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System Shock: Interest in EVs slowing without stalling, McKinsey finds

Toronto, Ontario — While more and more drivers are buying electric vehicles, the pace of the transition away from gas powered cars is slowing in some parts of the world, according to a new report from McKinsey and Company. In its annual Mobility Consumer Pulse Survey, McKinsey examined consumer data that suggests the the path […]

Dream Team: Waymo and Toyota forge autonomous technology partnership

Toronto, Ontario — Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving subsidiary, and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced a preliminary agreement to collaborate on the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. This partnership aims to combine Waymo’s expertise in autonomous vehicle technology with Toyota’s manufacturing capabilities to enhance both ride-hailing services and personally owned vehicles. A key aspect […]

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Clean Slate: Bezos backed startup to release cheapest EV in the U.S.

Toronto, Ontario — Electric vehicle company Slate Auto, which is backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has unveiled a new truck it expects to be the least expensive EV available in North America. An electric vehicle startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says it will sell a truck for US$27,000. Based in Troy, Michigan, Slate […]

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Investing in Infrastructure: Aviva sponsors EV charging stations in remote communities

Toronto, Ontario -- Through its Charged for Change program, the auto insurer is funding the installation of Level 2 charging stations in 10 Canadian communities.

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Explaining Inflation: EVs, ADAS and theft push up insurance costs

Toronto, Ontario -- Statistics Canada has identified a number of factors driving auto insurance and repair costs upward over the past five years...

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EV Tea Leaves: EVs will play a big role in Canada’s future, watchdog says

Toronto, Ontario — Whether electric vehicle adoption speeds up or slows down, EV production will be a major source of employment in Canada by 2040, a watchdog organization has found. In a new report from Electric Mobility Canada, the non-profit considered three growth scenarios for the EV market in Canada and how each of these […]

Battery Breakthrough: Researchers crack cold weather charging

Toronto, Ontario — A new method for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries could radically improve EV performance in cold climates, research from the University of Michigan study shows. In modern EV batteries, cold temperature charging can cause the lithium plating to become damaged creating a safety hazard and reducing a battery’s total capacity. In a paper […]

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Recycling to Reuse: Audi adopts material recovery strategy

Toronto, Ontario — Audi says it is implementing an economically viable recycling strategy to recover and reuse materials from end-of-life vehicles. This year, the Volkswagen subsidiary will begin shredding thousands of pre-production vehicles in the EU and processing them into high-quality steel scrap. That steel will then be fed back into Audi’s supply chain using […]

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Delivery Drops: Tesla reports lowest vehicle deliveries in 2025 first quarter results

Toronto, Ontario – Tesla has released its first quarter 2025 financial resort, where the automaker reported its lowest rate of vehicle deliveries. Notably, in the first quarter, Tesla reported delivering 336,681 vehicles, a 13 percent year-over-year decline from Q1 2024. Based on specific data, the Model 3 and Model Y accounted for 323,800 of the […]

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Adhesive Anxiety: Almost all Cybertruck models in Canada being recalled due to loose cantrail assembly

Toronto, Ontario – Tesla has announced a recall for its Cybertruck that affects almost all Canadian models due to a loose cantrail assembly. Notably, the recall affects all Cybertrucks manufactured between November 13, 2023 and February 27, 2025—a total of 46,096 in the United States and 1,995 in Canada. The reason for the recall, a […]

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Carbon-Related Cuts: British Columbia reviewing EV rebates due to removal of Canadian carbon tax

Victoria, British Columbia – In response to the recent removal of the Canadian Consumer Carbon tax, the Government of British Columbia has announced that it is considering removing electric vehicle rebates in order to help offset future provincial budgets. Notably, British Columbia Premier David Eby indicated that the government will be “restructuring significant parts” of […]

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Electrified Learning: IRT to host webinar on April 29 on EV battery sustainability and recovery

Toronto, Ontario – On April 29th at 1:00 p.m. GMT the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) is set to host its next webinar, “Powering the Future: Maximizing Value and Sustainability in EV Battery Recovery.” Led by Emil Nusbaum, vice president of the Automotive Recyclers Association and Hans Eric Melin, founder of Circular Energy Storage, […]

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