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: 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 […]
Tuesday Ticker: Waymo earns US$5.6 billion in latest investment round; Boyd to release Q3 results Nov. 5
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s Tuesday Ticker, autonomous ride service Waymo marks US$11 billion in total capital raised following its latest investment round. Plus, Boyd Group Services sets the date for its Q3 2024 financial results. Woohoo for Waymo Self-driving robotaxi company Waymo has closed a US$5.6 billion funding round—the largest investment in the company’s […]
Move 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 […]
EV/AV Report: BMW tries to convince drivers to go electric; while San Francisco Waymo vehicles keep waking up the neighbours
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, BMW consumer’s app offers drivers EV alternatives to its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles; while Waymo self-driving vehicles in San Francisco, California, are keeping citizens up by honking at each other in the middle of the night. A charged proposal BMW Group recently launched […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles photosynthesize; while Waymo robo-taxis avoid the law
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, solar product company GoSun launches an EV solar charger that travels with you, while Waymo lands itself on the curb following a recent police stop. Solar synthesis Solar product company GoSun is now taking pre-orders for an EV solar charger that travels with the vehicle. The product—installed […]
EV/AV Report: Automakers reportedly resist electric vehicle transition; while NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo’s self-driving vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a study from InfluenceMap notes that 15 automakers, except Tesla, have actively advocated against at least one policy promoting electric vehicles (EVs); meanwhile the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation against Waymo’s self-driving vehicles. An electric resistance A New InfluenceMap […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles power homes; autonomous vehicles get pranked
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors (GM) announces future vehicles will be capable of supporting vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging technology; while Waymo’s self-driving taxis get fooled by a fake stop sign. Bidirectional boasting GM has announced that the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition will be capable of supporting […]
EV/AV Report: Canada extends EV rebates; while Waymo begins robotaxi testing in Atlanta
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Canada’s 2024 Federal budget reveals plans to extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) rebates; while Waymo announces the beginnings of robotaxi testing in Atlanta, Georgia. Revving up rebates The 2024 Federal budget, released on April 16th, included a section dedicated to ensuring “More […]
