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Electric Affection: Nine out of ten Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another electric vehicle, says new CAA report

Toronto, Ontario – According to a recent survey of more than 16,000 electric vehicle owners by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), most electric vehicle owners will buy another EV despite public charging infrastructure needs. Specifically, nine out of 10 Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another EV, with 82 percent being highly likely […]

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Incentive Insecurities: Vehicle manufacturers and dealers call for end to electric vehicle mandates, as federal incentives dissipate

Ottawa, Ontario — Canadian vehicle manufacturers and auto dealers met yesterday on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to formally call for the end of federal electric vehicle sales mandates previously brought into effect by the government in 2023. According to a recent press release, this call for action to end the mandates comes in the wake […]

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EV/AV Report: Tesla Cybertruck turned into a solar panel at CES 2025; while Waymo robo-taxi traps passenger inside while doing donuts

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Cybertruck turns into a solar panel at the Consumer Electronics Show through a flexible solar wrap; while a Waymo robo-taxi traps its passenger inside while doing donuts in a parking lot. Solar flare Last week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in […]

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PDR Protocols: Rivian releases position statement on PDR; stresses importance of OEM procedures

Toronto, Ontario — Rivian has released a position statement on the steps to take to complete successful paintless dent repair procedures and stressing the importance of OEM procedures. When looking at the position statement, the automaker specifically highlights that Rivian does not support the use of aftermarket, optional OEM, alternative, reverse-engineered, used, salvaged or externally […]

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Pay-Out Pauses: Canadian Government to pause $5k federal EV incentive

Ottawa, Ontario — The Government of Canada has now announced that its iZEV federal electric vehicle incentive program will be suspended before March 31, 2025. In this way, buyers looking to purchase an EV following this date will no longer benefit from the current $5,000 credit. Additionally, Quebec is set to reduce its provincial incentives […]

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We See You, ACU: Intel unveils platform aimed to reduce automaker costs, improve performance in software-defined vehicles

Las Vegas, Nevada— At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, Intel announced an expanded lineup of products and partnerships to support automakers transitioning to electric and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The company says this vehicle platform includes high-performance computing, graphics, artificial intelligence (AI), and power management solutions, which Intel hopes will reduce costs and improve […]

Provincial Price-Ups: Alberta government confirms $200 annual registration fee for electric vehicles to begin early 2025

Edmonton, Alberta – According to the provincial government, Albertans who drive electric vehicles will have to pay a $200 annual registration fee later this year. The legislation, which falls under Bill 32 of the province’s budget report, is expected to come into effect in early 2025. The $200 fee, when it comes into effect, is […]

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Wired Wisdom: Tesla adds interactive wiring diagram for the Cybertruck to its Service Mode Plus subscription

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has now introduced a service tool on the Cybertruck that displays a wiring diagram for the vehicle. As noted by a Cybertruck driver on social media platform X, using the updated software, users are able to locate any connector on the vehicle and see the connector pinout, wire colours, as well […]

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High-Voltage Handling: Ford releases repair updates on the Mustang Mach-E SUV in latest On Target newsletter

Toronto, Ontario – In the final 2024 volume of Ford’s On Target newsletter, the automaker details tips on repairing the Mustang Mach-E SUV, including ways to safely work with the high-voltage systems. Some notable safety tips highlighted in the newsletter include always assuming the vehicle’s high-voltage system is powered up. Here, the high-voltage cables and […]

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EV/AV Report: Alberta introduces EV registration fees; while a Waymo robotaxi collides with a delivery robot

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the province of Alberta has officially passed legislation that will require–once officially signed into law–a registration fee for electric vehicle (EV) drivers; while a recent video circulating social media shows a Waymo robotaxi colliding with a delivery robot in a robot-on-robot mix-up. Provincial price-ups […]

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Electric Learning: Camosun College receives ‘EVan’ for electric vehicle repair learning opportunity

Victoria, British Columbia — Camosun College has announced that it plans to help drive electric vehicle repair education through hands-on learning experiences using the ‘EVan.’ Notably, using the ‘EVan’–which is specifically a new BrightDrop Zero 400–students in trades programs such as automotive repair will have the opportunity to learn about repairing vehicles with high-voltage systems. In […]

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EV/AV Report: Vinfast brings 10-year warranty to Canadian EV buyers; while President-elect Donald Trump ponders scrapping car-crash reporting rules

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, electric vehicle manufacturer Vinfast has announced that it will be bringing a 10-year warranty for Canadian drivers; while President-elect Donald Trump reportedly debates scrapping car-crash reporting rules. Welcoming warranties Vinfast has announced that in order to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Canada, it […]

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