Longevity Learning: Electric vehicles may last up to 40 percent longer than expected, says new SLAC study
Toronto, Ontario — As noted in a recent study from scientists working in the SLAC-Standford Battery Center, electric vehicles subject to normal use may actually last a third longer than initially predicted. In a joint project between Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the study aimed to demonstrate that owners […]
EV/AV Report: DartSolar invents expanding solar roof for electric vehicles; while General Motors announces plans to defund Cruise ‘robotaxi’ project
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, DartSolar highlights an expanding solar roof technology intended to help charge electric vehicles; while General Motors announces plans to defund Cruise ‘robotaxi’ project. Electric expansions DartSolar has announced that it has invented an expanding solar roof rack intended to allow electric vehicles to gain […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles gain in reliability according to new Consumer Reports; Waymo announces Miami expansion beginning in 2026
Toronto, Ontario — In this electronic and autonomous vehicle report, Consumer Reports’ annual vehicle reliability survey has found that new electric vehicles have fewer problems than in the past; while Waymo announces expansion into Miami, Florida beginning in 2026. Reliable ratings Consumer Reports’ annual vehicle reliability survey has found that new electric vehicles have fewer […]
EV/AV Report: Mercedes-Benz develops solar paint to charge electric vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Mercedes-Benz is reportedly developing a solar paint that could charge electric vehicles; while new research from Ben-Gurion University indicates that emergency vehicle lights may interrupt autonomous vehicle driving systems. Solar start-ups Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is developing a solar paint designed to charge […]
EV/AV Report: Sodium-ion batteries get a subzero upgrade; while Rotor Technologies envisions autonomous helicopters
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, CATL has announced that its second-generation sodium-ion batteries will work in minus 40 degrees Celsius; while autonomous vehicle company Rotor Technologies aims to create a self-driving helicopter. Second-gen starts Battery maker CATL has announced that the second generation of its sodium-ion batteries are capable of […]
EV/AV Report: Emergency respondents raise concerns over Tesla safety; while Toyota teaches self-driving vehicles to do doughnuts
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electronic and autonomous vehicle report, emergency respondents raise concerns over the safety of Tesla vehicles in a collision after a collision in Toronto last month; while Toyota teaches self-driving vehicles to do doughnuts in the name of improved road safety. Tesla trials Emergency respondents have voiced concerns over the […]
EV/AV Report: Solid-state batteries go to production; while Waymo aims to tattle on bad drivers in new patent
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, electric battery maker CATL announces that it will begin production through tech exploration of its solid-state batteries; while Waymo’s new patent application aims to monitor driver behaviour and take control if necessary. Solid state starts According to recent reports, electric battery maker CATL has […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles meet record charging requirements; while Waymo reports logging one million kilometres per week
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, building developer Concord Pacific claims to be developing the largest electric vehicle parking facility in the world; while self-driving vehicle company Waymo reports its vehicles are now logging more than one million kilometres per week. Electric expansions Building developer Concord Pacific says a highrise […]
EV/AV Report: Stellantis invests in wind tunnel to test for electric vehicle aerodynamics; while the NHTSA opens an investigation into Tesla’s FSD systems following crashes
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis unveils its Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology to test the aerodynamic potential of electric vehicles; while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following four collisions. Breaking into wind Stellantis recently unveiled its Moving Ground […]
EV/AV Report: Aerogels help suppress thermal runaway; while Autonomous vehicles see their surroundings
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Aspen Aerogels, maker of insulating EV battery products receives a $607.6 million dollar loan from the United States Department of Energy to support North American infrastructure; while researchers from North Carolina State University develop a technique to help self-driving vehicles better map 3D spaces using […]
