EV/AV Reports

EV/AV Reports

EV/AV Report: October 30, 2025

Toronto, Ontario -- Electric mobility is moving into a new phase—one marked by tighter integration between automakers, energy networks and technology firms...

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EV/AV Report: October 16, 2025

Toronto, Ontario -- In this week's EV/AV report, autonomous vehicle companies backed by major tech firms are scoping out proving grounds in capital cities...

EV/AV Reports

Autonomous Arrival: CAVI proposes sending driverless big rig on cross-country trek

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Automated Vehicle Initiative is proposing sending a driverless big rig on a cross-country trek from Halifax to Vancouver in 2028. The idea, announced Monday, is meant to show off Canada’s AI capabilities, interprovincial logistics and connected vehicle technologies. It is also meant to be a stepping stone to solving the […]

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Talk of Toronto: EV and Charging Expo kicks off at the Enercare Centre

Toronto, Ontario — Festivities are underway at the third annual , which is being held on May 14 and 15 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre. As North America’s premier conference for professionals in electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, it attracted more than 2,000 delegates from about 800 organizations, including major companies like IKEA, Loblaw Companies, […]

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Collision with Destiny: Waymo Recalls ADS

Toronto, Ontario — Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company Waymo has initiated a recall of its 5th generation automated driving system software due to a safety defect that could cause autonomous vehicles to collide with roadway barriers such as chains and gates. This recall, registered under NHTSA Campaign Number 25E034000, affects 1,212 units. The issue pertains to […]

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Battery Breakthrough: GM planning to commercialize next-gen batteries

Toronto, Ontario — General Motors and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to commercialize lithium manganese-rich prismatic battery cells for GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs. GM aims to be the first automaker to deploy LMR batteries in electric vehicles. Ultium Cells, the joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution, plans to commence commercial […]

Keep Current: Collision Repair magazine to host EV Tour in cities across Canada, starting in August

Toronto, Ontario — We are thrilled to announce the launch of Collision Repair magazine’s highly anticipated Keep Current EV Tour—an exclusive event designed to equip professionals in the collision repair industry with essential knowledge and insights on the future of repair in Canada.  As the authoritative voice of the Canadian collision repair industry, we understand […]

EV/AV Report: Ford’s AV withdrawal, Tesla crash safety and an achievement for Aurora

Toronto, Ontario — Ford withdraws an NHTSA petition to develop fully autonomous vehicles, Tesla showcases its vehicle crash structure design, and a self-driving startup begins testing its trucks at border checkpoints in the United States. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Legacy Withdrawal On March 30, Ford announced that it has cancelled […]

EV/AV Report: EV concerns, battery reparability and entangled AVs

Toronto, Ontario — Data from the largest-ever survey of Canadian EV drivers is released, American collision repairers respond to claims that Tesla Model Y battery packs might be unrepairable and autonomous taxis tangle themselves in collapsed train powerlines. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Ever Worried A Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) survey […]

EV/AV Report: Borrowed cars, autonomous startups and charging critiques

Toronto, Ontario — A Vancouver man accidentally drives off in the wrong Tesla using nothing more than his app, Gatik’s expansion hints at a growing autonomous trucking fleet in Canada and J.D. Power warns of rising electricity prices hurting EV owners. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Inadvertent Felony A Vancouver man […]

EV/AV Report: Navigating winter weather and planning for a power surge

Toronto, Ontario — An Ottawa company trains autonomous vehicles (AVs) to drive through the harshest of Canadian winters, Mitsubishi pledges to only sell EVs and hybrids by the mid-2030s and a report predicts that 1.5 million EVs will populate Albertan roads by 2035. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Train hard, play […]

EV/AV Report: Local produce and audio investigations

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian government pledges to expand electric vehicle (EV) charger availability in British Columbia, the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigates whether older EVs are too quiet, and two Ontario businesses receive a cash injection for greener automotive components. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Boosting Chargers […]

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