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Scattered Savings: Alberta only province where EV switch lacks significant consumer savings, says Clean Energy Canada report

Toronto, Ontario — A new report from Clean Energy Canada, “Opening the Door,” indicates that switching to an electric vehicle can lead to significant household savings in all provinces except for Alberta. The new report specifically includes provincial breakdowns of monthly savings from switching to heat pumps, electric vehicles and other clean energy upgrades. While […]

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Power Pressures: Demand for Ont. electricity set to increase by 75 percent in next decade due to electric vehicle adoption, says IESO

Toronto, Ontario — The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has indicated in a recent report that demand for electricity in Ontario is set to soar by 75 percent in the next decade due to the continued adoption of electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. According to IESO’s report, this additional pressure on Ontario’s energy grid will […]

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An Electric Education: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair professionals across Canada

Ottawa, Ontario ⁠— Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, recently made its final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the end of a six-city tour dedicated to educating collision repair professionals on the intricacies of electric vehicle repairs, claims, safety and more. Since August 2023, the EV Tour, supported by Fix […]

EV/AV Report: Toyota unveils swappable hydrogen fuel cell batteries; while U.S. autonomous technology experts recommend driving tests for self-driving vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Toyota unveils a swappable hydrogen fuel cell battery system for future zero-emission vehicles; while autonomous technology expert Henry Liu recommends driving tests for self-driving vehicles in the United States. Hydrogen for home Last Thursday, at the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024, Toyota unveiled a portable […]

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Electrification is an Opportunity: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, delivers industry insights in Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, stopped in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, where collision repair shop personnel, insurance adjusters, OEMs and other industry stakeholders gathered to witness EV experts speak on the intricacies of high-voltage vehicle repair. Gloria Mann, vice president of industry relations for […]

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Recycling Relations: Lithion announces its status as Hyundai’s official partner for the collection and recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Lithion has announced that it has been selected by Hyundai Auto Canada as its primary and official partner for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. According to a recent media release, this multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021, which was aimed […]

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EV TOUR TODAY: Tune in here

Halifax, Nova Scotia ⁠— Today! Collision repair industry professionals will gather at the CAA Atlantic Dartmouth location for the Atlantic portion of Collision Repair magazine’s EV Tour, sponsored by Fix Network. Featuring discussions on everything from the technical and safety steps needed to embrace the electric wave, to education and recycling efforts, the Halifax stop […]

TOMORROW: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, stops in Nova Scotia

Halifax, Nova Scotia ⁠— Tomorrow, collision repair industry professionals will gather at the CAA Atlantic Dartmouth location for Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. This free event will feature an afternoon of presentations from high-voltage vehicle experts. Hear from: Kurt Sampson⁠—your “EV Guy” at CAA Atlantic, detailing CAA’s connection to and […]

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EV/AV Report: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes, says Lero report; while GM’s Cruise to pay US$1.5 million penalty after failing to report pedestrian collision

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a new study from researchers at Lero indicates that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic accidents than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles; while GM’s Cruise will reportedly pay a US$1.5 million penalty after failing to fully […]

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Battery Beverages: Chevrolet and Erewhon release Equinox EV-themed ‘Electric Juice’

Toronto, Ontario — Have you ever thought about what it would be like to recharge while charging your electric vehicle? In a recent partnership with Erewhon, Chevrolet aims to give consumers the chance with an Equinox EV-themed ‘Electric Juice.’ Made to replicate the electrifying power of an EV, this battery-based-beverage was reportedly designed in an […]

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Claims Breakdown: EVs see improved cycle times; totalled less often than non-EV counterparts, says CCC Crash Course report

Toronto, Ontario — The latest Crash Course report from CCC reveals that repairable electric vehicles (EVs) are, on average, more than half the age of their non-EV counterparts, with 78.7% of repairable EVs being three years old or newer. According to the new report, the average age of a repairable EV is 2.4 years; the […]

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Watts the Damage: University of Nebraska crash tests indicate highway safety features not ready for EVs

Nebraska, United States — Concerns remain as to whether current highway safety features like guardrails and concrete barriers can withstand the increased weight of electric vehicles, compared to ICE vehicles, following a series of tests by the University of Nebraska Midwest Roadside Safety Facility. A fourth electric vehicle crash test was conducted by the Midwest […]

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