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Mazda joins Tesla charging network

Adam Malik — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:15:23 +0000

Another automaker has adopted the same electric vehicle standard on which Tesla’s vehicles work. Mazda announced an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on the company’s battery electric vehicles launched in North…

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EV World: Electric vehicle boom portends industry breakdown

Adam Malik — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:15:26 +0000

Decision to rachet up production could end up stalling EV in the end

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A top challenge shops will face with EVs

Adam Malik — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:30:52 +0000

Shops can do all they can to prepare to service electric vehicles in their facilities. They can have the space to do the work, the tools needed and all the safety considerations. But they may not have the technicians. That’s…

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EV World: The future of EV charging

Adam Malik — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:15:10 +0000

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the automotive industry is going through an enormous transformation because of that. Being an auto care business owner or professional, knowledge about what will happen in the future of electric vehicles is crucial.…

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EV World: Today’s EV customers

Adam Malik — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:15:43 +0000

Older shoppers make up most electric vehicle customers. Industry veteran Darryl Croft shares his experiences of working with EV customers, how his company helps buyers find the right fit and what the aftermarket needs to do

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EV World features a Q&A with Darryl Croft

Adam Malik — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:30:20 +0000

The latest issue of EV World is here and it features insights from one of the industry’s top leaders. Darryl Croft is president of the Electric Vehicle Network. He also owns an OK Tire store in Toronto’s west end. He…

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Enhanced Media: Helping the EV transition with Darryl Croft, EV World, Winter 2023

Adam Malik — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:51 +0000

Thanks for tuning in to the Enhanced Media segment for the Winter issue of EV World. Hit the banner above to listen in as we share more from managing editor Adam Malik’s conversation with Darryl Croft, president of the Electric…

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Details and reaction for Canada’s EV update

Adam Malik — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:30:35 +0000

The federal government laid out its plan to remove gas-powered vehicles from the vehicle fleet in Canada but some are raising red flags about the path to get there, including those in the automotive aftermarket. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced…

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Gas station challenges as EVs grow

Adam Malik — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:20:42 +0000

As more Canadians choose an electric vehicle as their next vehicle, gas stations may face some significant challenges, according to an industry observer. S&P Global Mobility’s Canadian Automotive Insights for Q3 showed battery electrics made up 10 per cent of…

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How big the technician labour gap is going to get

Adam Malik — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:30:27 +0000

The automotive aftermarket’s labour shortage has doubled from one year to the next and is projected to worsen. The talent gap doubled from 2021 to 2022, and a new AIA Canada report estimates the industry could be short 4,000 technicians…

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From the Magazine: Chemical reaction

Adam Malik — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:20:26 +0000

By understanding the chemistry, we better understand the fire risks and how to respond when there’s a fire

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EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada

Adam Malik — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:15:57 +0000

Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit. Furthermore, there is no data to show where the biggest gaps are.…

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From the Magazine: Fleet electrification

Adam Malik — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:20:49 +0000

If you’re a jobber looking to electrify your delivery vehicles or are a shop that wants to help fleet customers make the jump to electrification, here’s a guide to making it happen

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From the Magazine: The developing EV market

Adam Malik — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:25:04 +0000

James Carter is one of the foremost experts on electric vehicles and automotive in general. We sat down with him to get his thoughts on where EVs stand in Canada, attitudes towards the technology, combating “negative hyperbole,” what’s needed for EVs to grow and what it all means for the aftermarket.

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Carmakers tap brakes on EVs

Adam Malik — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:20:14 +0000

Economic concerns and high costs are pushing some automakers to take their feet off the pedal when it comes to electric vehicles. Two domestic OEs — Ford and General Motors — along with Tesla are slowing down their electric ambitions.…

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More Canadians going for BEVs, PHEVs

Adam Malik — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:30:32 +0000

Battery electrics hit new high in registrations, propelling ZEVs to record numbers

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Fall EV World is here with a special Q&A

Adam Malik — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:20:41 +0000

The Fall issue of EV World is now available for you to read. Flip open the digital edition here and go inside to read what’s on the mind of James Carter, one of the foremost automotive experts in the country.…

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Vast-Auto launches EV verification program

Adam Malik — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:30:30 +0000

Vast-Auto Distribution has announced a new program in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles on Canadian roads. It has launched the Electric Verified by EV Vast Recognition Program to help certify repairs and services to electric and hybrid…

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ASW Conversations: The cost gap in EV repair

Adam Malik — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:30:02 +0000

Teslas are far more expensive to repair than their EV counterparts and even internal combustion engines. Why? Kevin FitzPatrick, a senior vice president at OPUS IVS, explains. “The scarcity of talent, which means that you can charge a premium, and…

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How Canadians are feeling towards EVs today

Adam Malik — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:20:47 +0000

Canadians need more education around everything related to electric vehicles, a new report suggested. That includes more details about ownership, infrastructure and insurance. BrokerLink, a property and casualty insurance brokerage, commissioned a survey of Canadians and found that availability of…

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Mohawk College offering free EV, hybrid training

Adam Malik — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:15:47 +0000

Automotive service technicians can upgrade their skills and earn a micro-credential from Mohawk College related to electric vehicle and hybrid training. The Mohawk College Electric and Hybrid Service micro-credential is one of the first of its kind in the area…

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Ontario EV battery parts plant getting $1B from feds, province

Adam Malik — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:15:47 +0000

An eastern Ontario electric vehicle battery component plant is getting nearly $1 billion in funding from the federal and Ontario governments. The Umicore facility in Loyalist Township, northwest of Kingston, will build cathode active materials and precursor cathode active materials.…

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What these experts think about EV goals

Adam Malik — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:20:18 +0000

The United States federal government issued proposals earlier this year for new automobile pollution limits that include requiring up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. Like any political goal, pointed out Liz…

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Coilover suspension for i4 from KW

Adam Malik — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:25:17 +0000

The KW DDC plug-and-play coilover suspension is now available for the all-electric BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe (G26). KW Automotive revised its DDC dampers for the rear axle of the BMW i4 M50 with its factory air suspension system. The…

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From AI to ADAS, here’s what suppliers are thinking about

Adam Malik — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:30:20 +0000

Industry leaders gathered for the Aftermarket Technology Conference to see how emerging business and automotive technology will impact suppliers, distributors and shops

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A 1,200 km, 10-minute charging battery?

Adam Malik — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:20:47 +0000

If true, experts believe Toyota’s claim of a battery with massive range and quick charge could alter the path of electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker — which has dragged its feet in electrifying its vehicle fleet — said it believes…

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Why this expert isn’t concerned about grid strain from EVs

Adam Malik — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:30:18 +0000

One of the common worries people express over electric vehicles is the strain on the power grid and the potential for frequent blackouts. Put those concerns to rest, urged Guido Vildozo, senior manager of Americas light vehicles sales forecasting at…

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Company looking into wireless EV charging

Adam Malik — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:20:50 +0000

Quebec City-based EV charging company Flo announced it is working to advance wireless charging technologies for electric vehicles. It is working with Massachusetts-based WiTricity and Germany-based Hubject, to test and advance wireless charging as well as plug and charge capabilities.…

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Enhanced Media: EVs and ‘negative hyperbole,’ EV World, Fall 2023

Adam Malik — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:41 +0000

Thanks for tuning into the enhanced media segment from the Fall issue of EV World. We dive deeper into a conversation between managing editor Adam Malik and Vision Mobility’s principal consultant James Carter. They touch on “negative hyperbole,” which Carter…

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The rocky path forward for EV sales

Adam Malik — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:30:29 +0000

A recent report is warning that there are signs of trouble with electric vehicle sales in the United States. While acknowledging that EV numbers are and will continue to increase on the road, an analysis from Lang Marketing observed that…

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