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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles photosynthesize; while Waymo robo-taxis avoid the law

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, solar product company GoSun launches an EV solar charger that travels with you, while Waymo lands itself on the curb following a recent police stop. Solar synthesis Solar product company GoSun is now taking pre-orders for an EV solar charger that travels with the vehicle. The product—installed […]

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Totaled Tallies: Totaled Tesla Cybertrucks now appearing on IAA vehicle auction sites

Toronto, Ontario — Totaled Tesla Cybertrucks that have been written off by insurers are currently up for auction on IAA’s website. As of the time of writing, the first Cybertruck listed on IAA’s auction site was reportedly involved in a significant front-end impact that resulted in airbag deployment. This version of Tesla’s electric pick-up truck […]

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EV/AV: Electric vehicles reach the peak; while Rimac launches new robo-taxi service

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford’s F-150 Lightning becomes the winner of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race; while Rimac launches ‘Verne,’ a robo-taxi service. Reaching the peak On June 23rd, Romain Dumas became the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) 2024 ‘King of the Mountain’ while racing […]

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Wiper Wipeouts: Tesla recalls 11,000 Cybertrucks over faulty windshield wipers and loose trim

Toronto, Ontario — On Tuesday, Tesla issued recalls for its Cybertruck electric pickup truck to fix issues related to faulty windshield wipers and trim in the truck bed that may come loose. The issue is specifically related to the fact that “the front windshield wiper motor controller may stop functioning due to electrical overstress to […]

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The Road to 2035: Automakers and automotive dealers launch dashboard to offer consumers and industry members with Canadian electrification updates

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association (CVMA) and the Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) have developed The Countdown to 2035 as part of a larger initiative aimed at helping industry leaders understand the steps needed in the country’s shift to electrification. The Countdown to 2035 specifically aims […]

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Rivian Remanufactures: Electric vehicle maker Rivian has reduced manufacturing costs by 35 percent in an aim to generate profits

Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent report from Reuters, electric vehicle maker Rivian’s drive to cut costs and turn its first big profit has removed multiple steps from the vehicle-making process, resulting in a 35 percent reduction in cost of materials. Specifically, Rivian outlined how it has removed over 100 steps from the battery […]

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Closing the Loop: Lithion Technologies completes construction of first commercial plant in Saint-Bruno, Quebec region

St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec — Lithion Technologies (Lithion) has announced the completion of the construction of its first commercial critical mineral extraction plant, Lithion Saint-Bruno, located in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. The company, which develops, deploys and operates sustainable and innovative patented technologies to recycle lithium-ion batteries and create a circular supply of strategic materials, has completed the plant […]

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EV/AV Report: Tesla taken to court over accusations of repair monopolizations; while self-driving vehicles struggle to navigate at dawn and dusk

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, United States District Judge Trina Thompson has ruled that Tesla owners are allowed to proceed with a class action lawsuit against the automaker over accusations of repair monopolizations; while researchers from the University of Central Florida have found that autonomous vehicles struggle to perform […]

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Charged Charges: B.C. government changes conditions for electric vehicle rebates; removes 75 percent previously eligible vehicles

Victoria, British Columbia — On June 18th, the Government of British Columbia announced the decision to change the program criteria for electric vehicle (EVs) rebates, thereby making it so that approximately 75 percent of previously eligible vehicles no longer qualify for the province’s economic incentive. The B.C. government specifically lowered the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) […]

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EV/AV Report: EV’s speed ahead; while autonomous robots get to work

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Japanese automaker, Aspark has set an electric vehicle (EV) speed record with the Aspark SP600 prototype; while Tesla claims that it has two Optimus humanoid autonomous robots in its factory. A need for speed Japanese automaker Aspark has set an EV speed record with […]

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An Electric Leap: Zero-emission vehicle registrations jump 53 percent in the first quarter, reports Statistics Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Statistics Canada has reported that significantly more Canadians are driving zero-emission vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, with an increase of 53 percent in registrations year-over-year. As reported by The Canadian Press, the federal agency says 46,744 new zero-emission vehicles were registered in the first quarter, making up 11.3 percent of […]

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Degradation Demands: Fast-charging may not result in EV range loss, Recurrent finds in testing

Toronto, Ontario — Recurrent, which aims to offer more transparency surrounding electric vehicles (EV), has found that while high-voltage charging (DC fast charging) does accelerate EV battery degradation over time, there is no statistically significant difference between fast charging more than 70 percent of the time or less than 30 percent of the time. In […]

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