Sarah undefinedMore from Sarah undefinedNewsIntroducing Incentives: Manitoba follows through on promise of $4,000 provincial EV purchase rebate programWinnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba government has followed through on its promise of electric vehicle (EV) financial support and has successfully introduced its $4,000 provincial rebate program for new EVs, with $2,500 going towards used EVs. With the adoption of this incentive program, Manitoba is now the seventh province in Canada to offer EV rebates, […]July 10, 2024NewsFears of Forever: New study reveals that lithium-ion batteries produce ‘forever chemicals’Toronto, Ontario — New research from Jennifer L. Guelfo et al., suggests that the lithium-ion batteries used in everyday products and electric vehicles could be a growing source of the “forever chemicals” that pollute soil and water sources. According to The Verge, “forever chemicals” encompass thousands of different kinds of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), which […]July 10, 2024NewsEmission Admissions: GM to pay $146 million in fines for 5.9 million vehicles that emit excess carbon dioxideToronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) will pay nearly $146 million in fines to the United States federal government due to 5.9 million older vehicles not complying with emissions and fuel economy standards. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a statement last week, certain GM vehicles from the 2012 to 2018 […]July 10, 2024NewsThe Road to 2035: Automakers and automotive dealers launch dashboard to offer consumers and industry members with Canadian electrification updatesToronto, Ontario — The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association (CVMA) and the Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) have developed The Countdown to 2035 as part of a larger initiative aimed at helping industry leaders understand the steps needed in the country’s shift to electrification. The Countdown to 2035 specifically aims […]June 26, 2024NewsRivian Remanufactures: Electric vehicle maker Rivian has reduced manufacturing costs by 35 percent in an aim to generate profitsToronto, Ontario — According to a recent report from Reuters, electric vehicle maker Rivian’s drive to cut costs and turn its first big profit has removed multiple steps from the vehicle-making process, resulting in a 35 percent reduction in cost of materials. Specifically, Rivian outlined how it has removed over 100 steps from the battery […]June 26, 2024NewsClosing the Loop: Lithion Technologies completes construction of first commercial plant in Saint-Bruno, Quebec regionSt-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec — Lithion Technologies (Lithion) has announced the completion of the construction of its first commercial critical mineral extraction plant, Lithion Saint-Bruno, located in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. The company, which develops, deploys and operates sustainable and innovative patented technologies to recycle lithium-ion batteries and create a circular supply of strategic materials, has completed the plant […]June 25, 2024NewsCharged Charges: B.C. government changes conditions for electric vehicle rebates; removes 75 percent previously eligible vehiclesVictoria, British Columbia — On June 18th, the Government of British Columbia announced the decision to change the program criteria for electric vehicle (EVs) rebates, thereby making it so that approximately 75 percent of previously eligible vehicles no longer qualify for the province’s economic incentive. The B.C. government specifically lowered the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) […]June 20, 2024NewsDegradation Demands: Fast-charging may not result in EV range loss, Recurrent finds in testingToronto, Ontario — Recurrent, which aims to offer more transparency surrounding electric vehicles (EV), has found that while high-voltage charging (DC fast charging) does accelerate EV battery degradation over time, there is no statistically significant difference between fast charging more than 70 percent of the time or less than 30 percent of the time. In […]June 12, 2024NewsFostering Future: EV training for Quebec repairers available via I-CAR Canada and CPCPA partnershipQuebec City, Quebec — I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Provincial Council of Joint Committees of the Automotive Services Industry (CPCPA) to provide electric vehicle (EV) training for repairers in Quebec. According to a recent press release, “the CPCPA is an association that aims to develop excellence and recognition of the workforce in the automotive […]June 12, 2024NewsA Quarter Charged: AAA study reveals quarter of U.S. drivers prepared to make the switch to electric vehiclesToronto, Ontario — In March 2023, the American Automobile Association (AAA) conducted a survey about electric vehicle (EV) adoption and found that one in four U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy an exclusively electric-powered vehicle. The survey, which ran between March 2nd to the 7th, 2023 and polled 1,170 […]June 6, 2024Previous PagePage 9 of 13Next Page
