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EV/AV Report: BMW tries to convince drivers to go electric; while San Francisco Waymo vehicles keep waking up the neighbours

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, BMW consumer’s app offers drivers EV alternatives to its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles; while Waymo self-driving vehicles in San Francisco, California, are keeping citizens up by honking at each other in the middle of the night. A charged proposal BMW Group recently launched […]

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TEV Talks: Hyundai Canada hosts ‘Ted Talks’ style videos to debunk common EV myths

Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has launched “TEV Talks,” a play on Ted Talks information sessions aimed at debunking electric vehicle myths. Standing for “Total Electric Vehicle,” Hyundai’s “TEV Talks” is a lineup of videos, available on YouTube, discussing the main concerns of those who are curious or new to electric vehicle (EV) ownership. Each […]

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Quicksilver Quotas: Tesla Model 3 now available in Quicksilver paint in North America

Toronto, Ontario – Tesla has reportedly expanded its Quicksilver paint option to the Model 3 in both Canada and the United States. Previously, the Quicksilver paint option was only available on the Model Y in North America but recently launched for the Model 3 in China earlier this month. In an update to the Tesla […]

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Sunny Days: Solar-powered car built by Polytechnique Montreal students wins two American races

Montreal, Quebec — Polytechnique Montreal students have won two races in the United States, the Solar Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge, with their recently built solar-powered vehicle. The vehicle, which took two-and-a-half years to build, specifically won the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, which took place from July 16 to 18, and the […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles break records; humanoid robots begin work at BMW

Toronto, Ontario — Ford’s Mustang Mach-E sets a Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge; while BMW Group reports a successful trial of Figure’s latest humanoid robot at its plant in South Carolina in this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report. An electric record A driving team from the United […]

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Collision Repair Magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, announces next stops in Quebec, Nova Scotia

Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour supported by Fix Network, is bringing its EV Repair Tour to Blainville, Quebec, on September 18, 2024, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October 8, 2024. This all-day event is designed to equip all members of the collision repair economy with insights into electric vehicle (EV) repair. The […]

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Coming Soon: BYD advises federal, Ont. governments of intentions to enter Canadian market

Ottawa, Ontario — Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has filed documents indicating its intentions to sell passenger vehicles in Canada. First reported by Automotive News, federal and Ontario lobbyist documents filed in July state the automaker’s latest goal: “to advise the government of Canada on matters related to the expected market entry of BYD into […]

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Making a Switch: Switch Vehicles Inc. now offering EV design scholarships for prospective auto tech students

Toronto, Ontario — Switch Vehicles Inc. has announced the launch of its inaugural Switch Lab EV Design Scholarship, aimed at providing financial assistance to students pursuing careers in sustainable design. Specifically, the scholarship is offering $5,000 to be applied towards tuition and education expenses for the 2025 to 2026 academic year for select students pursuing […]

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Combustion Cancellations: Quebec to ban the sale and renting of all ICE vehicles and plug-in hybrids by 2035

Quebec City, Quebec — Quebec’s Ministry of Environment, Fight Against Climate Change and Wildlife Parks have tabled a draft regulation towards the complete ban of the sale and renting of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting in 2035. According to a government media release, “the draft regulation targets new light combustion vehicles of the […]

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Collision Repair Magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, announces next stops in Quebec, Nova Scotia

Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour supported by Fix Network, is bringing its EV Repair Tour to Blainville, Quebec, on September 18, 2024, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October, 8, 2024. This all-day event is designed to equip all members of the collision repair economy with insights into electric vehicle (EV) repair. […]

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Combustion Cancellations: Quebec to ban the sale and renting of all ICE vehicles and plug-in hybrids by 2035

Quebec City, Quebec — The Ministry of Environment, Fight Against Climate Change and Wildlife Parks have tabled a draft regulation towards the complete ban of the sale and renting of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting in 2035. According to a government media release, “the draft regulation targets new light combustion vehicles of the […]

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EV/AV Report: Tesla announces Cybertruck range extender battery won’t be user installed; while researchers develop black paint to help autonomous vehicles see better

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla announces that the upcoming Cybertruck range extender battery will not be user installed; while researchers at Korean and American universities have developed a black paint to help autonomous vehicles better see environmental surroundings. Range responses Tesla Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morrill, has confirmed […]

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