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Why Canada won’t hit EV targets

Auto Service World

Canada’s goal of having electric vehicles (EVs) make up 60 per cent of new vehicle sales by 2030 is increasingly looking unattainable, according to the president of the Global Automakers of Canada, and its keeping his members awake at night. “Canada is going to have to spend about $1.4

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EV infrastructure a global issue

Auto Service World

Key markets in the electric vehicle transition are falling behind in their stated goals for public charging infrastructure, according to the latest figures. are more than six times behind the number of charging ports needed to meet growing EV demand by 2030. Europe, and the U.K. Europe, and the U.K. Europe needs a 5.5-fold

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U.S., Europe Both Behind Meeting 2030 Public Charging Needs

Tomorrow's Technician

Key markets in the electric vehicle (EV) transition are falling behind in their goals for public charging infrastructure, according to McKinsey. Europe, and the UK are significantly behind the number of charging points needed to meet growing EV demand by 2030. The data reveals that the U.S., This represents a 550% increase.

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Will EV Sales Improve in 2025? What Experts Predict

Automotive Training Centre

As the automotive industry shifts towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicle (EV) sales have become a key indicator of progress. What This Means for Aspiring Automotive Technicians The anticipated growth in EV sales underscores the increasing demand for skilled hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic s capable of servicing them.

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Fleets look to electrify faster than consumers

Auto Service World

The report, The Commercial EV Transition: Global Insights on a Mixed-Energy Fleet Future from by Frost & Sullivan, commissioned by WEX, outlined crucial findings for businesses managing fleets with both electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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How much cheaper EVs need to get in Canada

Auto Service World

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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In Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training? See How Uber Is Pushing Sustainability

Automotive Training Centre

As an aspiring mechanic or automotive technician, understanding the role of hybrid and electrical mechanic training and hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) in this shift is crucial. The Game Plan: Uber’s Shift to Electric Uber ’s mission to become a “fully green” platform by 2030 in the U.S.,

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