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Government of Canada investing nearly $15M in new EV chargers across the GTA

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The Government of Canada announced federal investments totalling nearly $15 million (US$11.2 million) for the installation of more than 2,350 EV chargers, 2,100 of which will be installed across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Budget 2022 delivered an additional $1.7

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CA DMV issues autonomous vehicle testing permit to Vietnam’s VinFast

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VF31 is a medium-sized SUV (segment C), VF32 is a midsize SUV (D segment), VF33 is a large SUV (segment E). The VinFast VF33, an E-segment SUV, uses two 150 kW electric motors, with battery capacity of up to 106 kWh and range of up to 550 km (342 miles).

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Toyota Recalling Over 750,000 Highlander SUVs in the United States

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confirmed plans to recall the Highlander SUVs over an issue that could cause the front bumper to loosen. The vast majority of the impacted models are parked inside the United States with additional recalls planned for Canada and Mexico. On Thursday, Toyota Motor Corp.

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Ford delays electric three-row SUV with new EV pickup arriving in 2026

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Ford electric Explorer SUV (Source: Ford) After EV sales picked up in the first quarter, Ford is scaling back as it delays plans to launch its new three-row electric SUV. Mustang Mach-E sales climbed 77% YOY, reaching 9,589, making it the second-best-selling electric SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y. Let us know in the comments.

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GM and Pilot Company to build out coast-to-coast EV fast charging network powered by EVgo eXtend

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To accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs, increase access to charging and help enable long-distance electric travel of people and vehicles across the US, GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its eXtend offering.

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JATO: US demand for pickups remains strong despite price increases

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million), Canada (17.8 However, while the United States sold the most pickup trucks during the 2010 – 2019 model years, pickups managed to secure a larger market share in Canada over the same time period (18.2%). In comparison, over the same period, the best-selling body type—SUV—saw an increase of just 16.4%.

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VinFast to build EV and battery factory in North Carolina

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Vehicles to be produced at the site include the VinFast VF 9, a 7-passenger all-electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and the VinFast VF 8, a 5-passenger, all-electric mid-size SUV. VinFast has established global operations in the US, Canada, Germany, France and the Netherlands.