State of the Industry: National average used vehicle prices hit all-time high
Toronto, Ontario — National vehicle and parts sales felt a push in a positive direction in December as the latest data from Statistics Canada shows industry growth of about 3.3 percent to a total of $11.8 billion. Despite the positive turn at the calendar year’s end, December sales were still 1.6 percent below pre-pandemic levels […]
Dahn’s Discussions: Tesla’s million-mile battery could contribute to the electric grid
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Elon Musk’s vision of a million-mile EV battery–a battery with a lifecycle of one million charges–leaves some pondering the question, “but why?” The actual goal is not to produce an electric vehicle capable of driving 1.6 million kilometres through its lifespan, according to Dalhousie Professor and lithium-ion battery pioneer Jeff Dahn. […]
The Happiest Place on Earth: ARA to host 79th Convention and Expo Sept. 22-24
Orlando, Florida — Mickey Mouse fans and auto recyclers will unite this September when the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosts its 79th Convention and Expo at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event will be held from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24, 2022, and the ARA Annual Convention and Educational Programming […]