 to 2026 academic year for select students pursuing […]

August 7, 2024

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Combustion Cancellations: Quebec to ban the sale and renting of all ICE vehicles and plug-in hybrids by 2035

Quebec City, Quebec — Quebec’s Ministry of Environment, Fight Against Climate Change and Wildlife Parks have tabled a draft regulation towards the complete ban of the sale and renting of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting in 2035. According to a government media release, “the draft regulation targets new light combustion vehicles of the […]

August 7, 2024

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Collision Repair Magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, announces next stops in Quebec, Nova Scotia

Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour supported by Fix Network, is bringing its EV Repair Tour to Blainville, Quebec, on September 18, 2024, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October, 8, 2024. This all-day event is designed to equip all members of the collision repair economy with insights into electric vehicle (EV) repair. […]

August 2, 2024

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