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What Honda’s big electric vehicle announcement in Ontario really means

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In retrospect, the turnaround — and just how fast it happened — is difficult to believe. In 2010, Ontario’s economic future looked grim. Tied as it had been for more than a century to the automobile industry, the provincial economy was in freefall. General Motors and Chrysler went bankrupt, dozens of plants were shuttered, and tens of thousands of well-paying auto jobs were lost along Ontario’s automotive-producing zone from Windsor to Oshawa. Ontario’s auto sector, once the wellspring of the province’s prosperity, looked to be in the process of an inevitable decline. It was, quite literally, a dinosaur industry seemingly destined to...... Read Full article on HadNews

Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else

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The future of automobiles is electric, but many people worry about the safety of today’s electric vehicles. Public opinion about EV crash safety often hinges on a few high-profile fire incidents. Those safety concerns are arguably misplaced, and the actual safety of EVs is more nuanced. I’ve researched vehicle safety for more than two decades, focusing on the biomechanics of impact injuries in motor vehicle crashes. Here’s my take on how well the current crop of EVs protects people: The burning question EVs and internal combustion vehicles undergo the same crash-testing procedures to evaluate their crashworthiness and occupant prot...... Read Full article on HadNews

Top 30 Strangest Cars Ever Created in the World - Video

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In this eye-opening video, get ready to explore the top 30 weirdest cars ever made in the world. From futuristic designs to downright bizarre features, these vehicles will leave you scratching your head in amazement. Take a journey through the unconventional and outlandish creations of the automotive industry as we delve into the minds of the masterminds behind these eccentric cars. Get ready to be amazed, shocked, and entertained as we uncover the unique and unusual world of the strangest cars ever made. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! Watch the video by Max TV Video Transcript Video "30 Weirdest Cars Eve...... Read Full article on HadNews

Electric vehicles are suddenly hot − but the industry has traveled a long road to relevance

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In 2023, more than 7% of cars sold in the United States were electric vehicles. In some parts of the world, such as Norway, the percentage was a whopping 20%. In California, where I live, almost 60% of people looking for a car in 2021 said they would at least consider getting an EV. This upswing in demand comes after years of flagging sales. As recently as 2010, fewer than 100,000 cars on U.S. roads were EVs. That number crossed the 1 million mark in 2018, up more than 80% over the prior year. What explains this seemingly unexpected surge over the past few years? The key word here is “seemingly.” And the answer reveals an interestin...... Read Full article on HadNews