Tech undefinedMore from Tech undefinedNewsSunny Days: Solar-powered car built by Polytechnique Montreal students wins two American racesMontreal, Quebec — Polytechnique Montreal students have won two races in the United States, the Solar Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge, with their recently built solar-powered vehicle. The vehicle, which took two-and-a-half years to build, specifically won the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, which took place from July 16 to 18, and the […]August 9, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles break records; humanoid robots begin work at BMWToronto, Ontario — Ford’s Mustang Mach-E sets a Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge; while BMW Group reports a successful trial of Figure’s latest humanoid robot at its plant in South Carolina in this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report. An electric record A driving team from the United […]August 9, 2024NewsCombustion Cancellations: Quebec to ban the sale and renting of all ICE vehicles and plug-in hybrids by 2035Quebec City, Quebec — The Ministry of Environment, Fight Against Climate Change and Wildlife Parks have tabled a draft regulation towards the complete ban of the sale and renting of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting in 2035. According to a government media release, “the draft regulation targets new light combustion vehicles of the […]August 2, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Tesla announces Cybertruck range extender battery won’t be user installed; while researchers develop black paint to help autonomous vehicles see betterToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla announces that the upcoming Cybertruck range extender battery will not be user installed; while researchers at Korean and American universities have developed a black paint to help autonomous vehicles better see environmental surroundings. Range responses Tesla Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morrill, has confirmed […]August 1, 2024NewsAn Electric Diet: GM announces that new Chevy and Cadillac EVs will have 24 percent fewer parts than previous model yearsToronto, Ontario — During its second-quarter earnings call, Mary Barra, General Motors CEO explained that many new vehicle models, such as the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq, will feature 24 percent fewer parts than 2024 models. The automaker further reported to Inside EVs that the new Ultium-based Chevrolet and Cadillac models will also feature fewer components in […]August 1, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system exempt by Transport Canada; Cruise puts production of self-driving vehicle without steering wheel on holdToronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck receives a temporary exemption from Transport Canada for its steer-by-wire driving system; while General Motors’ Cruise announces that it will be putting the production of a self-driving vehicle without a steering wheel on hold. Wired workarounds Tesla has announced that its electric […]July 26, 2024NewsSeptember Startups: B.C. skills program offering $3,500 to upskill trades workers entering September training in EV repair, moreVictoria, British Columbia — British Columbia’s Stronger B.C. Future Skills grant program—which first launched in 2023—is once again accepting grant applications for up to $3,500 in funds to help cover tuition costs or short-term training programs at public post-secondary institutions. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills specifically noted in a public […]July 25, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Ford pivots EV production; while Tesla delays release of robotaxi vehicleToronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Ford announced that it will repurpose the Oakville, Ont., assembly facility from manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) to instead developing larger, gasoline-powered versions of its flagship F-series pickup truck. Additionally, Tesla has announced that it will delay its upcoming robotaxi vehicle due to last-minute design changes. Not so […]July 19, 2024NewsElectric Learning: SEMA 2024 Education Program to offer EV 101 and high-voltage safety certification through Legacy EVLas Vegas, Nevada — While the heat of summer may feel like it’s here to stay, autumn approaches on the horizon–and with it, this year’s 2024 SEMA Show, where attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to become electric vehicle (EV) and EV safety-certified. The 2024 SEMA show will take place from November 5 through November […]July 16, 2024NewsEV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get a curfew; while partial automation in vehicles deemed not to prevent crashesToronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Tesla is rumored to be getting a “Night Curfew” mode that will allow parents to set a maximum speed limit and reduce acceleration in vehicles; while the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that partial automation systems don’t help to prevent crashes despite public opinion. No more […]July 12, 2024Previous PagePage 9 of 38Next Page
