Steely Repairs: Tesla releases Cybertruck repair procedures for ‘uniquely repairable material’
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has now released collision repair procedures, manuals and service procedures for its new Cybertruck, which, according to the automaker, includes “uniquely repairable material.” The OEM’s repair procedures note that the body structure components are made from varying grades of aluminum or steel that are either stamped, cast or extruded. The steel […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get muscles; while Tesla fails driving tests
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis announces “the world’s first and only electric muscle car” to be built in Windsor, Ont.; while Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature fails to pass a DMV driving test. Charging Up The new electric, all-wheel drive Dodge Charger will be built in Windsor, Ont., automaker […]
EV Evaluations: J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership study shows satisfaction gap growing between new and veteran EV owners
Toronto, Ontario — According to J.D. Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership study, the quality and design of electric vehicles (EVs) coupled with public charging concerns has created a growing gap in satisfaction rates between new versus veteran owners. Notably, the study—which was originally released February 27—found that traditional factors that are considered important to […]
Plugging Into 2023: EV repairable claims frequency increases 40 percent from 2022 claims Mitchell’s 2023 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights
Toronto, Ontario — According to Mitchell’s Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2023 Year in Review, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency has increased more than 40 percent from 2022. Specifically, 2023 ended with EV repairable claims frequency at 1.97 percent in the United States and 2.86 percent in Canada. When compared to 2020, the frequency of […]
Electrified Charges: Alberta to introduce $200 annual electric vehicle tax
Edmonton, Alberta — Electric car owners in Alberta will be required to pay an annual $200 electric vehicle tax starting in January 2025. The province unveiled its 2024 budget last Thursday and says that the new tax will be applied when electric vehicle owners register their vehicle and will be in addition to the current […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get new tow tech; while self-driving vehicles prepare to cruise again
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Rivian patents a software update to allow its electric vehicles (EV) to be free-wheel towed; while GM Cruise prepares to resume robotaxi testing Take a load off Rivian has announced that it is developing a software that would allow its EVs to be free-wheel […]
The Cost of Going Green: New study shows EVs most economical in Quebec
Victoria, British Columbia — A new study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) highlights how it is cheaper in some regions to drive an electric vehicle (EV). In their study, researchers specifically analyzed how far people need to drive their electric vehicles in order to break even on the cost when considering factors such […]
Shake it Off: Chinese EV ET9 can shake off snow like a dog
Toronto, Ontario — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automaker, Nio, recently shared a video of its ET9 independently cleaning itself of snow by performing a full-body shake. In the video, the ET9 performs a full-body shake to clear large chunks of snow off the windshield, roof, and rear window in a few seconds. The maneuver is […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicle go for a swim; while autonomous vehicles deliver UberEats
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck gets its “Wade Mode” put to the test; while UberEats partners with Mitsubishi Electric and robotics company Cartken to begin transporting food using self-driving robots. A cyber-swim Taras Maksimuck of the Youtube channel TechRax recently drove his Cybertruck into deep water to […]
EV/AV Report: Self-Driving vehicle attacked; while Chrysler looks to the stars
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Waymo’s self-driving vehicle was set on fire. Meanwhile, Chrysler reveals its latest new electric concept car. Waymo on fire In San Francisco, on the evening of February 10, a crowd vandalized a Waymo self-driving vehicle by setting it on fire with a firework around […]
