Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

Loblaw partners with Gatik to deploy Canada’s first autonomous delivery fleet

by Brian | Nov 23, 2020 | Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

The self-driving trucks will service Loblaw’s “middle-mile” as AV tech company Gatik adds another major retailer to its roster and announces $25 million in new funding IN A CANADIAN FIRST, Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it will begin deploying autonomous grocery delivery...

Zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles are arriving but supportive policies needed, too: report

by Brian | Oct 30, 2020 | Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

North American sales of electric commercial trucks are minuscule, but a new joint Canadian-American report reveals an ample product pipeline in a market that requires user buy-in to take off CARS AND TRUCKS MIGHT share the road. But when it comes to what moves buyers...

ZEVs and active transit are cornerstones of government’s plan to exceed 2030 climate goal

by Brian | Sep 24, 2020 | Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

Speech from the Throne prioritizes pandemic response and signals forthcoming measures to advance the clean transportation economy THE COUNTRY’S ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMMUNITY is feeling buoyant in the wake of Wednesday’s Speech from the Throne by the federal...

Updated: Ford and Unifor agree on $2-billion plan to build five EV models in Oakville

by Brian | Sep 21, 2020 | Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

Ottawa is also providing $500 million for plant upgrades; retooling is scheduled for 2024, EV production to start in 2025 Editor’s Note: Our original story below was published hours before news of a deal on a three-year contract between Ford Canada and Unifor, the...

How vehicle-to-building charging can save costs, reduce GHGs and help balance the grid: study

by Brian | Jul 22, 2020 | Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

Analysis shows how electric vehicles in Ontario can help their owners, utilities and building owners reduce peak energy demand THE PAYBACK THAT USUALLY comes to mind when people buy an electric vehicle is to drive an emissions-free, low-maintenance, better-performing...

Canada needs stronger EV manufacturing policies to retain its place in evolving automotive sector: report

by Brian | Apr 2, 2020 | Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

The future of automotive manufacturing is electric, yet Canada’s share of current production is lagging. A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation and the Pembina Institute offers a roadmap on how to reverse this trend IF CANADA DOES NOT FIND...