As electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure expands, we can expect to see more discussions over the best way to charge up, including how charging should be billed. Let’s look at how charging is currently billed in Canada, what the difference is between charging by kWh vs. time, and when we may see the country’s charging
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Available Charging Networks in Canada?
Multiple electric vehicle (EV) networks are available across Canada, contributing to nearly 7,000 locations and over 16,000 chargers in total. With a standard 120V outlet or professionally installed Level 2 charger, you can charge an EV from home. If you need to boost your battery on the go, you’ll need to locate a public charging
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News from October 2022
In this month’s notable auto news headlines, we learn the first details of Ferrari’s first-ever SUV model, the Purosangue, which eschews high-tech hybrid technology for an old-school V12 engine. Meanwhile, the BMW XM SUV continues the brand’s transition away from combustion engines as its first high-performance M model with an electrified powertrain. Nissan is making
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How Fast Is the Charging Network Growing?
Most electric vehicle (EV) charging occurs at home or workplaces, but as more people make the switch to an EV, public charging infrastructure is sure to expand. But how soon can we expect to see these improvements? Growth of the EV Charging Market EV sales hit a record high in 2021, with a global total
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Is Acura Moving Away from ICE Vehicles?
Back in May, a story broke that the Integra 2023 would be Acura’s last vehicle with an internal combustion engine. Is Acura actually moving away from ICE cars? We cover everything in this article. What Is an Internal Combustion Engine? Combustion involves releasing energy by mixing fuel and air. In the case of an internal
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Hyundai and Kias Stolen with a USB Cord
You may have heard about the recent Hyundai and Kia auto thefts that have been occurring in the United States. We’ll go over what’s happening, which cars are at risk, how the trend started, and offer some tips on preventing vehicle theft. What’s Happening? Since July 2022, hundreds of reports have been filed regarding stolen
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News Updates
In this month’s auto news highlights, Kia is amping up its electric vehicle profile with a high-performance version of its EV6, while Dodge is promising – or is that threatening? – a future electric muscle car louder and faster than its brutal Hellcat models. Dodge’s nearer-term plans centre on the Hornet compact crossover. The brand’s
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News Update
Electrified vehicles continue to dominate the auto industry’s news headlines, but this month’s stories illustrate that not everything is about battery power. That’s especially true in the Ford camp, where that company is getting set to launch the F-150 Raptor R, a more potent version of the existing Raptor off-roader that will generate its power
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Rivian: The Electric Car Company Amazon and Ford Have Invested in
If you’re interested in electric vehicles (EVs), you may have heard of Rivian Automotive. In this post, we’ll look at this new EV player and how they’re shaping up in the automotive market. What Is Rivian Automotive? Rivian is an American EV startup looking to expand the market for electric vehicles, specifically with battery-powered pickup
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News Updates
This month, our auto industry news roundup goes back to the future with initial details of a Delorean EV concept inspired by the car that starred in the 1980s time-travel movie franchise. If you’d rather stay in the present day, Toyota has updated its Corolla lineup for 2023 with more powerful hybrid powertrains, and a
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