Ford to invest $1.3 billion to build EV manufacturing hub in Canada Ford Motor has announced plans to invest CAD 1.8bn ($1.3bn) to transform its Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub. The retooling of the plant is expected to take six months and will start in the second …
Has EV battery technology peaked, or are there new discoveries waiting for us down the road? Battery technology has come a long way since the early days. Earlier models of the Nissan Leaf, for instance, with its 24 kWh battery, had a limited range of about 120–160 kilometres. Fast forward to today, and the new …
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Electric vehicles (EVs) now make up 17.5 percent of all new vehicle sales in B.C., and the province is well on its way to meeting provincial and federally mandated EV sales targets. Although the rest of the country lags in terms of EV growth and infrastructure, vehicle sales manufacturers are ramping up their production and …
Study finds EV adoption can reduce energy costs for majority of US households, but access and affordability vary by location and income. The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is considered one of the most important means of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan furthers this view, …
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No matter how much EVs have become commonplace in society, there is still confusion about the tires required for electric vehicles. Unlike gas-powered vehicles, EVs need tires that are strong, lightweight, durable, and efficient, all while also reducing road noise. This post hopes to explain what makes a good EV tire, the differences from standard …
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Owning a vehicle is about more than just getting you from point A to point B; owning a vehicle provides you with opportunities that you may not otherwise have in life. Vehicle ownership provides freedom, independence, security, and peace of mind. It is also a statement about your status in society, and it reflects your …
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As technology continues to advance, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the performance of electronic devices can be greatly impacted by changes in temperature. This is especially true for electric vehicles (EVs), which rely heavily on the functionality of their batteries. According to an expert at RecurrentAuto.com, some EVs can experience a loss of up to …
The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), with the financial support of Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan, has prepared a Roadmap and Implementation Plan for the Management of End-of-Life Electric Vehicles in Canada. The Roadmap presents the business case for a national training program (including estimated three-year budgets and timelines) for Canadian auto …
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Cover photo: EVfriendly podcast hosts, Ken Hendricks and Rene Young, discussing the future of electric vehicle service and repair with Scott Waddle of Precision Auto Service. For engaging conversation about electric vehicles and how they affect your industry, check out the new EVfriendly podcast available on the EVfriendly YouTube channel. The audio version is titled …
The Path to a Sustainable Electric Vehicle Repair Industry Lies with Right to Repair Legislation Imagine you purchased your first used electric vehicle (EV) only to discover later the battery has degraded below its useful life and you are told that you need a replacement. If the battery is within its manufacturer warranty period, typically …
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To help address issues of safety, training and consumer confidence in the transition to ZEVs, the Automotive Retailers Association has developed the EVFriendly brand. It is comprised of this website, as a trusted source of information for consumers and industry, plus training and certification programs to establish industry standards and cultivate a higher degree of confidence in owning and maintaining a ZEV.
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