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Powered Problems: Nearly 46,000 Kia, Hyundai and Genesis electric vehicles recalled in Canada for power loss risk

Toronto, Ontario — According to Transport Canada, nearly 46,000 electric vehicles from Kia, Hyundai and Genesis are being recalled across the country over a potential power loss issue. The recalls specifically affect certain 2022 to 2025 models, with a total of 45,974 vehicles impacted in Canada. As noted by Transport Canada, the integrated charging control […]

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Brake Breakthroughs: Mercedes-Benz considers moving the brakes in electric vehicles to the middle of the car

Toronto, Ontario — Engineers working with automaker Mercedes-Benz have announced that they can use an electric vehicle’s motors to act in place of brakes and slow the vehicle in 98 percent of situations. Specifically, at the automaker’s R&D centre in Sindelfigen, Germany, an engineering team is reportedly in the process of developing a brake system […]

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EV/AV Report: Sodium-ion batteries get a subzero upgrade; while Rotor Technologies envisions autonomous helicopters

Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, CATL has announced that its second-generation sodium-ion batteries will work in minus 40 degrees Celsius; while autonomous vehicle company Rotor Technologies aims to create a self-driving helicopter. Second-gen starts Battery maker CATL has announced that the second generation of its sodium-ion batteries are capable of […]

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Transportation Trials: Auditor General of Canada says only two of five transportation initiatives ‘on track’ to achieving 2030 zero-emission goals, in new report

Ottawa, Ontario — In a new report from the Government of Canada evaluating the country’s decarbonization efforts, the Auditor General of Canada says that only two of five transportation-related initiatives are “on track” to achieving zero-emission goals by 2030. In total, the Auditor General reviewed 20 policies and programs within the country related to decarbonization […]

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Recycling Rates: Alberta to introduce renewable energy recycling fee for electric vehicles

Edmonton, Alberta — As noted in a recent Global News report, Alberta is looking to expand its recycling program and within this, will be applying a fee to dispose of electric vehicles. According to the news report, the fee will also apply to solar panels and wind turbines alongside EVs. In a video detailing the […]

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Mandatory Maneuvers: Centennial College announces electric vehicle education now required for automotive–motive power technician program

Toronto, Ontario — In a press release from the school, Centennial College’s School of Transportation has announced that students starting the Automotive–Motive Power Technician program will now be required to complete electric vehicle and hybrid courses as part of training. Specifically, Centennial College noted that “the move is designed to stay ahead of the curve […]

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Tesla Touch-Ups: Tesla to update entry-level Model 3 and Model Y with larger battery pack

Toronto, 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 […]

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EV/AV Report: Solid-state batteries go to production; while Waymo aims to tattle on bad drivers in new patent

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, electric battery maker CATL announces that it will begin production through tech exploration of its solid-state batteries; while Waymo’s new patent application aims to monitor driver behaviour and take control if necessary. Solid state starts According to recent reports, electric battery maker CATL has […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles meet record charging requirements; while Waymo reports logging one million kilometres per week

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, building developer Concord Pacific claims to be developing the largest electric vehicle parking facility in the world; while self-driving vehicle company Waymo reports its vehicles are now logging more than one million kilometres per week. Electric expansions Building developer Concord Pacific says a highrise […]

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Recharge Your Skillset: View video presentations from EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network

Halifax, Nova Scotia — On Oct. 9, Collision Repair magazine visited CAA Atlantic for the EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. Dozens of attendees, all of whom are connected to and work in the collision repair industry, were treated to presentations from EV experts like Kurt Sampson, CAA Atlantic’s resident EV Guy and three-time […]

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Benchmarking BYD: Japanese auto parts representatives ‘surprised’ by BYD model at teardown exhibition

Nagoya, Japan ⁠— The Central Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan held a vehicle teardown workshop on Oct. 7, where about 70 auto parts companies in central Japan learned about EV body structure and component design features. Several reports note that attendees were “surprised with” the BYD Atto 3, an electric compact SUV […]

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Growing Charge: Battery-electric vehicles represent 1.3 percent of all vehicles registered in Canada, says StatsCan

Ottawa, 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 […]

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