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Our complete power coverage — 16 articles and roughly 70 minutes of reading, ranked by relevance and freshness. Updated as news breaks.
technology
2 min
California’s legislative push to revive its solar leadership could offer valuable lessons for Canadian provinces looking to expand renewable energy…
policy
4 min
Several hundred protesters marched in Quebec City on September 7 demanding a moratorium on new wind projects and a province-wide BAPE hearing, as Hydro-Québec's plan to triple wind capacity becomes the largest near-term piece of its supply buildout for EVs and electrification.
deals
2 min
Three discounts catching our eye this week that could appeal to Canadian tech‑savvy homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts: a…
vehicles
4 min
Jeep's first purpose-built electric off-roader is now configurable in Canada starting at just under $88,000, reaching nearly $100,000 loaded. Output rises from 650 to 670 hp, but range drops to 240 miles (386 km) for the Overland and 222 miles (357 km) for the Moab — below the 250 miles originally associated with the model.
technology
4 min
Volvo's new over-the-air update turns the EX30 into a 3 kW mobile power bank in Europe, Asia and Latin America — but V2L is explicitly unavailable in Canada, the US, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Here is what the update does include for Canadian drivers.
infrastructure
5 min
A Alberta Geological Survey report confirms the province holds 82.5 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent — one of the world's largest known accumulations — using oil-field expertise to extract it for electric vehicle batteries.
vehicles
4 min
Hyundai is recalling 5,360 Ioniq 9 electric SUVs in the U.S. after discovering the power-operated second-row seats may continue moving after contacting a person or object. Transport Canada has not yet issued a recall.
vehicles
4 min
Hyundai is recalling all 2026 Ioniq 9 Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Design trims for second-row power-folding seats that may not detect obstructions. The fix adds anti-pinch protection via software update. Canadian models are likely affected.
vehicles
4 min
Toyota has issued a North American safety recall for roughly 10,000 model-year 2026 C-HR electric crossovers. A software glitch in the regenerative braking system can overcharge a full or nearly-full battery, shutting down the electric drive system and causing a loss of power while driving. Fix is a free battery ECU software update at dealers.
infrastructure
5 min
OBE Power closes equity investment from North Sky Capital to accelerate deployment of its fully owned and operated charging network across multifamily residential, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial properties in Canada and the U.S. over the next 3-5 years.
industry
4 min
J.D. Power's 2026 Canada Customer Service Index shows average repair costs at a record $443 per visit — $566 at dealers versus $323 at aftermarket shops. But EV and PHEV owners defy the value math: only 34% of ZEV service visits go to independent shops, versus 51% for gas cars, and 42% of ZEV owners trust dealers for complex repairs.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla's Supercharger network fell from first to fourth place in the 2026 J.D. Power U.S. EVX Public Charging Study — IONNA scored 807, Mercedes-Benz 797, Rivian 755 and Tesla 701. But the study's bigger story is that public fast charging overall improved 12 points to a record 666.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla's Model Y Dual Zone Fridge costs $825 in Canada, but owners report the 12V power socket it plugs into can overheat and cut power for days at a time. What buyers should know before ordering.
policy
4 min
The 2026 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study shows EV consideration rising to 34% from 28% last year, driven by rising fuel costs and the new EVAP rebate program. But Quebec lags at 16th place for Tesla Model Y claims.
technology
5 min
Tesla's California virtual power plant delivered 507 MW to the grid during a September heatwave from 68,887 participating Powerwall homes — output comparable to a conventional power plant. The network has grown from 7,000 homes in 2023 to more than 105,000, with Tesla paying nearly US$10 million to participants in 2024.
policy
6 min
EV vs gas pollution compared — tailpipe emissions, refinery pollution, power plant smokestacks, and why the comparison favours EVs even on dirty grids.
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