Will electric vehicles increase the severity of motor vehicle injuries?
September 12, 2021 by Jason ContantOccupants in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models are less likely to be injured in a crash than people in similar gas-powered vehicles, according to a new report. Lithium-ion batteries is the primary power source for today’s EVs. This means…
Feds says all new cars, light-duty trucks will be zero-emission vehicles by 2035
June 29, 2021 Stephanie Taylor - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The Liberal government is speeding up its goal for when it wants to see all light-duty vehicles sold in Canada to be electric. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced Tuesday that by 2035 all new cars and light-duty trucks…
Why electric luxury SUVs may give your liability claims costs a jolt
November 11, 2019 by Adam MalikSeveral car makers have announced ambitious plans to go electric in the next decade or two, but as more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the streets, there could be an increased insurance risk, according to one insurer. With the growing popularity…
How Canada’s electric vehicle infrastructure is improving
April 4, 2019 Ian Bickis - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – The electric vehicle road trip is becoming a practical reality as an increasing number of players work to close gaps in Canada’s fast-charger networks and ease fears of getting stranded along the way. New entrants like Petro-Canada and…