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Tipping Scales: Electric cars pass tipping point to mass adoption in 31 countries, according to Bloomberg study

Toronto, Ontario — According to a Bloomberg Green analysis report of electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates around the world, 31 countries have now reached a five percent threshold. This threshold represents a tipping point of new car sales being fully electric. When Bloomberg first completed a similar analysis in 2022, only 19 countries had passed […]

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Six Million Strong: Tesla celebrates production of six millionth vehicle

Fremont, California — Tesla recently announced the successful production of its six millionth vehicle. This achievement marks a production increase of one million units in just six months. The six millionth vehicle was produced at the automaker’s Gigafactory in Fremont, California and was announced by Tesla’s official account on the social media platform X. Specifically, […]

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Pollution Patrol: PHEVs pollute more than acknowledged; EPA extending green transition from 2027 to 2031

Toronto, Ontario — A new European study has found that plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs) pollute more than acknowledged by policy, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is prepared to give them more lee-way. The European Commission study showed that new plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 averaged emissions of 139.5 grams of CO2 per […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get worn down; while Tesla offers free FSD trials

Toronto, Ontario — Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a J.D. Power survey reveals that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are uninformed about the reality of tire wear; while Tesla offers Full Self Driving (FSD) features to United States consumers in a free trial. Expectations wearing thin According to a J.D. […]

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Powering Down: Hyundai, Kia recall 20,000 EVs in Canada over power loss risk

Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are recalling 26,188 electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada due to a defect which could lead to a potential power loss. The recall was issued due to the risk of a potentially damaged Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in some models which could stop charging the vehicle’s 12V battery. […]

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A Focalized Focus: Focal Initiative to host EV focused webinar March 28

Toronto, Ontario — Focal Initiative will be hosting an online webinar on the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in the Quebec region on March 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. The webinar is described as being for automotive industry professionals, academics, government representatives, and others interested in the automotive industry. The areas that […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles overload the system; while self-driving vehicles fall under investigation

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Fraser Institute details the potential infrastructure issues of Canada’s push for electric vehicles (EVs); while Ford’s BlueCruise comes under investigation for a recent crash. Circuitry Constrictions According to a recent study published by the Fraser Institute, to fulfill Ottawa’s current electric vehicle target of […]

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An Electric Event: Attendees to test drive latest EVs at Vancouver International Autoshow

Vancouver, British Columbia — This year, attendees participating in the Vancouver International Auto Show will be able to test drive the latest electric vehicles (EVs). Taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from March 20th to the 24th, the event’s fleet of driveable show vehicles includes options from Ford, GMC, Cadillac, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Tesla, […]

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The Electric Generations: Study indicates Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs

Toronto, Ontario — A recent study from Experian Automotive shows that Generation X (Gen X) and Millennials tend to buy more electric vehicles (EVs) than Baby Boomers. Experian’s fourth quarter 2023 Automotive Market Trends report, released last week, noted that in 2023, 9.4 percent of new vehicles purchased by Gen X were electric. Gen X […]

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An Electrifying First: Ten percent of Canadian new vehicle registrations in 2023 were ZEVs

Toronto, Ontario — For the first time ever, more than 10 percent of all new vehicles registered in Canada during the past year were zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), including purely electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. According to Statistics Canada, the exact proportion of ZEV registrations in 2023 is 10.8 percent or 184,578 of a […]

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Electrifying Economic Efficiency: Market research claims EVs will be cheaper to produce than ICEs by 2027

Toronto, Ontario — Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be, on average, cheaper to produce than comparable internal combustion engines (ICEs) by 2027, claims market research firm, Gartner. This belief is thanks to research from Gartner that outlines how new manufacturing methods are helping to lower production costs of electric vehicles (EVs). Specifically, Gartner expects production […]

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Canadian Battery Commitments: Dalhousie University receives five million in funding towards the Canadian Battery Innovation Centre

Hallifax, Nova Scotia — On March 13, Dalhousie University received five million in funding from the Government of Canada for the construction of a first-in-Canada battery innovation centre. The funding specifically came from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), and, according to a recent press release, will contribute to what will be an overall 20 […]

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