Tech undefinedMore from Tech undefinedNewsTuesday Ticker: Rivian loses spot on Nasdaq-100 index; Nikola makes massive layoffsToronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian is replaced on the Nasdaq-100 index, controversial truck maker Nikola lays off almost a quarter of its workforce and a Quebec-based ADAS and sensor company makes a merger. Rivian removed The rumours were true—Rivian has lost its spot on the Nasdaq-100 index. Nasdaq confirmed the news […]June 21, 2023NewsEV/AV Report: Nailing down the Detroit Three, green deliveries and hope for hydrogenToronto, Ontario — Stellantis considers following Ford and GM’s lead in adopting NACS charging, FedEx Express Canada receives its first round of BrightDrop delivery vehicles and a Quebec company is out preaching the word of hydrogen power. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Peer pressure Stellantis says it is currently weighing out […]June 16, 2023NewsEV/AV Report: Charger collaboration, a Level 3 land grab and robotaxisToronto, Ontario — General Motors follows Ford’s lead and welcomes charger collaboration with Tesla, Mercedes-Benz gets the green light for Level 3 deployment in California and the NHTSA’s defects director dives into the robotaxi sector. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Charging clique The bandwagon must be pretty comfortable as fellow legacy […]June 9, 2023NewsTuesday Ticker: Tesla shares up 102 percent year-to-date; Lucid seeks $3b through stock offeringToronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker has its eyes on electric, with updates on Tesla’s current win streak and a lens on Lucid’s recent round of funding. Tesla up nearly ten percent Tesla stock is up nearly ten percent over the last five days, despite a voluntary safety recall on certain Model Y vehicles. […]June 5, 2023NewsEV/AV Report: Price parity, high-tech trailblazing and a ‘disgruntled ex-employee’Toronto, Ontario — Ford’s CEO doesn’t expect EV price parity until at least 2030, Jeep is gearing up for a showcase of its off-road AV technology and a whistleblower sheds some light on Tesla’s FSD drama. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Ford’s future Ford CEO Jim Farley said at an investor […]June 2, 2023NewsLeading the Way: Québec tables Right to Repair billQuébec City, Québec — A new bill tabled in Quebec on Thursday aims to amend the Consumer Protection Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and promote the durability, repair ability and maintenance for goods in the province. If passed, Québec would be the first Canadian province—and one of few regions in North America—protecting the […]June 1, 2023NewsEV/AV Report: VinFast’s first North American shipment recalled; Ford to use Supercharger-compatible ports in future modelsToronto, Ontario — VinFast’s entry into the U.S. market meets some bumps on the road, while Ford EV drivers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Slow start for VinFast Bad news for early adopters of breakout EV automaker VinFast, as the company’s very first shipment of […]May 26, 2023NewsMaking Space: Ontario gov. invests $4.7 million into free training for techs transitioning to EV sectorToronto, Ontario — With all Ontarian eyes fixated on huge investments into the province’s auto sector as of late, the Ford government announced Wednesday that a round of funding totalling more than $4.7 million is on the way to create the jobs to match industry growth. The announcement was made in London, Ont. alongside representatives […]May 24, 2023NewsCrossed Wires: Lack of EV insights causing ‘rising tension’ between OEMs and suppliers, says surveyToronto, Ontario — According to Plante Moran’s OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) Study, there is “rising tension” between OEMs and suppliers, largely due to increased risk to short-term cost recovery issues, production scheduling and supply chain disruptions as the industry transitions to electric vehicles. “These are compounded by long-term strategic issues suppliers have, related to […]May 23, 2023NewsEV/AV Report: Incentive info and charging on the goToronto, Ontario — National Resources Canada announces funding for 28 EV education projects, an Emirates-based company provides mobile charging service to Québec residents and Lion Electric partners with P.E.I. to help power the emergency electrical grid. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. EV outreach Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced last Wednesday that […]May 19, 2023Previous PagePage 30 of 38Next Page
