Electric Insights: EV Tour, supported by Fix Network brings industry together in Blainville, Quebec for an electrifying EV education event
Blainville, Quebec — On September 18, the EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, took to the stage at the Blainville Training Center in Blainville, Quebec, bringing together all levels of the industry to discuss the necessary steps to prepare for the electric vehicle transition. Keynote talks took place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., […]
Rebate Restrictions: Canada to eliminate federal rebates on Chinese-made electric vehicles
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canadian government has announced that alongside imposing a 100 percent tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles, it will also be eliminating the $5,000 federal rebate typically available for electric vehicles. In an announcement made earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that beginning October 1, 2024, the government will […]
Rebate Restrictions: Canada to eliminate federal rebates on Chinese-made electric vehicles
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canadian government has announced that alongside imposing a 100 percent tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles, it will also be eliminating the $5,000 federal rebate typically available for electric vehicles. In an announcement made earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that beginning October 1, 2024, the government will […]
High-Charge Highways: British Columbia announces completion of Electric Highway; increases EV charging stations along major roads by 350 percent
Victoria, British Columbia — The government of British Columbia has announced that it has completed the province’s “Electric Highway,” a comprehensive network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations. The province’s “Electric Highway,” is currently located along B.C.’s major roadways, with chargers approximately 150 kilometres apart. According to a recent government release, the goal of […]
Torque Troubles: LexisNexis data suggests high torque of EVs contributes to insured losses
Toronto, Ontario — LexisNexis recently reported to Green Car Reports that electric vehicles’ “instant torque” often leads to a greater increase in insured losses. Xiaohui Lu, LexisNexis vice president of global business development specifically told Green Car reports that “the extra torque delivered by the powerful EV motor (is) positively correlated with their loss cost.” […]
Fisker Falls Back: Fisker will now cover the cost of recall repairs after telling customers to pay for labour costs
Toronto, Ontario — Electric vehicle (EV) automaker, Fisker has reportedly changed a post on its website to say that it will still cover the cost of repairs for outstanding vehicle recalls after previously stating that owners of its Ocean EV would have to pay for any “labour costs” themselves. The Fisker Ocean currently has five […]
