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EV/AV Report: Tesla taken to court over accusations of repair monopolizations; while self-driving vehicles struggle to navigate at dawn and dusk

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, United States District Judge Trina Thompson has ruled that Tesla owners are allowed to proceed with a class action lawsuit against the automaker over accusations of repair monopolizations; while researchers from the University of Central Florida have found that autonomous vehicles struggle to perform […]

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Charged Charges: B.C. government changes conditions for electric vehicle rebates; removes 75 percent previously eligible vehicles

Victoria, 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) […]

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EV/AV Report: EV’s speed ahead; while autonomous robots get to work

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Japanese automaker, Aspark has set an electric vehicle (EV) speed record with the Aspark SP600 prototype; while Tesla claims that it has two Optimus humanoid autonomous robots in its factory. A need for speed Japanese automaker Aspark has set an EV speed record with […]

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An Electric Leap: Zero-emission vehicle registrations jump 53 percent in the first quarter, reports Statistics Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Statistics Canada has reported that significantly more Canadians are driving zero-emission vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, with an increase of 53 percent in registrations year-over-year. As reported by The Canadian Press, the federal agency says 46,744 new zero-emission vehicles were registered in the first quarter, making up 11.3 percent of […]

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Degradation Demands: Fast-charging may not result in EV range loss, Recurrent finds in testing

Toronto, 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 […]

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Fostering Future: EV training for Quebec repairers available via I-CAR Canada and CPCPA partnership

Quebec 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 […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get passports; while U.S. researchers propose extra traffic light signaling for autonomous vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Volvo becomes the first automaker to create an electric vehicle (EV) passport for consumers and regulators; while researchers at the North Carolina State University propose autonomous vehicles could benefit from extra traffic light signalling. Papers, please According to Reuters, Volvo cars is set to […]

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A Quarter Charged: AAA study reveals quarter of U.S. drivers prepared to make the switch to electric vehicles

Toronto, 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 […]

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Losing Charge: Only 11 percent of Canadian new-vehicle shoppers ‘very likely’ to consider an EV, says J.D. Power report

Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent report from J.D. Power entitled “2024 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study,” just 11 percent of new-vehicle shoppers in the country are “very likely” to consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase. This figure represents a three percentage point decrease from 2023 and the second consecutive year […]

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Battery Boogie: Ford files patent for swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Ford has released a patent for a swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles that relies on a drive-up docking station and a vehicle’s own power to function. According to a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in May, and originally filed by Ford in […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles climb mountains; while autonomous vehicles face regulation scrutiny

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford plans to run an augmented F-150 Lightning in the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb; while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calls on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to increase the regulations surrounding autonomous vehicles. Race to the clouds […]

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Circuit-Filled Certifications: University of Toronto to launch a new EV design certificate in fall 2024

Toronto, Ontario — The University of Toronto (U of T) has announced that it will be launching a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Design certificate for undergraduate students via the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. According to the certificate description, “this certificate (will) provide an opportunity for students to learn about EVs within the context […]

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