Tech undefinedMore from Tech undefinedNewsBattery Boogie: Ford files patent for swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehiclesToronto, Ontario — Ford has released a patent for a swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles that relies on a drive-up docking station and a vehicle’s own power to function. According to a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in May, and originally filed by Ford in […]June 3, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles climb mountains; while autonomous vehicles face regulation scrutinyToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford plans to run an augmented F-150 Lightning in the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb; while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calls on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to increase the regulations surrounding autonomous vehicles. Race to the clouds […]May 31, 2024NewsRiding the Age Wave: Average age of vehicles in the U.S. reaches 12.6 years in 2024, according to S&P Global MobilityToronto, Ontario — According to a recent S&P Global Mobility report, vehicles on the road are continuing to get even older with the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States now reaching 12.6 years in 2024. This age represents a two month age increase from 2023, however, S&P Global Mobility noted […]May 27, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Ford asks dealers to pause EV investments; while self-driving vehicles work to rememberToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford informs dealers to pause electric vehicles (EV) investments while changes are made to the Model E Program; while University of Toronto Engineering researchers work to help improve the memory of self-driving vehicles. Remodeling Model E Ford has reportedly told its dealerships to temporarily […]May 24, 2024NewsPedestrian Predicaments: Electric vehicles more likely to hit pedestrians than ICE vehicles, says recent studyToronto, Ontario — According to a study run by The Guardian, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) are more likely to strike pedestrians than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, especially in urban areas. This information comes from an analysis of British road traffic accidents in which “data from 32 billion miles of battery-powered car travel and […]May 24, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Automakers reportedly resist electric vehicle transition; while NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo’s self-driving vehiclesToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a study from InfluenceMap notes that 15 automakers, except Tesla, have actively advocated against at least one policy promoting electric vehicles (EVs); meanwhile the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation against Waymo’s self-driving vehicles. An electric resistance A New InfluenceMap […]May 17, 2024NewsHybrid Hiccups: Ford recalls hybrid vehicles over unexpected shifts into neutralToronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has revealed that it is recalling several hybrid models due to transmission problems that could cause certain vehicles to suddenly shift into neutral while moving as related to issues caused by a recent software update. Affected models include the Ford Maverick, Ford Escape plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and the […]May 16, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: BCIT offers EV education; autonomous vehicles see new coloursToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, BCIT announces that it is offering free online electric vehicle (EV) education courses; while researchers develop a reflective black paint to help autonomous vehicles ‘see’ better. Fueling change The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) Fueling Change project has developed four free open learning […]May 10, 2024NewsRemoved from the Rock: Tesla ending mobile service in Newfoundland and LabradorSt. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador — Tesla has announced that it will no longer be offering its mobile service in Newfoundland and Labrador. Drive Tesla noted that Tesla owners in the province used to be able to rely on a mobile ranger who visited the island every two weeks to perform service work, both in-warranty […]May 6, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Canadians eye electric vehicles; NHTSA probes Ford BlueCruise for fatal crashesToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Volvo Canada reveals that 64 percent of Canadians looking to buy a new car would consider an electric vehicle (EV); while the NHTSA opens an investigation into Ford BlueCruise following two fatal crashes. Eyes on electric Volvo Car Canada’s 2024 Mobility Trend Report indicates […]May 3, 2024Previous PagePage 11 of 38Next Page
