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Recharge Your Skillset: View video presentations from EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network

Halifax, Nova Scotia — On Oct. 9, Collision Repair magazine visited CAA Atlantic for the EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. Dozens of attendees, all of whom are connected to and work in the collision repair industry, were treated to presentations from EV experts like Kurt Sampson, CAA Atlantic’s resident EV Guy and three-time […]

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Benchmarking BYD: Japanese auto parts representatives ‘surprised’ by BYD model at teardown exhibition

Nagoya, Japan ⁠— The Central Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan held a vehicle teardown workshop on Oct. 7, where about 70 auto parts companies in central Japan learned about EV body structure and component design features. Several reports note that attendees were “surprised with” the BYD Atto 3, an electric compact SUV […]

Growing Charge: Battery-electric vehicles represent 1.3 percent of all vehicles registered in Canada, says StatsCan

Ottawa, Canada — New data from Statistics Canada indicates that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) now account for 1.3 percent of all vehicles registered in Canada as of 2023. When looking at specific data, this means that in 2023, approximately 329,402 BEVs were on the road. Within this, the majority (327,723) are light-duty passenger vehicles. Compared to […]

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Electric Losses: Ford projects a 2024 $5 billion loss for Model E in recent Q3 earnings results, among other EV challenges

Toronto, Ontario – Ford is reporting a 25 percent decrease in net income for Q3 2024, largely due to losses in its EV segment. The automaker reported net income of US$892 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024. This decline follows a previously anticipated US$1 billion charge to the automaker for its cancellation of […]

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Feeling Rivian Blue: New report highlights more than 16 worker safety violations at Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois

Normal, Illinois — A recent report from Bloomberg shares a history of serious health and safety violations at automaker Rivian’s plant in Normal, Illinois, including a former employee claiming to have experienced “Rivian Blue” bile after painting R1T pickup trucks without PPE. The electric vehicle manufacturer has specifically received citations for 16 initial violations in […]

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EV/AV Report: Stellantis invests in wind tunnel to test for electric vehicle aerodynamics; while the NHTSA opens an investigation into Tesla’s FSD systems following crashes

Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis unveils its Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology to test the aerodynamic potential of electric vehicles; while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following four collisions. Breaking into wind Stellantis recently unveiled its Moving Ground […]

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EV/AV Report: Aerogels help suppress thermal runaway; while Autonomous vehicles see their surroundings

Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Aspen Aerogels, maker of insulating EV battery products receives a $607.6 million dollar loan from the United States Department of Energy to support North American infrastructure; while researchers from North Carolina State University develop a technique to help self-driving vehicles better map 3D spaces using […]

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Coalition Conditions: Bigger, heavier vehicles contributing to increase in traffic fatalities, EVs now a part of the problem, says The Road to Zero Coalition’s recent report

Toronto, Ontario — The Road to Zero Coalition (RTZ), an initiative of the United States National Safety Council, indicates in a recent report that larger and heavier vehicles, including electric vehicles, are contributing to an increase in traffic fatalities. The RTZ is the United States largest traffic safety alliance, with the goal of ending roadway […]

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Electric Drive at Durham: Durham College launches Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program

Durham, Ontario — Last Wednesday, Durham College announced the launch of its new Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) program–one of only two programs0 offered in Ontario. As noted in a media release, “with the automotive sector rapidly transitioning to greener technologies, Durham College’s program is designed to equip graduates with the expertise needed to thrive […]

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QUEBEC GETS ELECTRIC EDUCATION AT COLLISION REPAIR MAG EV REPAIR TOUR, SUPPORTED BY FIX NETWORK The Quebecois collision repair industry is one step closer to being prepared for the electric vehicle revolution. With more than 260,000 zero-emissions vehicles on Quebec roads, it’s critical this market is prepared for EV claims and repairs. On September 18, […]

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An Electric Investment: Federal government invests $365,000 into Niagara College’s Motive Power program

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – On Tuesday, October 15, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament, Niagara Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, announced a $365,854 investment from the federal government into Niagara College’s Motive Power program. This funding will be matched by the college through the 2023 Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy ‘Investments in Training Equipment’ program […]

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Electric Enmity: Half of British Columbians oppose provincial gov’t push for 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035

Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbians are concerned with the provincial government’s regulation requiring 100 percent zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035, according to a new poll facilitated by Leger. Leger’s survey data found that half of respondents from B.C. oppose the provincial government’s plan to require 90 percent ZEV sales by 2030 and 100 […]

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