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California urges Trump to drop plan for weaker fuel standard
September 26, 2018 by Sudhin Thanawala, The Associated Press

California officials demanded that the Trump administration back off a plan to weaken national fuel economy standards aimed at reducing car emissions and saving people money at the pump, saying the proposed rollback would damage people’s health and exacerbate climate…

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Awareness up, acceptance down for autonomous: survey
September 21, 2018 by Adam Malik

Recent high-profile incidents seem to have shifted consumer opinion on autonomous vehicles

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Garneau gives stamp of approval to report on new vehicle technology
September 19, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Transport Minister says the feds have a key role to play in regulating automated and connected vehicles.

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Lindertech reveals fall training details
September 17, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Three-day event will cover management and technical topics in both classroom and hands-on shop settings.

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North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing celebrates 10 years
September 17, 2018 by Allan Janssen

North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing (NAFSR) – the joint venture between Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing and Bosch – celebrated its 10 year anniversary last week with an employee event. “The partnership represents the essence of collaboration” said Brian Lewallen, president of…

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The young and the licenced
September 14, 2018 by Adam Malik

Millennials with driver’s licences want to keep driving despite the popularity of autonomous vehicles. However, younger generations don’t feel the same way

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Uber to open engineering hub in Toronto
September 14, 2018 by Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press

Uber Technologies Inc. is building a roadmap to become more than a ride-hailing app and it’s chief executive is indicating Toronto will figure into that transition. Dara Khosrowshahi hinted at global plans for bus and train services, the expansion of…

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Fiat Chrysler pumps more money into autonomous testing
September 13, 2018 by Adam Malik

More than $30 million is being invested by Fiat Chrysler to further development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan. The facility has a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature…

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Report shows significant cost savings of EVs
September 12, 2018 by Adam Malik

Canadians can save a whack of dough by buying an electric vehicle, according to a new study – upwards of 77 per cent when compared to the costs of operating and maintaining a gas-powered vehicle. The 2 Degrees Institute compared…

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Webinar to discuss advanced technology and apprenticeships
September 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) will host an “Apprentice Perspective” webinar about The Impact of Digital Technologies, Automation, and Technological Change. The live event at 1 p.m. EDT on Sept. 24 will feature findings from the latest Apprentices in Canada…

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Toyota to continue collaboration with Uber
September 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

The possibility of autonomous ridesharing is getting a continued boost as Uber and Toyota are expanding their collaboration. An announcement from Toyota said, “technology from each company will be integrated into purpose-built Toyota vehicles to be deployed on Uber’s ride-sharing…

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Aisin, Denso team up on electrification
September 7, 2018 by Adam Malik

Recognizing the need to meet demands of consumers and automakers, two companies are forming a partnership to boost electrification offerings. Suppliers Aisin and Denso announced that they are forming a joint venture to develop and sell electrification driving modules. “The…