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Hybrid Hiccups: Ford recalls hybrid vehicles over unexpected shifts into neutral

Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has revealed that it is recalling several hybrid models due to transmission problems that could cause certain vehicles to suddenly shift into neutral while moving as related to issues caused by a recent software update. Affected models include the Ford Maverick, Ford Escape plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and the […]

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Not the Drive-in: Ford patents retractable screen in ‘frunk’

Detroit, Michigan ⁠— Fans of electric vehicles and drive-in movie theatres will be thrilled to know Ford has filed a new feature that turns the F-150 Lightning’s “front trunk”—or “frunk” —into a retractable projector screen. The patent, first uncovered by Motorauthority and published April 24, 2024, details a large screen that is extendable from a […]

Charged Marketing: Installing EV chargers on-site at collision centres ‘great’ for EV repair marketing, says David Giles

Halifax, Nova Scotia ⁠— If you’re wondering how to get the word out that your collision centre is capable of repairing electric vehicles, a great first step is installing some Level 2 charging stations, according to David Giles, EV training coordinator for Consulab and founder of PoweredEV Consulting. Giles believes that businesses capable of handling […]

Infrastructure Influences: New report from the Electric Vehicle Council highlights key preferences of EV drivers

Toronto, Ontario — The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) recently released a report highlighting electric vehicle (EV) market insights in the United States in order to highlight the current preferences and perceptions of drivers, charging station operators and site hosts. The intention of the report was to specifically address the current perceptions and behaviours of light […]

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EV/AV Report: BCIT offers EV education; autonomous vehicles see new colours

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, BCIT announces that it is offering free online electric vehicle (EV) education courses; while researchers develop a reflective black paint to help autonomous vehicles ‘see’ better. Fueling change The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) Fueling Change project has developed four free open learning […]

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Removed from the Rock: Tesla ending mobile service in Newfoundland and Labrador

St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador — Tesla has announced that it will no longer be offering its mobile service in Newfoundland and Labrador. Drive Tesla noted that Tesla owners in the province used to be able to rely on a mobile ranger who visited the island every two weeks to perform service work, both in-warranty […]

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EV/AV Report: Canadians eye electric vehicles; NHTSA probes Ford BlueCruise for fatal crashes

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Volvo Canada reveals that 64 percent of Canadians looking to buy a new car would consider an electric vehicle (EV); while the NHTSA opens an investigation into Ford BlueCruise following two fatal crashes. Eyes on electric Volvo Car Canada’s 2024 Mobility Trend Report indicates […]

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Gigacasting Glitches: Tesla abandons one-piece gigacasting efforts

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has reportedly stepped away from one-piece gigacasting technology, according to Reuters. Instead, the automaker will continue with the previously used three-piece method. Last year, Reuters exclusively reported Tesla’s development of the small-vehicle platform manufacturing model, but the automaker recently announced that it will be halting its efforts. Instead of aiming to […]

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Sparking Safety: National Fire Protection Association releases EV safety tips and tricks

Toronto, Ontario — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a series of resources, training and safety tips to help provide electric vehicle (EV) knowledge and safe practices. The NFPA is a United States-based international nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting consumers against fire. On the NFPA’s educational website, it establishes that, according to the […]

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Hydrogen Help: NHTSA proposes EV and Hydrogen safety requirements

Toronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently released a proposal to establish two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source. The two safety proposals, FMVSS 307 and FMVSS 308 specifically aim to “reduce deaths due to hydrogen fuel leakages and/or explosion […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles power homes; autonomous vehicles get pranked

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors (GM) announces future vehicles will be capable of supporting vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging technology; while Waymo’s self-driving taxis get fooled by a fake stop sign. Bidirectional boasting GM has announced that the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition will be capable of supporting […]

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Losing Charge: Canadian interest in EVs drops for second year in a row, says AutoTrader survey

Toronto, Ontario — Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada has dropped for the second year in a row, says a recent AutoTrader survey, despite continued positive indicators from consumers. The survey specifically noted that “while almost half of non-EV owners are open to buying an EV for their next vehicle, interest in EVs has […]

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