A Win(dsor)-Win(dsor) Situation: Federal Labour Minister O’ Regan speaks on skilled trades, EVs
Windsor, Ontario — Canada’s automotive capital city has continued its growth within the EV market, as Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan was in Windsor, Ont. this week calling for more skilled trade workers in Canada. O’Regan’s visit included the announcement funding for another 144 EV battery chargers within the Windsor area. This announcement was made on […]
Up-Charged: EV insurance costs ‘taken higher’ reports Forbes Advisor
Toronto, Ontario — A recent Forbes Advisor report found that EV insurance rates are approximately $100(USD) more expensive annually than similar builds and models of gas-powered vehicles. This information comes amidst significant increases in EV ownership. With gas prices at all-time highs and an increased focus on environmental impact, electric vehicles are being touted by […]
Riv’ it up : Rivian increases deliveries, Canada EVs delayed
Toronto, Ontario — Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has increased its Q2 delivery and production numbers following a difficult production period for the company with a loss of earnings through Q1. Rivian has announced the production of 4,401 vehicles between April 1 and June 30 2022. This number represents a 72 percent increase in production, as […]
Stand Up Speak Out: Evaluating EVs
Toronto, Ontario — With climate commitments furiously being put into place across governments of all levels over the past several years, Collision Repair wanted to hear from readers to see where the Canadian collision repair community stands on the Trudeau government’s recent commitment to end the sale of all gas-powered vehicles by 2035. On July […]
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. […]
Freedom to Charge: Volvo to exclusively sell EVs online by 2030
Toronto, Ontario — According to an announcement from Volvo Cars on Tuesday, the Swedish automaker intends to make the ICE a thing frozen in time, as the company plans to convert entirely to online EV sales by 2030. In a move that the company is saying will “transform the current wholesale market”, Volvo plans to […]
