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Where interest is growing as EVs tail off

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While electric vehicles (EVs) continued to appeal to Canadian car shoppers in 2024, widespread adoption remains low, according to data from AutoTrader. The data revealed that search interest in EVs grew by nine per cent this year, yet still represents just eight per cent of total vehicle searches on the platform.

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In Automotive School? What to Know about the 2027 Jeep Renegade

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The automotive industry is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments on the automotive school horizon is the return of the Jeep Renegade in 2027. This isn’t just any comeback; the Renegade is set to re-emerge as a fully electric vehicle (EV).

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Hybrid Technology Students: How Mazda’s EV Battery Plan Could Shape the Future

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It includes developing a scalable EV platform expected to debut around 2027 and establishing a battery module manufacturing plant in Japan. While it has already introduced the MX-30, its first all-electric vehicle, the automaker is now laying the groundwork for a broader EV lineup. Contact ATC Surrey for more information.

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Automotive School EV Watch: Are Federal Rebates Working?

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a significant part of the automotive school landscape, driven by technological advancements and growing environmental consciousness. Currently, the province provides up to $7,000 for new fully electric vehicles, $5,000 for plug-in hybrids, and $3,500 for used EVs.

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How much cheaper EVs need to get in Canada

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A new report highlighted just how much cheaper electric vehicles need to get in Canada to reach mandated sales levels. Last December, the federal government unveiled its Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which outlines zero-emission vehicle sales targets for automakers.

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The ‘horror story’ of the used vehicle market

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So with that top of mind as well, we’re seeing those numbers decline up to 2027; 2028 we see it pick up, he said. By 2030, the ratio of used electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to reach 19 per cent, up from 2 per cent currently.

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In Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training? Here’s What To Know About Volta’s Quebec Plant

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The burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a remarkable new entrant within Quebec’s industry landscape, showcasing a broader strategic alignment between global technological advancements and local industrial revitalization. million electric vehicle batteries. Furthermore, Volta Energy Solutions Canada Inc.

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