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Rechargeable Responsibilities: California bill could make EV battery manufacturers responsible for end-of-live battery management

California, United States — If a California bill is signed into law, EV battery manufacturers—in many cases, automakers—would be responsible for the end-of-life management of electric vehicle battery units. Section 2 of the SB 615 bill also states that “any program designed to ensure proper end-of-life management of vehicle traction batteries first strives to reuse, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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EV/AV Report: South Korea enforces battery certification; while experts unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, South Korea has announced plans to enforce electric vehicle battery certifications and other safety standards; while industry experts remain unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities. Fire fortifications South Korea has announced steps to mitigate EV anxiety in response to a recent electric vehicle battery […]

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Recycling Responsibilities: Proposed California bill would make EV battery producers responsible for recycling and end-of-life management

Sacramento, California — A California bill is reportedly headed to vote that if signed into law, would make electric vehicle battery producers operating in the state responsible for the end-of-life management and recycling of their batteries. The bill, SB 615, was originally passed out of the Appropriations Committee on August 15, 2024, with the bill […]

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, […]

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, […]

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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 […]

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Feeling the Heat: Over 50 Rivian R1S and R1T models damaged in factory parking lot fire

Normal, Illinois — A fire reportedly broke out in the parking lot of Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, assembly plant last weekend, damaging over 50 R1S and R1T models waiting to be shipped to customers. According to accounts, the Normal Fire Department (NFD) received the call about the fire on Saturday night around 9:45 p.m. While the […]

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EV/AV Report: Tesla’s Cybertruck becomes ‘apocalypse ready’; while the United Kingdom deems drivers ‘not liable’ in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Archimedes Defense has announced upgrades to Tesla’s Cybertruck intended to make it “apocalypse ready”; while the United Kingdom has deemed that drivers are “not liable” in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash. Fortifying the frunk Last Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defence contractor and […]

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Meet the Speakers: Nick Poupart of Lithion Technologies to speak at EV Repair Tour Quebec, supported by Fix Network

Blainville, Quebec — The Collision Repair mag EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, will make its next stop at the Fix Network Training Centre in Blainville, Quebec, on September 18. This event will feature a lineup of EV industry experts who will speak to the intricacies of repairing high-voltage vehicles. Nick Poupart, business development […]

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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 […]

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