EMBRACING THE FUTURE
Navigating the Exciting Realm of Electric Vehicle Repairs Column by SAIFULLAH SANAYE The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), the automation of vehicle assistance systems, and the potential for interconnecting all vehicles on the roadway herald a new era in transportation. Yet, as we navigate this transition, there’s […]
THE CURRENT SITUATION
How many EVs are really on Canadian roads? A regional breakdown When the alleged electric vehicle takeover is mentioned, many Canadian consumers, and collision industry members alike, are quick to point out the lack of infrastructure across the nation. In the inaugural edition of our EV Repair magazine, we delved into the data to understand […]
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 […]
Dependability Deflations: J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study reveals consumer vehicle problems up 17 percent
Toronto, Ontario — According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, vehicle owners are experiencing more problems after three years of ownership, a 17 percent increase from previous years. The study, which specifically asked owners about their model-year-2021 vehicles found that the industry average of issues is now 190 problems per 100 vehicles […]
EV/AV Report: Kia, Hyundai EVs could get an airy new skirt; BMW adds eye-controlled lane changes in autonomous cars
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hyundai patents active air skirt technology to improve electric vehicle range and stability; while BMW tests eye-activated lane-changing technology in its Level 2 driver assistance systems. Dusting off drag Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have announced a patent application for Active Air Skirt […]
Breaking Barriers: Crash tests indicate electric vehicles are too heavy for highway guardrails
Toronto, Ontario — Engineers with the University of Nebraska’s road safety testing facility have discovered that electric vehicles are too heavy to be stopped by highway guardrails. On Wednesday, engineers with the university released their initial crash test results in which a 2022 Rivian R1T—which weighs nearly four tonnes—was rammed into the same type of […]
Charge Your Skills: Charlottetown-based college offering gov’t-funded course on EV maintenance
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Holland College in Charlottetown, P.E.I, is offering a short-term subsidy course in electric vehicle maintenance. The five-day course is recommended for experienced mechanics and tuition is covered by the provincial government’s National College Fund. Craig Roche, program manager, says the goal is to give mechanics a greater comfort level in […]
Tuesday Ticker: Electric vehicle stocks suffer in the first weeks of 2024
Toronto, Ontario — The first few weeks of 2024 have brought major losses for some electric vehicle stocks, like Tesla, Rivian and Fisker. Tesla stock has dropped more than 14 percent since the start of 2024. Analysts believe the plunge is largely driven by rental car company Hertz’s decision to pull 20,000 Tesla models from […]
A Pollution Solution: Volkswagen Canada unveils pollution-absorbing EV car cover
Toronto, Ontario — Volkswagen Canada, in collaboration with the TYPE1/TAXI team, has introduced a car cover designed to combat air pollution. The all-electric ID.4 car cover specifically works by absorbing pollutants from the surrounding environment, which are then broken down into inert organic compounds like water and other basic elements. The covers are activated by […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles receive passports; while autonomous vehicles receive a human touch
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the European Union (EU) announced that electric vehicles will require battery passports; while German start-up Vay has developed a remote-driving rental system. An electric identification In a measure to reveal the origins and history of the raw materials in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the […]
