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April 26, 2024 Electric Avenue, a leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is thrilled to announce significant improvements to the cold temperature performance of its flagship products, the Watti Pro Lite and Watti Home Gen2. After comprehensive environmental testing, both chargers now boast an impressive operational rating of -40 degrees Celsius, surpassing the…
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Ontario Contractor Faces Jail Time and $50,000 in Fines for Illegal Electrical Work
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April 26, 2024 Electric Avenue, a leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is thrilled to announce significant improvements to the cold temperature performance of its flagship products, the Watti Pro Lite and Watti Home Gen2. After comprehensive environmental testing, both chargers now boast an impressive operational rating of -40 degrees Celsius, surpassing the…
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Performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection has led to a five-day jail sentence and $50,000 in penalties for an Ontario contractor.
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Electrical Safety Authority Announces the Appointment of Feaz Rahim to the Board of Directors
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George Brown College Becomes George Brown Polytechnic, Launching the First-Of-Its-Kind Master of Construction Management Program in Canada
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