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Where interest is growing as EVs tail off

Auto Service World

While electric vehicles (EVs) continued to appeal to Canadian car shoppers in 2024, widespread adoption remains low, according to data from AutoTrader. This shift is reflected in a 12 per cent year-over-year increase in listings for electric and hybrid vehicles on AutoTrader.

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

Automotive Training Centre

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

Automotive Training Centre

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

Automotive Training Centre

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. million electric vehicle batteries.

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Why Students in Automotive School Will Love the 2024 Alfa Romeo Milano

Automotive Training Centre

The automobile industry has witnessed several remarkable rollouts since it began its drive to adopt electric powertrains. With electric vehicles (EVs) fast becoming all the rage, the biggest car manufacturers have been in a hot race to key into the electrification roadmap, and several winners have emerged.

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Asahi Kasei Breaks Ground on Lithium-ion Battery Separator Plant

Tomorrow's Technician

The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027, subject to obtaining permits and approvals from relevant authorities. Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation announced it broke ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada.

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Automotive School EV Watch: Are Federal Rebates Working?

Automotive Training Centre

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.