EV/AV Report: June 12, 2025
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, Chevrolet whispers goodbye to its Rear-Drive Blazer Electric Vehicle, Tesla’s testing of self-driving robotaxis commences three days before its scheduled launch and the U.K. government’s accelerated deployment of autonomous vehicles leads to Wayve and Uber launching a driverless robotaxis. Chevrolet’s EV drives away The Chevrolet Blazer […]
Smarter Seatbelts: Volvo adds AI tech to safety devices
Toronto, Ontario — Volvo is announcing an AI-powered, multi-adaptive smart seatbelt designed to improve safety in real-world traffic scenarios. The new seatbelts are set to debut in the upcoming electri EX60 in 2026 and are meant to better protect drivers and passengers by adapting to both traffic and the person wearing the belt using real-time […]
Myths to Bust: False beliefs about EVs widespread, academics find
Toronto, Ontario — A new peer-reviewed study in Nature Energy has found that electric vehicle misinformation is being widely spread and widely believed. The research, which was conducted across four continents, reveals people are more likely to believe EV myths than reject them, with conspiracy-minded thinking playing a far bigger role than education in shaping […]
