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Ontario’s First Carbon-Negative Bus in Hamilton

6 March 2021

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) buses cost half compared to electric buses and have a similar fuel price as diesel. Diesel buses can be replaced 1-for-1 with RNG without compromising performance. Like diesel, RNG operates during freezing weather conditions and refuelling takes minutes, not hours. This demonstrates that municipalities can have carbon-neutral transit today without sacrificing performance, reliability or range.

A car on the McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track located in the Canadian Technical Centre in Oshawa Ontario

Canadian Engineers can now Test Vehicles of the Future

4 March 2021

While the track is now operational internally, an official grand opening event with external audiences is being planned for early spring, pending COVID-19 restrictions.

A self-driving delivery truck by Gatik in a parking lot

Gatik Receives Nearly $1 Million from Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN)

3 March 2021

Gatik, a California and Toronto-based autotech startup, has received $997,000 from the Government of Ontario to accelerate the research and development of the company’s autonomous vehicle technology.

A level 3 Autonomous Technology Test Vehicle

US Smart City adds Open Source Autonomous Research Vehicle

24 February 2021

Equipped with Level 3 autonomous capabilities on an open-source platform, this research vehicle will interact with local residents in a living laboratory environment, differing from other test vehicles that test only within closed courses or are limited to a host company’s proprietary platform.

Hamilton named Foreign Trade Zone in effort to become international trade hub

24 February 2021

Hamilton has been named a Foreign Trading Zone, which will allow local businesses more information about importing and exporting, as well as tax, tariff and duty relief.

An individual strapping on their helmet before going for a ride on an electric scooter

Funding Announced for Joyride E-Scooter Docking System

24 February 2021

Government funding was made possible via the Ontario Centre for Innovation (OCI) and its Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) R&D Partnership in support of the province’s push for cleaner, alternative forms of transportation.

Street view of Hess Village in Hamilton Ontario

Hamilton Developing Tool to Help Designers Improve Roadway Planning

24 February 2021

The “complete streets” tool balances all modes of transportation, and is for transparency, not to redesign each street in Hamilton, says city director.

3 individuals from Gatik standing beside their self-driving delivery vans outside of Walmart

Gatik and Walmart Expand Self-Driving Pilot

24 February 2021

Phase 2 includes Walmart and Gatik collaborating further to monitor and gather new data to help remain on the leading edge of driverless autonomous vehicles.

Gatik Closes $25M in Funding Round

24 February 2021

Gatik will use the financing to further expand its operations across North America, its team size in Silicon Valley and growing presence in Canada

A self-driving delivery truck by Gatik in the parking lot at the Loblaw head office

Loblaw Partners with Gatik to Bring First Autonomous Delivery Fleet to Canada

24 February 2021

COVID-19 has made self-driving trucks and other robotic deliveries more appealing than ever, given the boom in e-commerce and greater need for social distancing caused by the pandemic.

Hockeystick launches AI Powered Matchmaking Platform for Start-Ups and Investors

24 February 2021

Data platform company Hockeystick is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new “matchmaking” product that connects startups with funding opportunities.

CITM Harmonize Mobility Innovator Spotlight - Transport Efficiency with Autonomous Delivery Robots

Harmonize Mobility Inc: Transport Efficiency with Autonomous Delivery Robots

24 February 2021

Harmonize Mobility is a Canadian company focused on transport efficiency with autonomous delivery robots.

NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS SIGNAL THE NEAR COMPLETION OF SMART MOBILITY NETWORK IN HAMILTON

21 July 2020

Original Article, J. Gauvreau, Innovation Factory, July 21, 2020 Hamilton, Ont., July 22, 2020 –

News

Ontario’s First Carbon-Negative Bus in Hamilton

Canadian Engineers can now Test Vehicles of the Future

Gatik Receives Nearly $1 Million from Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN)

US Smart City adds Open Source Autonomous Research Vehicle

Hamilton named Foreign Trade Zone in effort to become international trade hub

Funding Announced for Joyride E-Scooter Docking System

Hamilton Developing Tool to Help Designers Improve Roadway Planning

Gatik and Walmart Expand Self-Driving Pilot

Gatik Closes $25M in Funding Round

Loblaw Partners with Gatik to Bring First Autonomous Delivery Fleet to Canada

Hockeystick launches AI Powered Matchmaking Platform for Start-Ups and Investors

Harmonize Mobility Inc: Transport Efficiency with Autonomous Delivery Robots

NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS SIGNAL THE NEAR COMPLETION OF SMART MOBILITY NETWORK IN HAMILTON

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