There’s a new venture taking place in a large, nondescript warehouse in Kingston, Ont.: Lithium-ion battery recycling. And it could be an important component of Canada’s net-zero future. The facility, owned by Canadian startup Li-Cycle, houses stacks of depleted lithium-ion …
Charging EVs in parking lots with solar power is a marriage made in heaven. But the general rule for any solar or charging installation is that it be grid tied, so it can charge vehicles from the grid when the …
Cool features sell cars, point blank. This has been a known fact by dealerships for years, as 8-tracks were swapped for CD players and the digital dashboard added on a head-up display. Anti Lock brakes, electronic stability control, and pedestrian …
Manufacturer range estimates vary wildly, and aren’t always achievable in everyday driving conditions – so how far can you really go on a single charge? The Autocar UK sister site What Car? puts every electric car through a range test …
Which cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs won’t come back for an encore next year? We have the list. But first, some observations. The dawn of the electric age arrives with the sunset of the sedan. Though unrelated, consumers continue to …
Confusing advanced driver assistance systems can cause more problems than they help, says Consumer Reports. Confusion over what systems can and can’t do as well as what the in-car alerts are trying to tell the driver can lead to drivers …
ResearchAndMarkets.com has released a new report, “Europe Electric Vehicle Market Outlook, 2027,” which studies the countries of Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Italy, and Spain, which in total accounted for a market of $81 billion in the year 2021. …
Imagine yourself Christmas shopping on the Mink Mile in Yorkville. A boutique lined with pink Christmas trees and dreamy cloud-like sculptures catches your eye, so you step inside. You find one-of-a-kind gifts from designers recognized at the Canadian Arts & …
Currently, EVs are on their way to 100 per cent consumer adoption. AVs are not. “Indeed, 2022 was the year of EVs,” says Michelle Krebs, executive analyst for Cox Automotive. “While the rest of the US market is down, we …
When transitioning from a gas-powered to electric vehicle, there are several performance differences owners should be aware of—from adjusting to charging versus gassing up to choosing tires that will enhance rather than hinder the vehicle’s performance. Electric vehicle tires differ …
The Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) is aiming to reduce emissions by 51 kilotons, increasing renewable energy adoption and investing in EV infrastructure in the government’s 2022-2025 Energy Action Plan. In N.W.T., transportation is responsible for about 55 per cent of the …
A major fusion energy announcement came out of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California today. Scientists at the facility were able to initiate a fusion experiment that produced more energy than was required for its ignition, aiming 192 laser beams …
