Halifax is charging into a greener future with a new bylaw that requires EV-ready infrastructure in all new residential and commercial developments. At Electric Avenue, we believe this move is not a challenge but an opportunity for developers, builders, and homeowners to future-proof their properties and boost long-term value.
Summer’s here, and so is the heatwave. While EVs are more than capable of handling hot weather, high temps can still zap your battery, cut your range, and put extra stress on charging systems if you’re not careful. The good news? A few smart habits can keep your EV cool, your range healthy, and your ride ready, no matter how high the mercury climbs. Electric Avenue designs chargers built to perform in everyday environments, and we believe knowledge is power.
Recently, the City of Richmond has selected SWTCH Energy as one of several firms to deploy and manage its next generation of networked EV charging stations across city-owned properties. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Richmond’s efforts to expand equitable and reliable EV infrastructure for its residents, fleet operators, and visitors — ensuring long-term sustainability, flexibility, and innovation in alignment with the city’s climate goals.
BC Hydro has recently opened two new fast-charging hubs in Port Moody with 21 new charging ports for electric vehicles (EVs). This latest expansion marks another milestone in BC Hydro’s network, with more than 600 ports now in operation provincewide. “These new fast-charging hubs in Port Moody further our collaboration with BC Hydro and other partners to expand cleaner, more affordable transportation options for all British Columbians,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions.
BC Hydro has opened a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Whistler with 22 new charging ports, making it the largest charge site currently within BC Hydro’s network. “This new electric vehicle charge hub in Whistler continues our work with BC Hydro and other partners to make cleaner options more accessible and affordable for all British Columbians,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions.
SWTCH Energy, a company delivering electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-tenant buildings across North America, has recently announced it completed a multi-tenant EV charging project in partnership with shared e-mobility provider Kite Mobility and the Ontario government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). Through the OVIN R&D Partnership Fund, SWTCH and Kite Mobility received $500,000 in support from the Government of Ontario, with a further $1 million industry contribution, for a total project value of $1.5 million.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular across North America, offering eco-friendly and efficient transportation options. However, as more households adopt EVs, a critical safety concern has emerged: the potential for house fires caused by charging EVs using standard NEMA 14-50P receptacles at 40 amps. This article will delve into the risks associated with using these receptacles, explore real-life experiences from EV owners and electricians, and offer practical advice to ensure your EV charging setup is as safe as it is convenient.
Intralec Electrical Products is proud to announce it’s new partnership with IDEAL Electrical as their sales agency for the Central & Southwestern Ontario regions. As a Canadian manufacturer with over 60 years of experience producing quality products—many of which, like the Can-Twist wire connector and Yellow 77 lubricant, are made in Ajax, Ontario—IDEAL Electrical is a trusted name in the industry. Intralec is honoured to be representing a brand with such deep Canadian roots and a commitment to excellence.
YouTube channel Technology Connections explains how many EV owners can get by with a simpler, less powerful EVSE, which can save you money on chargers and installations—featuring an installation and DIP switch setting of the Grizzl-E Classic. Technology Connections installs a Grizzl-E Classic and sets the DIP switches to 24A for his 30A circuit. He explains that since most EV charging occurs overnight, this can fully recharge a car by morning, helping you avoid expensive installation costs and electrical panel upgrades.
July 4, 2025 United Chargers Inc., known for the Grizzl-E line of EV chargers, announces Grizzl-E Club, a first-of-its-kind charger as a service that provides a free EV Charger and pays drivers back for charging. Grizzl-E Club is designed to make EV ownership more rewarding, accessible, and future-ready. Beginning July 1st, Canadians can join this Grizzl-E…
Inline quality control in battery production is a highly sought-after but also very demanding task in this complex process. This applies to various levels of battery manufacturing: electrode, cells, modules and packs. A common concern throughout: the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Having the right combination of suitable hardware – sensors, cameras or inspection systems – as well as AI-assisted software for evaluating the quality-relevant data generated in the process plays an important role in this.
Eaton together with ChargePoint have recently announced a collaboration to accelerate and simplify the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities—enabling EVs to act as a power source for homes, buildings and more.
Honda is postponing its plan to invest in a comprehensive EV supply chain in Ontario. The CBC reported that the investment is being push back by two years. “Due to the recent slowdown of the EV market, Honda Motor has announced an approximate two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project in Canada. The company will continue to evaluate the timing and project progression as market conditions change,” a company spokesperson told the CBC.
The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world. It is developed with the support of members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI). The report draws on the latest data to assess trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and charging infrastructure. It considers recent policy developments and industry strategies shaping the outlook for electric vehicles in different markets.
Siemens will invest CAD $150 million over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D center, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on developing cutting-edge AI manufacturing technologies with an initial emphasis on battery and electric vehicle (EV) production.
In an industry dominated by global giants, a startup from Canada’s East Coast is quickly becoming one of the most compelling cleantech success stories in the country. Electric Avenue, a Nova Scotia–based EV charging manufacturer, is making waves in the North American market with the official launch of its Watti Pro Echo — a sleek, dual-connector commercial charger built for public, commercial, and fleet deployments.