RISING TO THE CHALLENGE
COLLISION REPAIR CENTRES GEAR UP FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPAIRS AMID SURGING DEMAND BY MICHAEL VAVAROUTSOS Plenty of collision repairs centres are beginning to get certified to be able to repair electric vehicles (EVs). Over the past few years, EV sales have taken off, causing significant growth both on the roads and in shops. It is […]
EV/AV Report: Aerogels help suppress thermal runaway; while Autonomous vehicles see their surroundings
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Aspen Aerogels, maker of insulating EV battery products receives a $607.6 million dollar loan from the United States Department of Energy to support North American infrastructure; while researchers from North Carolina State University develop a technique to help self-driving vehicles better map 3D spaces using […]
Coalition Conditions: Bigger, heavier vehicles contributing to increase in traffic fatalities, EVs now a part of the problem, says The Road to Zero Coalition’s recent report
Toronto, Ontario — The Road to Zero Coalition (RTZ), an initiative of the United States National Safety Council, indicates in a recent report that larger and heavier vehicles, including electric vehicles, are contributing to an increase in traffic fatalities. The RTZ is the United States largest traffic safety alliance, with the goal of ending roadway […]
A BATTERY’S BIOLOGICAL CLOCK
IN SOME CASES, BATTERIES OUTLAST EVS BY ALLISON ROGERS There are some widespread misconceptions about how long EV batteries last. In fact, the average consumer will often think that their EV battery needs to be replaced on a near-annual basis. According to electric vehicle researcher Recurrent, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In a […]
PAINTING THE FUTURE
HOW SHOPS CAN PREPARE FOR REFINISHING ELECTRIC VEHICLES BY SARAH PERKINS While the fundamental principles of refinishing remain the same, electric vehicles present unique challenges and opportunities due to their distinct construction materials and electrical components. From lightweight materials such as aluminum and composite panels to high-voltage electrical systems, electric vehicles require extra precautions to […]
Electric Drive at Durham: Durham College launches Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program
Durham, Ontario — Last Wednesday, Durham College announced the launch of its new Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (EDVT) program–one of only two programs0 offered in Ontario. As noted in a media release, “with the automotive sector rapidly transitioning to greener technologies, Durham College’s program is designed to equip graduates with the expertise needed to thrive […]
POWER POINTS
WHAT’S THE POINT OF INSTALLING AN EV CHARGER ON-SITE? BY ALLISON ROGERS 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 […]
HIGH-VOLTAGE HANDLING
PREPARING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES ALL BEGINS WITH THE PROPER PPE BY GLENVILLE SINGH More and more driveways are now adorned with electric or hybrid electric vehicles. Transit agencies are migrating from internal combustion (ICE) to electric buses. Many transport trucking companies have begun the leap forward. As we exit the dawn of the electric vehicle […]
HIGH-VOLTAGE HOW-TOS
REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS ALL ABOUT HAVING THE RIGHT TOOLKIT BY SARAH PERKINS, PHOTOS BY DAVID GILES In early August, the Quebec government tabled a draft regulation towards the complete ban of the sale and renting of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting in 2035 and Canada continues to make the push towards […]
CHARGING AHEAD
THE PATENTS LOOKING TO ELECTRIFY THE FUTURE OF EV TECHNOLOGY BY SARAH PERKINS In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a transition driven by the increasingly rapid evolution and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). As roads become more and more electrically charged, so, too, do automotive inventions. This surge in technological advancements has led […]
