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EV/AV Report: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes, says Lero report; while GM’s Cruise to pay US$1.5 million penalty after failing to report pedestrian collision

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a new study from researchers at Lero indicates that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic accidents than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles; while GM’s Cruise will reportedly pay a US$1.5 million penalty after failing to fully […]

EV/AV Report: Quebec expands electric vehicle infrastructure; while GM prepares to Cruise again

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Quebec has announced $2 million to be allocated towards increasing the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; while General Motors’ (GM) Cruise prepares to resume on road testing again. Increasing infrastructure According to a press release originally published by The Canadian Press, Quebec […]

EV/AV Report: Zero emission legislation, power cuts and donuts

Toronto, Ontario — The European Union approves the 2035 phase out of CO2-emitting cars, a new NHTSA recall after 637 Lucid Airs lose power to their motors and a self-driving car collides into a car doing donuts at 1 a.m. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Stamp of Approval The European Union […]

EV/AV Report: EV concerns, battery reparability and entangled AVs

Toronto, Ontario — Data from the largest-ever survey of Canadian EV drivers is released, American collision repairers respond to claims that Tesla Model Y battery packs might be unrepairable and autonomous taxis tangle themselves in collapsed train powerlines. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Ever Worried A Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) survey […]

EV/AV Report: Evolving industries and random stops

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, a Canadian autonomous vehicle (AV) AI developer comments on the changing AV industry, electric vehicle (EV) experts explain why your seat warmer may kill your EV’s range, and the United States opens a probe into robotaxis randomly stopping on the road. This is the latest in electric and […]

EV/AV Report: perplexing policies and ADAS laser attacks

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, automakers criticize the push for electric vehicle adoption, scientists discover a dangerous exploit in autonomous vehicle (AV) sensors and American lawmakers approve integrating thermal cameras into AV sensor suites. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Too many Cooks Representatives of Canada’s auto industry warn that […]

EV/AV Report: March 21, 2022

Toronto, Ontario – In today’s EV/AV report, fully automated vehicles achieve legality in the United States, a partnership to integrate 5G technology into autonomous vehicles, KIA and Hyundai design electric vehicles (EVs) that go brrrrr, and David Suzuki gives his thoughts on SUVs. Textbook design On March 14, Rogers Communications announced a partnership with Sheridan […]

Sterile and Shiny: GM patents car interior sterilization system

Detroit, Michigan – A patent for an interior sterilization system has been filed by General Motors intended for ride-sharing vehicles. According to the publicly listed details, this is an automated system that uses ultraviolet light to sterilize different parts of the vehicle. Because of the harmful effects of excessive ultraviolet radiation, this system can only […]

AV Report – GM Cruise news plus survey results

By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2018 —This week’s AV Report touches on General Motors recent announcement about their upcoming autonomous vehicles, and an Automotive Technology Survey. With all of the recent General Motors plant closures, the automaker releases their plans to going forward with the autonomous future they have invested in. Plus, […]

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