Battery Battle: New study reveals some EV batteries cost as much as a brand new car

Toronto, Ontario – A recent study made by Visual Capitalist using data from Benchmark Materials shows calculations for the replacement costs of different battery types in six existing and upcoming EVs.  According to the study, many upcoming EVs that fall into SUV and pickup truck categories also have heavy batteries for extended driving range, and […]

Testing Tires: EV tires wear out faster, according to new study

Toronto, Ontario – A recent study made by Tire Rack aims at tackling the question of whether or not electric vehicles require specific tires.  Tire Rack, an American tire company, recently added a Tesla Model 3 to its tire-testing fleet, allowing for expanded testing in areas of wet, dry and winter environments.  After a year […]

Certifying Safety: ASE announces EV, ADAS certification tests

Toronto, Ontario – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has recently announced new certification tests for electric and high-voltage vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).  According to Trish Serratore, senior vice president of communications, the ADAS Specialist Certifications Test L4 requires completion of either the A6 Electrical and Electronic Systems, or the […]