EV/AV Report: August 23, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Volkswagen offers ID.4 owners a stellar deal, Tesla switches gears and announces the creation of a humanoid robot and Canada gets a new EV network. Three for Free Starting from the date of purchase, 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 owners will be able to charge their car for free for three years […]
EV/AV Report: August 9, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, U.S. President Biden commits to EVs making up half of all auto sales by decades end, All EV Canada opens four new stores on the east coast and the Canadian government has announced the start of #EVWeekinCanada. Words to A-Biden By U.S. President Joe […]
EV/AV Report: August 2, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Quebec leads the way in Canada’s transition to electric vehicles and Oshawa receives funding for a virtual showroom to raise awareness about EVs. Meanwhile, a Canadian-based power electronics company expands into the U.S. Quebec’s Killin’ It After the Canadian federal government announced it will ban sales of […]
EV/AV Report: July 26, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, a new report says a lot — like a lot — more Canadians will have to purchase electric vehicles in order to reach federal emission targets. Meanwhile in Vancouver, a new By-law requiring 100 percent of parking stalls in new hotels to have EV chargers was approved. […]
EV/AV Report: July 12, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, New Brunswick launches a provincial rebate program for electric vehicle buyers. Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the country, a new study finds British Colombian’s are hungrier than ever for EVs. The yearning for a greener future isn’t unique to Canada alone, however, as Stellantis announces its […]
EV/AV Report: July 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly edition of Collision Repair‘s EV/AV report, B.C. is getting millions from the government to install EV chargers, NHTSA has some policy changes for OEMs involving ADAS collisions, and the University of Waterloo is testing out their autonomous shuttle bus. A Greener B.C. In an effort to build a cleaner future […]
EV/AV Report: June 28, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Audi announces it will only launch all-electric models beginning in 2026 and Brampton becomes the first municipality in Ontario to use an electric-powered fire truck. Meanwhile, a new study shows many Canadians are concerned about autonomous vehicles. Combustion Engine Expiry Date Set Starting in 2026, Audi will […]
EV/AV Report: June 21, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this weeks EV/AV report, new data shows rural Canadians are more hesitant to purchase EVs, Lincoln Motor Company is quickly moving forward with EV plans, and G7 makes doesn’t have a set date when they will be going fully electric. Reluctant Rural Canadians New data has surfaced showing that Canadians in rural […]
EV/AV Report: June 14, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, the Canadian government moves towards a greener future by investing in electric busses and Tesla looks for more self-driving vehicle test drivers across the world. Meanwhile, in Toronto, a woman starts her own autonomous vehicle company. Bring on the Busses The Government of Canada has invested in electric […]
EV/AV Report: June 7, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, SUVs catch a bad rap from environmentalists; Apple’s vehicle project reportedly drops multiple top managers; and a Canadian battery recycler gets a boost from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund. Selfish SUVs Evidently, most models are doing their part to reduce carbon emissions, except sport-utility vehicles. The International […]
