ELECTRIC VEHICLES

DAVID’S NEW DEAL

David Giles, co-founder of All EV Canada and longtime EV educator, has formed a new business venture: PoweredEV Training and Consulting. “We are a global consulting company with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and course development for electric vehicles,” Giles wrote on LinkedIn. “We work in the world of electric and hydrogen transportation to build a sustainable future.” Giles told Bodyworx that Powered EV Consulting will consult the industry on “anything to do with EVs.” “We’re working with global automakers, companies from around the world, colleges and universities, technician training and certification groups–there’s been a lot of interest. It’s been almost overwhelming, honestly, just this past week! But it’s great and I’m excited to see where things take us.”

Rivian has opened its first Canadian showroom as of July 28. Located at the Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby, British Columbia, the site is the first place on Canadian soil where Rivian customers can get an up-close look at the new OEM’s vehicles. In late June, Rivian also opened its virtual store to B.C. reservation holders, giving them the first chance to pick up a model—though it may not be the original model they originally ordered. Rivian plans to open locations in Ontario and Quebec in the near future.