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Volkswagen to pay US$2.8 billion in U.S. diesel emission scandal
April 21, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterDETROIT – Volkswagen has been ordered to pay a $2.8 billion criminal penalty in the United States for cheating on diesel emissions tests. Federal Judge Sean Cox in Detroit followed the deal negotiated by VW and the U.S. Justice Department.…
Federal, Ontario governments invest in Ford Canada centre focusing on connectivity
March 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterJustin Trudeau has announced a joint federal and Ontario government investment in the Ford Motor Company of Canada, part of which will help establish a new research and engineering centre focusing on connectivity research and development. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Deep learning, autonomy will accelerate birth of new US$1 trillion autonomous mobility services market by 2030: KPMG
November 25, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA new “mobility services market” tied to products and services related to autonomy, mobility and connectivity will be worth well over US$1 trillion globally by 2030, according to a new report from KPMG. Deep learning – an advanced form of…
Tesla equipping cars to drive completely on their own
October 20, 2016 Michael Liedtke - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSAN FRANCISCO – Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with all the sensors, cameras and other gear needed to drive completely on their own when regulations allow the technology to take over that responsibility. The announcement made…
In first-of-its kind collaboration, Google to integrate self-driving technology into 2017 Chrysler minivan
May 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFor the first time, Google has announced that it will work directly with an automaker to integrate its self-driving system, including sensors and software, into a passenger vehicle. Earlier this week, Google said that it will integrate its self-driving technology…