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Putting On the Brakes: Car rental firm Hertz selling electric vehicles in the United States in favour of ICE vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Global vehicle rental firm Hertz has announced that it will sell about 20,000 EVs from its U.S. fleet, citing higher collision and damage expenses as reasoning. Hertz had originally said that it would order 100,000 Tesla vehicles by the end of 2022 but followed this statement with a decision to buy up to […]

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Shock Rates: $60,000 repair bill leads to scrapping of 2022 model year EV

Vancouver, British Columbia — Kyle Hsu, a Vancouver resident was in disbelief when his 2022 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicle faced a $60,000 repair bill due to a damaged battery pack. Hsu was informed that the damage voided the warranty on his nearly brand-new vehicle. This left the owner with no option but to seek compensation […]

EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles quick-swap; while autonomous vehicles are in demand

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Kia showcases its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” scheme at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES); while a survey from Ghost Autonomy shows consumer interest in autonomous vehicles. Bop it, twist it, swap it At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kia has […]

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Save Bucks with Battery Power: Cost of ownership on small, low-range EVs is lesser than similarly-sized ICE vehicles

Washington, D.C., United States — The cost of ownership for small electric vehicles (EV) remains cost-competitive to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to a year-long study conducted by the Responsible Battery Coalition and the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems. To determine the total cost of ownership (TCO), RBC compared primary contributing cost […]

Up in Smoke: Discarded e-cigarettes could be used to help power electric vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent assessment made by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, the precious materials in discarded e-cigarette batteries could be used to help power electric vehicles. The Bureau has reported that “five disposable vapes are being thrown away every second by young people in the United States despite the devices containing […]

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A Win for Winnipeg: Tesla opening store in Waverly Automall; a first for Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Tesla is opening its first Manitoba store in the Waverly Automall in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Ashok Dilawri, the chief executive of Crown Automotive Group and who is leasing out the space, Tesla signed in December with a long-term lease agreement and a five year renewal period. Before this, Manitoba was the […]

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Project Arrow, Round Two: APMA’s Project Arrow 2.0 portal opens for proposals

Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) has officially opened its request for proposals (RFP) portal for companies looking to participate in the second iteration of Project Arrow–dubbed Project Arrow 2.0. Project Arrow was an all-Canadian, zero-emissions vehicle prototype unveiled publicly in early 2023. APMA established the project to demonstrate the strength of Canada’s […]

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Chilly Challenges: Tesla Cycbertruck hits less than 80 percent of advertised range in winter driving test

Austin, Texas — According to a winter driving test conducted by Spec Reviews, the Tesla Cybertruck performed at 79 percent, or 254 miles, of the vehicle’s advertised 320-mile range. The test, which was performed by Kyle Connor on Youtube, included driving a Cybertruck on a highway in Texas and running the vehicle at around 70 […]

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High-Voltage Learning: ASE to present free EV service webinar on January 9

Toronto, Ontario — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free electric-vehicle-centric webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 4:00 pm E.T. The webinar, titled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Service,” will be hosted by Vince Manship of Garage Gurus and will cover topics such as high-voltage battery charging; reviewing low-voltage […]

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EV/AV Report: Hyundai opts for solid state; while autonomous vehicles pave roads

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hyundai files a patent for an all-solid-state electric vehicle system in the United States; while the University of Liverpool invents autonomous, robotic vehicles to repair potholes. Under pressure Hyundai has recently filed a patent for a pressurized all-solid-state EV battery system in the United […]

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Container Entertainer: Rivian files patent for wheel mount with cylindrical compartments for added accessories

Toronto, Ontario — Rivian has recently filed a patent for a full-size spare wheel mount designed to accommodate additional accessory components in the R1S SUV. According to the patent description—filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the spare mount has the wheel oriented so the cavity is facing outward, allowing Rivian to fill […]

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Circuitry Showdown: Toyota Tacoma EV beats out Ford F-150 Lightning in Autolist survey

Toronto, Ontario — A new survey from Autolist says consumers prefer a the yet-to-be-unveiled Toyota Tacoma EV over the Ford F-150 Lightning. While the Toyota Tacoma EV hasn’t launched yet or even been revealed or announced, 3,600 car shoppers surveyed by Autolist from August to November still picked the theoretical vehicle as the most popular […]

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