Tech undefinedMore from Tech undefinedNewsMove Over, Brother: Waymo’s autonomous taxis engage in ‘honk wars’San Francisco, California — Autonomous rideshare company Waymo is dealing with internal robot-relations drama. The company’s cars are waking San Francisco residents, blaring their horns as they return to parking lots at the end of their shifts, sometimes as early as four in the morning. Waymo says its cars are programmed to honk at drivers […]September 27, 2024NewsVideo Interview: Bill Brower emphasizes Solera’s commitment to sustainable claimsToronto, Ontario — The automotive sector is in the midst of profound changes. With obstacles like electric vehicle integration, heightened repair complexities, and a wide range of emerging technologies, Bill Brower, who serves as the senior vice president for global industry relations and North American claims, predicts that the collision repair field will undergo more […]September 24, 2024NewsTuesday Ticker: Analysts warn Tesla robotaxi event may fall short of expectations; European battery firm lays off workers, scales back plansToronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Morgan Stanley warns that Tesla’s Oct. 10 event may fall short of wickedly high expectations. Plus, a Swedish-based battery firm faces further struggles. Building suspense for stock’s sake Tesla’s Robotaxi is set to debut at the company’s event on Oct. 10—but fans and analysts are worried the […]September 23, 2024NewsNext Up, Halifax: Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, off to the East CoastHalifax, Nova Scotia — After a successful run in Montreal, Quebec, Collision Repair’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, will make its next stop at the CAA Atlantic Halifax Location on October 9, 2024. Join Collision Repair magazine, Fix Network and a lineup of expert EV speakers for a day of EV repair knowledge. […]September 23, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: GM EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while distracted drivers learn how to get around autonomous vehicle warningsToronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while an IIHS study reveals that perhaps too many drivers are multitasking while their vehicles are set for partially automated driving. GM gets supercharged On September 18, 2024, General Motors (GM) and Tesla announced that Chevy, […]September 20, 2024NewsEmbracing Electric: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair industry members at Montreal eventBlainville, Quebec — On Wednesday, Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, continued its cross-Canada tour sharing electric vehicle repair information for the automotive aftermarket. With dozens in attendance, the event featured four speakers and Fix Network’s Phillippe-Andre Bisson on the mic as emcee. Phillippe Bussières, senior advisor at Conseil provincial des […]September 19, 2024NewsRebate Restrictions: Canada to eliminate federal rebates on Chinese-made electric vehiclesOttawa, Ontario — The Canadian government has announced that alongside imposing a 100 percent tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles, it will also be eliminating the $5,000 federal rebate typically available for electric vehicles. In an announcement made earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that beginning October 1, 2024, the government will […]September 18, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Researchers report charging EV batteries for first time at high speeds increases lifespan; while S&P Global Mobility highlights momentum of autonomous vehicle adoptionToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Toyota-funded research project finds that charging lithium-ion batteries for the first time at unusually high speeds can extend their lifespan; while a recent S&P Global Mobility report outlines autonomous vehicle adoption momentum in the United States. First times the charge A Toyota-funded research […]September 13, 2024NewsElectric Spending: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses by average of 1.4 percent, says MIT studyToronto, Ontario — A new study from MIT researchers indicates that charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) can boost income for businesses by an average of 1.4 percent. Specifically, the study found that in California where data was collected, opening a charging station boosted annual spending at each nearby business by an average of about […]September 9, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Fisker avoids liquidation; while provincial funding aims to help develop autonomous vehicle researchToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Delaware judge in the United States has ruled that Fisker won’t be forced into a Chapter 7 liquidation; while the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has received provincial funding to help develop autonomous vehicle research. Liquidation letups Automotive manufacturer Fisker will reportedly not be […]September 6, 2024Previous PagePage 7 of 38Next Page
