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The Cost of Going Green: New study shows EVs most economical in Quebec

Victoria, British Columbia — A new study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) highlights how it is cheaper in some regions to drive an electric vehicle (EV). In their study, researchers specifically analyzed how far people need to drive their electric vehicles in order to break even on the cost when considering factors such […]

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Shake it Off: Chinese EV ET9 can shake off snow like a dog

Toronto, Ontario — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automaker, Nio, recently shared a video of its ET9 independently cleaning itself of snow by performing a full-body shake. In the video, the ET9 performs a full-body shake to clear large chunks of snow off the windshield, roof, and rear window in a few seconds. The maneuver is […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicle go for a swim; while autonomous vehicles deliver UberEats

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck gets its “Wade Mode” put to the test; while UberEats partners with Mitsubishi Electric and robotics company Cartken to begin transporting food using self-driving robots. A cyber-swim Taras Maksimuck of the Youtube channel TechRax recently drove his Cybertruck into deep water to […]

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Sneak Attack: EVs more likely to be flagged as drivable post-collision; repairs remain more expensive

Toronto, Ontario — Electric vehicles are more likely to be deemed driveable after a collision event, according to Ryan Mandell, claims performance director for Mitchell. In 2023, the average repairable severity for EVs in Canada was around 32 percent, higher than the average repairable severity of ICE vehicles, notes Mandell. EV repairable severity shrinks to […]

See Yourself Out: Researchers develop design for self-extinguishing EV batteries

Toronto, Ontario — In a newly published study, researchers have developed a design for a self-extinguishing rechargeable battery to help reduce the risk of electric vehicle (EV) fires. Apparao Rao, professor of physics with Clemson University in South Carolina and Bingan Lu, associate professor of physics and electronics with Hunan University in Hunan, China describe […]

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Rising Rates: EV owners could see higher insurance rates, suggests new report

Toronto, Ontario — A new report from credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS suggests that electric vehicle (EV) owners in Canada may see higher insurance rates in the coming years. The study specifically looked at data from the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States where EV adoption rates have historically been higher than in Canada. […]

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EV/AV Report: Self-Driving vehicle attacked; while Chrysler looks to the stars

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Waymo’s self-driving vehicle was set on fire. Meanwhile, Chrysler reveals its latest new electric concept car. Waymo on fire In San Francisco, on the evening of February 10, a crowd vandalized a Waymo self-driving vehicle by setting it on fire with a firework around […]

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Diminished Degradation: Stanford University researchers find resting lithium-metal batteries can reverse degradation

Stanford, California — A new study from researchers at Stanford University has found that simply resting a lithium-metal battery can reverse degradation from charging and use. Currently, these batteries are not used in electric or hybrid vehicles, even though they offer higher energy density and output, and lighter weight than their lithium-ion counterparts. This is […]

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Electric Education: Auto Prévention to offer EV safety course via Quebec CPCPA partnership

Quebec City, Quebec — Auto Prévention, an occupational health and safety specialist for Quebec’s automotive industry, has announced a collaboration with the Provincial Council of Automotive Service Industry Party Committees (CPCPA) to launch a new EV safety certificate. To develop the program, Auto Prévention is also in partnership with the province’s joint committees (CPAs) and […]

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EV/AV Report: Tesla’s Cybertruck gets chewed out; autonomous vehicles hallucinate

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the wheel covers of the Tesla Cybertruck are reportedly eating away at the wheels; while engineers at Duke University have created a technology to make autonomous vehicles hallucinate. Aero eats away Early adopters of Tesla’s Cybertruck have found that the vehicle’s aero wheel covers […]

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Driving Demand: Tesla cuts Model Y prices in Canada; Quebec drivers could qualify for $12k rebate

Montreal, Quebec ⁠— Tesla’s recent decision to cut Model Y prices by $4,000 in Canada could influence car-buying decisions in Quebec, as certain trim levels of the Model Y now qualify for a combined $12,000 rebate for Quebec-based buyers. The Model Y rear-wheel drive (RWD), the base model of Tesla’s all-electric SUV, now starts at […]

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Developing EV Expertise: Dalhousie university announces new battery research and development centre and battery tech Master’s program

Halifax, Nova Scotia — Dalhousie University has announced it is creating a new research and development centre and battery tech Master’s program to help grow Canadian EV expertise. In a recent press release, Dalhousie disclosed plans to build a new $13.5 million research and development battery prototyping facility to be named the Canadian Battery Innovation […]

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