Electric Spending: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses by average of 1.4 percent, says MIT study
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from MIT researchers indicates that charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) can boost income for businesses by an average of 1.4 percent. Specifically, the study found that in California where data was collected, opening a charging station boosted annual spending at each nearby business by an average of about […]
Going With the Flow: Telus and FLO partner to expand connectivity across North America
Quebec City, Quebec — On October 31st, Telus and FLO—a leading North American electric vehicle charging network operator and smart charging solution provider—announced an agreement to bring Telus’ connection to FLO chargers. FLO currently has 1.5 million charging sessions coast-to-coast. Telus aims to support this network by aiding in the development of critical infrastructure for […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles charge up; self-driving cars chill out
Toronto, Ontario – In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, B.C. rolls out faster electric vehicle charging stations; and LG announces the future of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) councillors in cars. Rural-area rollout B.C. Hydro recently announced plans to install faster electric vehicle charging stations in the areas of Surrey, Manning Park, Tumbler Ridge […]
Light as a Leaf, Dead as a Brick: West Vancouver charging station bricks two Nissan Leafs in one night
Vancouver, British Columbia — Most every driver has experience with bad gas at some point—not the “too much coffee” kind, the kind from a pump. Well, an EV charging station in West Vancouver has drawn attention for being the first station in Canada to offer bad charges, rendering two vehicles inoperable before being removed. Within […]
EV/AV Report: July 11, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Canada’s innovation minister was in Japan pitching domestic EV development, General Motors is looking to keep first responders linked into EV info and Baseload Power Corp. has expanded its Aura EV charging network into Quebec. Negotiating for the Future Federal Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne […]
EV/AV Report: May 30, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Wallbox expands its operations into Canada, Sudbury held its first conference to discuss battery materials in the region and consumer EV registrations appear to be on a sharp rise. A Box on a Wall Canadian EV owners now have the option for a simpler […]
Arctic Charge: Yukon highways nearly fully linked to charging network
Whitehorse, Yukon — In a move that has the potential to bust some myths about EV efficacy in Canada’s north, the Yukon government announced on Thursday that nearly all of the territory’s highways have been linked up to the electric vehicle charging network. The territory has been rapidly expanding its EV charging network over the […]
EV/AV Report: February 7, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, a project to install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the Yukon, Toyota demonstrates its self-drifting technology and Nissan presents its first all-electric SUV. Charge up The Government of Yukon and Natural Resources Canada are collaborating on a $2.15 million CAD project […]
EV/AV Report: January 17, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, heat pumps in Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y are under a Transport Canada investigation, the Windsor, Ont.-area has more EV chargers on the way and Chevrolet has announced the electrified edition of one of its most popular models. Pump Dump Transport Canada is […]
EV/AV Report: November 15, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Shell Canada receives funding for 79 new EV chargers across the country, Ontario’s Premier pushes back on EV incentives in the province and Subaru unveils its new Solterra EV crossover. A Shell of its Former Self Shell Canada is getting in on the nation’s […]
