Save Bucks with Battery Power: Cost of ownership on small, low-range EVs is lesser than similarly-sized ICE vehicles
Washington, D.C., United States — The cost of ownership for small electric vehicles (EV) remains cost-competitive to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to a year-long study conducted by the Responsible Battery Coalition and the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems. To determine the total cost of ownership (TCO), RBC compared primary contributing cost […]
Up in Smoke: Discarded e-cigarettes could be used to help power electric vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent assessment made by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, the precious materials in discarded e-cigarette batteries could be used to help power electric vehicles. The Bureau has reported that “five disposable vapes are being thrown away every second by young people in the United States despite the devices containing […]
A Win for Winnipeg: Tesla opening store in Waverly Automall; a first for Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Tesla is opening its first Manitoba store in the Waverly Automall in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to Ashok Dilawri, the chief executive of Crown Automotive Group and who is leasing out the space, Tesla signed in December with a long-term lease agreement and a five year renewal period. Before this, Manitoba was the […]
Project Arrow, Round Two: APMA’s Project Arrow 2.0 portal opens for proposals
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) has officially opened its request for proposals (RFP) portal for companies looking to participate in the second iteration of Project Arrow–dubbed Project Arrow 2.0. Project Arrow was an all-Canadian, zero-emissions vehicle prototype unveiled publicly in early 2023. APMA established the project to demonstrate the strength of Canada’s […]
