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Automated driver assistance failures in AAA tests highlight need for standards and more driver awareness

Despite widespread deployment of advanced driver assistance systems is current vehicles, new test results from the American Automobile Association reveal weak spots in the technology in both ICE and EVs that could have dangerous consequences

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Mehanaz Yakub
May 27, 2022
6 minute read

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BlackBerry and Magna expand their advanced driver assistance technology partnership

The announcement builds on a four-year relationship between the two Canadian companies and reflects growing demand for autonomous tech

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Josh Kozelj
May 18, 2022
3 minute read

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AI self-driving startup Waabi creates made-in-Toronto autonomous vehicle driving school

Dubbed Waabi World, the simulated driving school for autonomous vehicles is the first offering from the high-profile startup founded by Canadian AI star Raquel Urtasun. It aims to help engineers develop the brains of self-driving software while removing the on-road risk

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Emma Jarratt
February 9, 2022
4 minute read

Ontario targets the EV economy in second phase of new auto sector strategy

Speaking from the headquarters of a leading auto parts maker, Premier Ford unveiled a government strategy that includes goals for another EV assembly plant, battery cell manufacturing, autonomous R&D and skills training

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Emma Jarratt
November 18, 2021
5 minute read

From Waterloo to world-beaters? How Embark’s Canadian founders are building an autonomous trucking success story in Silicon Valley

Embark Trucks Inc is looking to become the first commercially available autonomous driving technology in the market. Photo credit Embark Trucks.

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Emma Jarratt
August 10, 2021
11 minute read

Canadian-founded self-driving tech firm Embark Trucks to go public in a US$614-million deal

In a before-market open announcement the creator of self-driving technology for semi-trucks says it’s going public after signing a deal to merge with special purpose acquisition company, Northern Genesis II

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Emma Jarratt
June 23, 2021
5 minute read

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Autonomous mobility takes a leap forward in Ontario with a trio of developments

AV shuttle pilots in Toronto and Whitby and new investment in Ottawa’s AV research facility will help advance the province’s position in driverless technology and services

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Jasmin Legatos
October 28, 2020
3 minute read

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Canada improves but other countries keep pace in KPMG’s 2020 AV readiness index

Canada retains its 12th place ranking in KPMG’s latest AV readiness index, which compares 30 countries on the basis of policy, infrastructure, consumer acceptance, technology and innovation

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Luke Sarabia
July 7, 2020
3 minute read

Henry Blumenthal Intact Insurance Interview

Fleet management in the era of disruption

A leading insurance industry executive weighs in on the future of ride sharing, autonomous vehicles and their implications for the future of fleet management

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Basil Marcus
November 15, 2019
10 minute read

Will Canadas autonomous vehicles be electric

Why Canada’s autonomous vehicles may not be all-electric

Electric vehicles are cheaper to run than hybrids and create zero emissions. Will policymakers start mandating their use in autonomous vehicles?

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Brian BanksandJean-François Venne
October 31, 2019
5 minute read