Autonomous Arrival: CAVI proposes sending driverless big rig on cross-country trek
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Automated Vehicle Initiative is proposing sending a driverless big rig on a cross-country trek from Halifax to Vancouver in 2028. The idea, announced Monday, is meant to show off Canada’s AI capabilities, interprovincial logistics and connected vehicle technologies. It is also meant to be a stepping stone to solving the […]
Charging Ahead: EV charging services market primed for explosive growth
Toronto, Ontario — The global electric vehicle charging services market is expected to surge to US$45 billion by 2034, up from US$12.5 billion this year. According to a new report from Exactitude Consultancy, released Wednesday, the market is growing at a sizzling 14.1 percent a year, fuelled by rising EV adoption rates, government incentives and […]
Danger! Danger! Report finds EV battery fire frequency is rising
Toronto, Ontario — The number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries has increased dramatically in the past two years, according to a new report from global insurer QBE. The report, which was based on figures from the U.K., found that between 2022 and 2024, the number of fires involving EV batteries rose by 77 percent. […]
