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Ol’ Faithful: Tesla has the most reliable EV chargers, says J.D. Power

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— Tesla has the most reliable EV chargers, according to J.D. Power’s latest E-Vision Intelligence Report. According to J.D. Power’s data, 21.6 percent of EV drivers that visited non-Tesla public EV chargers stations in Q1 could not charge their vehicles. In Tesla’s Supercharger network, that number drops to just 3.9 percent (of drivers […]

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EV/AV Report: Enthusiasm wanes, hydrogen expands and the Swedes sign on

Toronto, Ontario — A lack of faith and exposure to EVs weighs on Canadian car buying habits, British Columbia’s interior sees the expansion of hydrogen charging infrastructure and two more automakers jump on the NACS charging train. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. EV apathy Electric vehicles remain very much out of […]

Keep Current: Collision Repair magazine to host EV Tour in cities across Canada, starting in August

Toronto, Ontario — We are thrilled to announce the launch of Collision Repair magazine’s highly anticipated Keep Current EV Tour—an exclusive event designed to equip professionals in the collision repair industry with essential knowledge and insights on the future of repair in Canada. As the authoritative voice of the Canadian collision repair industry, we understand […]

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Viva la Volvo: Volvo latest OEM to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard port

Toronto, Ontario — Volvo announced Tuesday that it would join Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America, following the steps of Ford, General Motors and Rivian. Beginning in 2025, Volvo’s EVs in Canada and the United States will have the North American Charging Standard port (NASC) that will allow cars to plug into Superchargers. This will […]

The Latest Data: J.D. Power to unveil 2023 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study this Thursday

Toronto, Ontario — Automotive research company J.D. Power will unveil the key findings of its 2023 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study this week during a live webinar session. Slated for Thurs., June 29 at 2 p.m. ET, this half-hour webinar will cover details on overall EV considerations by geography, demographics, vehicle experience and use, […]

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EV Immersion: Georgian College receives $500k grant to offer extended reality EV training

Barrie, Ontario — Georgian College has been making strides to equip its students with the skills needed for tomorrow’s auto industry, and a recent half-million dollar investment from OVIN’s Regional Future Workforce Program will surely provide a leg-up. This $500,000 grant from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) will introduce immersive learning opportunities that allow […]

EV/AV Report: Rivian gets Supercharged, lithium mining needs a boost and TELUS gets a JOLT

Toronto, Ontario — Rivian falls in line with several other OEMs in joining Tesla’s Supercharger network, mining experts voice concerns over current demand for lithium and TELUS links up with a charging developer to offer free Wi-Fi and cheap charges. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Roping in Rivian Rivian is the […]

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Rivian Ready: OEM opens electric pickup shop to reservation holders in B.C.

Victoria, British Columbia ⁠— Rivian has expanded its R1 electric pickup shop to Canada, allowing reservation holders to purchase an R1S or R1T from the current inventory. The electric vehicle maker clarified that the shop is open to its “first cohort of Canadian customers” in British Columbia. Customers must have a preexisting reservation for consideration. […]

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The EV Cure: Global Finishing Solutions releases free EV refinishing guide

Toronto, Ontario — With a steadily growing number of EVs in the Canadian car parc, refinishing jobs for these vehicles are becoming far more common for the average collision repair shop and Global Finishing Solutions wants to make sure those jobs are done safely. The automotive paint equipment developer released a free guide to safe […]

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Tuesday Ticker: Rivian loses spot on Nasdaq-100 index; Nikola makes massive layoffs

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian is replaced on the Nasdaq-100 index, controversial truck maker Nikola lays off almost a quarter of its workforce and a Quebec-based ADAS and sensor company makes a merger. Rivian removed The rumours were true⁠—Rivian has lost its spot on the Nasdaq-100 index. Nasdaq confirmed the news […]

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EV/AV Report: Nailing down the Detroit Three, green deliveries and hope for hydrogen

Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis considers following Ford and GM’s lead in adopting NACS charging, FedEx Express Canada receives its first round of BrightDrop delivery vehicles and a Quebec company is out preaching the word of hydrogen power. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Peer pressure Stellantis says it is currently weighing out […]

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Crunching Numbers: PBO predicts ‘marginal’ economic benefits from VW plant planned for St. Thomas

Ottawa, Ontario — The nation’s top independent budget authority tossed a bucket of cold water on Volkswagen’s prospective EV battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., predicting in a report released Wednesday that the plant’s economic benefits would be “marginal” at best. Parliamentary budget officer (PBO) Yves Giroux explained further that the plant could actually cost […]

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