An Electric Investment: Federal government invests $365,000 into Niagara College’s Motive Power program
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – On Tuesday, October 15, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament, Niagara Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, announced a $365,854 investment from the federal government into Niagara College’s Motive Power program. This funding will be matched by the college through the 2023 Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy ‘Investments in Training Equipment’ program […]
EV TOUR TODAY: Tune in here
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Today! Collision repair industry professionals will gather at the CAA Atlantic Dartmouth location for the Atlantic portion of Collision Repair magazine’s EV Tour, sponsored by Fix Network. Featuring discussions on everything from the technical and safety steps needed to embrace the electric wave, to education and recycling efforts, the Halifax stop […]
TEV Talks: Hyundai Canada hosts ‘Ted Talks’ style videos to debunk common EV myths
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has launched “TEV Talks,” a play on Ted Talks information sessions aimed at debunking electric vehicle myths. Standing for “Total Electric Vehicle,” Hyundai’s “TEV Talks” is a lineup of videos, available on YouTube, discussing the main concerns of those who are curious or new to electric vehicle (EV) ownership. Each […]
Collision Repair Magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, announces next stops in Quebec, Nova Scotia
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour supported by Fix Network, is bringing its EV Repair Tour to Blainville, Quebec, on September 18, 2024, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October, 8, 2024. This all-day event is designed to equip all members of the collision repair economy with insights into electric vehicle (EV) repair. […]
EV/AV Report: BCIT offers EV education; autonomous vehicles see new colours
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, BCIT announces that it is offering free online electric vehicle (EV) education courses; while researchers develop a reflective black paint to help autonomous vehicles ‘see’ better. Fueling change The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) Fueling Change project has developed four free open learning […]
Flowing Into the Future: FLO helps develop a program to educate and certify EV charging station technicians
Quebec City, Quebec — Electric vehicle charging company, FLO, has helped to develop a program to educate and certify future EV charging station technicians. Experts from FLO, as supported by SAE International (formerly named the Society of Automotive Engineers) have contributed in building an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Technician Certification program. The program will […]
Exploring the Open Road: OpenRoad Auto Group’s campaign furthers EV education in Canada
Victoria, British Columbia – OpenRoad Auto Group, British Columbia’s largest automotive dealer group, has launched a new campaign that aims to create a “hub” where car shoppers can learn more about electric vehicles. The “Electrified” campaign, launched in conjunction with Zero Emissions Day in September, will include details about chargers, EV rebates, video reviews, an […]
Voltage in Vancouver: Register now for Collision Repair’s EV Repair Tour in Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia — Attention, Vancouver-area members of the collision repair industry! Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, will be making its highly anticipated stop in Burnaby, B.C., just 2o minutes from Vancouver, on October 18. Join us at the British Columbia Institute of Technologies’ (BCIT) on-campus bodyshop at 3700 Willingdon […]
First Stop: Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour, sponsored by Fix Network, to stop in Toronto Aug. 23
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to announce its EV Repair Tour, presented by Fix Network. The first of several events to be held across Canada will take place in Milton, Ont. on August 23. The Toronto stop on Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, presented by Fix Network, offers a rousing and […]