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EV/AV Report: South Korea enforces battery certification; while experts unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, South Korea has announced plans to enforce electric vehicle battery certifications and other safety standards; while industry experts remain unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities. Fire fortifications South Korea has announced steps to mitigate EV anxiety in response to a recent electric vehicle battery […]

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Meet the Speakers: Martin Archambault, director of operations, Lithion Saint-Bruno to speak at EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network

Montreal, Quebec — Are you a collision repair industry stakeholder seeking more information on the burgeoning EV repair market? You won’t want to miss the Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, stopping in Montreal on September 18. With less than three weeks remaining, we are unveiling our esteemed panel of speakers, […]

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Meet the Speakers: Martin Archambault, director of operations, Lithion Saint-Bruno to speak at EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network

Montreal, Quebec — Are you a collision repair industry stakeholder seeking more information on the burgeoning EV repair market? You won’t want to miss the Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, stopping in Montreal on September 18. With less than three weeks remaining, we are unveiling our esteemed panel of speakers, […]

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Tariff Talks: Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

Toronto, Ontario — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada is imposing a 100 percent surtax on Chinese-made EVs, including hybrid vehicles, trucks and buses. The 100 percent surtax, applied to all Chinese-made EVs, will take effect Oct. 1, 2024. A 25 percent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China […]

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Feeling the Heat: Over 50 Rivian R1S and R1T models damaged in factory parking lot fire

Normal, Illinois — A fire reportedly broke out in the parking lot of Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, assembly plant last weekend, damaging over 50 R1S and R1T models waiting to be shipped to customers. According to accounts, the Normal Fire Department (NFD) received the call about the fire on Saturday night around 9:45 p.m. While the […]

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EV/AV Report: Tesla’s Cybertruck becomes ‘apocalypse ready’; while the United Kingdom deems drivers ‘not liable’ in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Archimedes Defense has announced upgrades to Tesla’s Cybertruck intended to make it “apocalypse ready”; while the United Kingdom has deemed that drivers are “not liable” in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash. Fortifying the frunk Last Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defence contractor and […]

Meet the Speakers: Nick Poupart of Lithion Technologies to speak at EV Repair Tour Quebec, supported by Fix Network

Blainville, Quebec — The Collision Repair mag EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, will make its next stop at the Fix Network Training Centre in Blainville, Quebec, on September 18. This event will feature a lineup of EV industry experts who will speak to the intricacies of repairing high-voltage vehicles. Nick Poupart, business development […]

An Electric Entrance: Tesla launches Cybertruck in Canada; removes luxury tax on electric truck

Toronto, Ontario — The time has come. You are one step closer to seeing a Cybertruck in your repair bay. Tesla has officially launched the Cybertruck in Canada and has also confirmed that the electric truck will not be affected by the federal luxury tax. The federal luxury tax, which was introduced in 2022, is […]

Forging Forward: Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy; cuts plans for three-row electric SUV, delays next-gen electric pickup

Detroit, Michigan – Ford has once again announced changes to its electric vehicle strategy, this time revealing plans to make two EV pickups and a new commercial van. The OEM said it would cancel the upcoming planned release of a three-row electric SUV and will instead pursue a hybrid version for its next-gen large SUVs. […]

Dashboard Development: Federal government and ZEV Council creates dashboard for Canadian EV charging station data

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian federal government and Transport Canada through the ZEV Council have released the ZEV Council Dashboard, which provides quarterly updates on Canada’s EV market share; data on incentive program uptake; information on the deployment of charging and hydrogen refuelling stations and federal investments in the ZEV space. This online tool aims […]

Risky Recharge: SwRI evaluates cybersecurity risks associated with EV fast-charging equipment

San Antonio, Texas – Engineers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have discovered cybersecurity susceptibility with electric vehicles and fast-charging systems. High-voltage EV technology relies on power line communication (PLC) technology to transmit smart-grid data between vehicles and charging equipment. The engineers, through penetration testing, found that the PLC layer “was so poorly secured and lacked […]

Fire Fears: Hyundai and Kia to implement battery management systems on all electric vehicles to prevent fires

Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to install Battery Management Systems (BMS) on all its future electric vehicles (EVs) to mitigate the risk of fires. This move was initially prompted by a fire on August 1, 2024, involving a Mercedes-Benz electric sedan. Here, the sedan spontaneously caught on fire in an underground […]

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