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Fostering Future: EV training for Quebec repairers available via I-CAR Canada and CPCPA partnership

Quebec City, Quebec — I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Provincial Council of Joint Committees of the Automotive Services Industry (CPCPA) to provide electric vehicle (EV) training for repairers in Quebec. According to a recent press release, “the CPCPA is an association that aims to develop excellence and recognition of the workforce in the automotive […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get passports; while U.S. researchers propose extra traffic light signaling for autonomous vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Volvo becomes the first automaker to create an electric vehicle (EV) passport for consumers and regulators; while researchers at the North Carolina State University propose autonomous vehicles could benefit from extra traffic light signalling. Papers, please According to Reuters, Volvo cars is set to […]

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A Quarter Charged: AAA study reveals quarter of U.S. drivers prepared to make the switch to electric vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — In March 2023, the American Automobile Association (AAA) conducted a survey about electric vehicle (EV) adoption and found that one in four U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy an exclusively electric-powered vehicle. The survey, which ran between March 2nd to the 7th, 2023 and polled 1,170 […]

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Losing Charge: Only 11 percent of Canadian new-vehicle shoppers ‘very likely’ to consider an EV, says J.D. Power report

Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent report from J.D. Power entitled “2024 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study,” just 11 percent of new-vehicle shoppers in the country are “very likely” to consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase. This figure represents a three percentage point decrease from 2023 and the second consecutive year […]

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Battery Boogie: Ford files patent for swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Ford has released a patent for a swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles that relies on a drive-up docking station and a vehicle’s own power to function. According to a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in May, and originally filed by Ford in […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles climb mountains; while autonomous vehicles face regulation scrutiny

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford plans to run an augmented F-150 Lightning in the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb; while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calls on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to increase the regulations surrounding autonomous vehicles. Race to the clouds […]

Circuit-Filled Certifications: University of Toronto to launch a new EV design certificate in fall 2024

Toronto, Ontario — The University of Toronto (U of T) has announced that it will be launching a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Design certificate for undergraduate students via the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. According to the certificate description, “this certificate (will) provide an opportunity for students to learn about EVs within the context […]

Engine Engineering: Toyota showcases in-development compact engines adaptable to different biofuels

Toronto, Ontario — At a Tuesday media event with Subaru and Mazda Motors, Toyota showcased an in-development engine adaptable to different biofuels. According to Reuters, Toyota displayed in-development 1.5 litre and two litre engines with significantly reduced volume and height versus current engines and that can be used in cars from hybrid vehicles to those […]

Riding the Age Wave: Average age of vehicles in the U.S. reaches 12.6 years in 2024, according to S&P Global Mobility

Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent S&P Global Mobility report, vehicles on the road are continuing to get even older with the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States now reaching 12.6 years in 2024. This age represents a two month age increase from 2023, however, S&P Global Mobility noted […]

EV/AV Report: Ford asks dealers to pause EV investments; while self-driving vehicles work to remember

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford informs dealers to pause electric vehicles (EV) investments while changes are made to the Model E Program; while University of Toronto Engineering researchers work to help improve the memory of self-driving vehicles. Remodeling Model E Ford has reportedly told its dealerships to temporarily […]

Pedestrian Predicaments: Electric vehicles more likely to hit pedestrians than ICE vehicles, says recent study

Toronto, Ontario — According to a study run by The Guardian, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) are more likely to strike pedestrians than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, especially in urban areas. This information comes from an analysis of British road traffic accidents in which “data from 32 billion miles of battery-powered car travel and […]

EV/AV Report: Automakers reportedly resist electric vehicle transition; while NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo’s self-driving vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a study from InfluenceMap notes that 15 automakers, except Tesla, have actively advocated against at least one policy promoting electric vehicles (EVs); meanwhile the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation against Waymo’s self-driving vehicles. An electric resistance A New InfluenceMap […]

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