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China’s EV Exports to Canada Soar as Tesla Starts to Deliver China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports to Canada skyrocketed in May, driven by Tesla’s delivery of its Shanghai-produced models. Chinese car manufacturers shipped a record $250 million worth of EVs (6,214 units) to Canada, accounting for 8% of China’s global EV shipments. Tesla’s Model Y, […]

How is the transition from driving gas-powered to electric vehicles similar to the transition from the horse and carriage to the automobile in the early 20th century? By Ken Hendricks What it must have been like to witness the first automobile driving down Hastings Street in Vancouver, British Columbia! The year 1903 marked the arrival

At the recent EV RoundTable conference in Toronto, hosted by the Auto Recyclers of Canada, Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance for Mitchell International, presented some informative statistics detailing the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on insurance claims, recycled parts, and the repair industry. Below are some of the highlights of that presentation. While the

Tesla offers China-made electric vehicles for sale in Canada Tesla is now selling China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Canada. These electric cars, manufactured at Tesla’s Shanghai factory, are available for immediate delivery in British Columbia. Both models qualify for federal incentives of C$5,000 in Canada. Tesla’s expansion into the Canadian market from

Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a disruptive force in the automotive industry, revolutionizing the way we perceive and connect with our cars. EVs are a disruptive force in the automotive industry in many different ways. One significant way is how EV nomenclature affects how we personally identify with our cars. The unique naming conventions

China’s EV industry braced for shakeout as prices plunge Chinese automakers in the highly competitive market for new energy vehicles (NEVs) are engaged in a price war as demand weakens and government subsidies decrease. With about 200 electric car manufacturers in China, experts predict that only five to ten will survive. The intense competition has

Ford CEO calls electric vehicle market price cuts ‘a worrying trend’   Ford CEO, Jim Farley expressed concern over the price war in the electric vehicle (EV) market after Ford announced an up to 8% price reduction of its Mustang Mach-E to compete with rival Tesla. Farley compared the price cuts to Henry Ford’s strategy

Long-awaited price war a sign of rapid transformation in electric vehicle sector Tesla’s cutthroat pricing may be a sign of a rapid transformation in the automotive industry. While legacy car makers still generate most of their income from internal combustion vehicles, they have begun to learn how to make electric vehicles as efficiently. Analysts argue

Canada Lands Volkswagen Battery Plant With Billions in Subsidies Volkswagen’s first North American battery plant for electric vehicles will be built in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, after the Canadian and Ontario governments committed to providing the automaker with a combined $1 billion in subsidies. The factory will cost $7 billion overall and will eventually employ

The adoption of electric vehicles has been on the rise as more and more people accept the benefits of eco-friendly and sustainable transportation. As a result, there has been an increase in the demand for charging infrastructure, which offers convenient and accessible charging options for EV owners. However, despite the growing number of EVs on