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ElectricBuick’s First Electric Vehicle in Canada Will Have to Wait, Again
General Motors is just one among a growing number of automakers revising their electric vehicle plans due to slower than anticipated demand, particularly in North America. CEO Mary Barra shared more bad news this week. Production of electric pickups in Orion , Michigan—home of the Chevrolet Bolt EV until late …
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ElectricOttawa’s ZEV Incentives More Popular Than Ever So Far in 2024
Canadians are not letting high prices and interest rates prevent them from getting their hands on a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid —thanks to Ottawa. A total of 95,775 Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) claims were made by dealers on behalf of customers during the first half of 2024.
NewsTesla Revises New Vehicle Timing Yet Again
Tesla reported a hefty drop in second-quarter profits Tuesday due to the effect of price cuts while spending aggressively on autonomous driving and other technology. Elon Musk's electric vehicle company reported profits of $1.5 billion, down 45 percent, on revenues of $25.5 billion, which were up two percent behind an …
ElectricThree More Companies Are Expecting Longer Transition to EVs
The list of car companies scaling back their EV plans and ambitions due to the segment’s slower than expected growth keeps getting longer and longer. Porsche is the latest. In recent statements quoted by Reuters , the German sports car maker acknowledged that the transition to EVs is taking longer …
ElectricPorsche Macan EV Adds RWD and 4S Models for 2025
For 2025, Porsche is doubling the number of models available with the all-electric, second-generation Macan. In addition to the previously introduced Macan 4 and Macan Turbo , customers will be able to choose a base Macan with rear-wheel drive and a sportier Macan 4S equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche …
ElectricToyota Joins Seven Other Automakers in Future IONNA Charging Network
Toyota is joining BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis in IONNA , a joint venture that aims to develop a new, high-powered charging network in North America in order to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles . The seven allied automakers hope their joint venture will become …
ElectricAll-New Inster is Hyundai’s Cheapest EV Yet, Not Heading to Canada
Hyundai has just unveiled the all-new Inster, a highly affordable EV aimed at global markets including Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Canada won’t be part of them. This model is essentially a battery-powered variant of the Casper that’s sold in South Korea, albeit larger and blessed with …
ElectricVolvo EX30 Delayed to 2025 in the U.S. But Not in Canada
The launch of the all-new and highly promising Volvo EX30 in the U.S. has been pushed back a full year, a company spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday, citing “changes in the global automotive landscape.” The delay is also attributable to the need to ramp up production at Volvo’s plant in Ghent, …
Electric2025 Polestar 2 Gets Subtle Updates, Range Adjustments
Following key powertrain upgrades including increased range for the 2024 model year, the Polestar 2 electric sedan gets one more round of enhancements for 2025, hoping to steal a bit of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 ’s thunder. The car is available to order in Europe and Canada as of …
ElectricCanada May Follow U.S., Europe With Tariffs on Chinese EVs
The Canadian government could soon follow the lead of the U.S. and Europe by slapping tariffs on electric vehicles coming from China in order to ensure the playing field stays level. According to reports by Bloomberg , which spoke with people familiar with the Trudeau administration’s plans, public consultations on …
ElectricBad News for EV Shoppers in B.C.
After Quebec said it would phase out its provincial zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program starting in 2025, British Columbia is now making far fewer models eligible under the CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program. The maximum MSRP for cars has been lowered from $55,000 to $50,000. Additionally, SUVs and …
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