Business As Usual: No change to Ontario’s handling of EV batteries
Toronto, Ontario — A decision has come from Ontario’s Ministry of Environment to not include large automotive batteries, such as lead-acid and larger hybrid or EV batteries, in new battery regulations for Ontario. Based on the feedback received by the provincial government, Ontario has removed all regulatory requirements for large batteries used for automotive applications, […]
Equipment Uplift: Lordco Auto Parts founder’s charity bolsters local trades programs with donations
Maple Ridge, British Columbia — Maple Ridge Secondary and Samuel Robertson Technical School, two high schools in Maple Ridge, B.C., are getting a $25,000 boost to their automotive trades programs, thanks to the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation. The foundation, which was established in memory of Lordco Auto Parts’ founder Ed Coates after his sudden passing […]
Legal Logic: U.S. law firm outlines top issues facing auto industry in 2020
Toronto, Ontario — Last week, Milwaukee, Wisconsin law firm Foley and Lardner released a report on what it believes to be the top legal issues facing the automotive industry in 2020, outlining incoming emerging technologies, warranty risks, cybersecurity challenges and more. Foley’s report says the intense focus on autonomous vehicles and electrification seen in today’s […]
