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Battery Benefits: New Jersey establishes EV battery recycling legislation

New Jersey, United States — The U.S. state of New Jersey’s Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act has been passed and approved as of January 8, 2024, marking the first American state to create industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The act requires manufacturers to be responsible for the collection and management […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles go pole-to-pole; while autonomous vehicles park in small spaces

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, an electric vehicle has completed the first ever drive from the magnetic North Pole to South Pole; while autonomous robot, Parkie aims to help make vehicle parking become more efficient. Shoot for the Pole Scottish adventurers, Chris and Julie Ramsey recently completed their nine-month […]

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Charge Your Skills: Charlottetown-based college offering gov’t-funded course on EV maintenance

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island ⁠— Holland College in Charlottetown, P.E.I, is offering a short-term subsidy course in electric vehicle maintenance. The five-day course is recommended for experienced mechanics and tuition is covered by the provincial government’s National College Fund. Craig Roche, program manager, says the goal is to give mechanics a greater comfort level in […]

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Freezing ICE: Toyota developing advanced internal combustion engines in the EV age, says chairman

Tokyo, Japan ⁠— Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda believes that internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle models will “play a role” in achieving carbon neutrality⁠—so the OEM will continue to produce “next generation ICE models.” “We will continue producing engines because they still play a role in achieving carbon neutrality,” Toyoda, former president and CEO of Toyota, […]

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Icy Evidence: Electric cars fail less in extreme cold than fuel-powered vehicles, says Norwegian data

Oslo, Norway — According to a recent report made by Norwegian road assistance services, cold weather leads to more breakdowns for fuel-powered vehicles than electric vehicles. In the first month of the year, Norwegian road assistance service, Viking, responded to 34,000 assistance requests. Of these requests, only 13 percent were for electric vehicles despite the […]

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Playing With Platforms: Stellantis showcases new line of flexible vehicle platforms interchangeable with ICE and electric vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis has announced that it has developed automotive platforms that can be used in internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). According to a recent press release, Stellantis is working on four new flexible platforms—each designed to be used in a different segment–coming in a small STLA, medium STLA, large […]

A Pollution Solution: Volkswagen Canada unveils pollution-absorbing EV car cover

Toronto, Ontario — Volkswagen Canada, in collaboration with the TYPE1/TAXI team, has introduced a car cover designed to combat air pollution. The all-electric ID.4 car cover specifically works by absorbing pollutants from the surrounding environment, which are then broken down into inert organic compounds like water and other basic elements. The covers are activated by […]

EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles receive passports; while autonomous vehicles receive a human touch

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the European Union (EU) announced that electric vehicles will require battery passports; while German start-up Vay has developed a remote-driving rental system.  An electric identification  In a measure to reveal the origins and history of the raw materials in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the […]

Supercharging Surrey: Tesla to open new Service Centre in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey, British Columbia — Tesla will soon be opening a new Service Centre in Surrey, B.C., the automaker announced. This location will represent the fifth Tesla centre in and around Vancouver, and the second for the City of Surrey itself. The centre will be located in a new building in the northwestern part of the […]

Putting On the Brakes: Car rental firm Hertz selling electric vehicles in the United States in favour of ICE vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Global vehicle rental firm Hertz has announced that it will sell about 20,000 EVs from its U.S. fleet, citing higher collision and damage expenses as reasoning. Hertz had originally said that it would order 100,000 Tesla vehicles by the end of 2022 but followed this statement with a decision to buy up to […]

Shock Rates: $60,000 repair bill leads to scrapping of 2022 model year EV

Vancouver, British Columbia — Kyle Hsu, a Vancouver resident was in disbelief when his 2022 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicle faced a $60,000 repair bill due to a damaged battery pack. Hsu was informed that the damage voided the warranty on his nearly brand-new vehicle. This left the owner with no option but to seek compensation […]

EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles quick-swap; while autonomous vehicles are in demand

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Kia showcases its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” scheme at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES); while a survey from Ghost Autonomy shows consumer interest in autonomous vehicles. Bop it, twist it, swap it At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kia has […]

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