Not the Drive-in: Ford patents retractable screen in ‘frunk’
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Detroit, Michigan — Fans of electric vehicles and drive-in movie theatres will be thrilled to know Ford has filed a new feature that turns the F-150 Lightning’s “front trunk”—or “frunk” —into a retractable projector screen. The patent, first uncovered by Motorauthority and published April 24, 2024, details a large screen that is extendable from a […]
Charged Marketing: Installing EV chargers on-site at collision centres ‘great’ for EV repair marketing, says David Giles
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Halifax, Nova Scotia — If you’re wondering how to get the word out that your collision centre is capable of repairing electric vehicles, a great first step is installing some Level 2 charging stations, according to David Giles, EV training coordinator for Consulab and founder of PoweredEV Consulting. Giles believes that businesses capable of handling […]
Infrastructure Influences: New report from the Electric Vehicle Council highlights key preferences of EV drivers
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Toronto, Ontario — The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) recently released a report highlighting electric vehicle (EV) market insights in the United States in order to highlight the current preferences and perceptions of drivers, charging station operators and site hosts. The intention of the report was to specifically address the current perceptions and behaviours of light […]