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Unlocking the Full Life Cycle Value from Connected Car Data

5 July 2021

Original Article, M. Bertoncello et al., McKinsey & Company, February 11, 2021 Connected cars provide a unique customer experience while simultaneously delivering cost and revenue benefits to mobility companies, including OEMs, suppliers, dealers, insurers, fleets, tech players, and beyond. To date, however, most players have overlooked opportunities to monetize data from

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IRIS Recently Named to the GI Hub InfraChallenge Top 10

5 July 2021

Original Article, gihub.org, July 1, 2021 It’s time to announce the Top 10 solutions for resilient infrastructure. InfraChallenge 2021 invited ideas for building and maintaining better, more resilient infrastructure. Today we announce the Top 10 competitors whose solutions leverage technologies from artificial intelligence to data mining.

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How Hydrogen Combustion Engines can Contribute to Zero Emissions

27 June 2021

Original Article, B. Heid et al., McKinsey & Company, June 25, 2021 Hydrogen combustion engines can leverage existing technologies and provide a zero-emissions option for specific use cases while supporting the growth of hydrogen infrastructure. Regulators are tightening emissions rules for on-highway trucks in many of the world’s largest markets

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University of Waterloo Launches Canada’s First driverless, Autonomous 5G Shuttle

24 June 2021

Original Article, Media Relations, University of Waterloo, June 24, 2021 The University of Waterloo is showcasing the operation of a driverless, autonomous shuttle research program that will transport students and staff around campus. The demonstration of the shuttle, dubbed “WATonoBus” by the research team, is the first of its kind

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How Thermal Imaging Can Improve Autonomous Driving Sensory Systems

23 June 2021

Original Research Article, B. Miethig and E. Huangfu, June 2021 For autonomous driving, thermal imaging sensors combined with convolutional neural networks can ably detect and classify objects, even when available data is limited. The field of autonomous driving has made considerable strides in the past decade with the advent of

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Autonomous Driving: Closer than you Think?

22 June 2021

Original Article, K. Ingram, June 1, 2021 While electric mobility has so far been largely passenger-vehicle driven, autonomous driving has stronger early potential in the commercial and transit sectors, too. In Canada, for example, Electric Autonomy‘s previous reporting has examined self-driving fleets being tested by Canadian Tire and Loblaw/Gatik, pilot

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Meet the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers of 2021

15 June 2021

Original Article, S. Yoon and M. Hillyer, June 15, 2021 From artificial intelligence to healthcare to fintech, the latest group of World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers blends entrepreneurial spirit with science and engineering to tackle global problems head on. The 2021 cohort of young and growing tech companies includes “many

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Government of Canada Invests in Hamilton-based Clean Automotive and Aerospace Hub

14 June 2021

Original Article, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, June 14, 2021 $10 million to establish McMaster University’s iHub to support more than 230 SMEs to commercialize new technologies for next-generation automotive and aerospace sectors The integration of advanced technology across the automotive and aerospace sectors is transforming the way

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Don’t Fear AI: It will Lead to Long Term Job Growth

11 June 2021

Original Article, M. Kande and M. Sönmez, October 26, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technological advances and the automation of many routine tasks – from contactless cashiers to robots delivering packages. In this environment, many are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) will drive significant automation and destroy jobs in

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Work Integrated Learning – A Snapshot of Programs, Benefits, and Opportunities for the Automotive and Mobility Sector

10 June 2021

Original AVIN Insights – Skills and Talent Series Report, avinhub.ca, June 10, 2021 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities can bring significant benefits to both students and employers and help build a strong talent pipeline for the sector. In this insights piece, we provide a snapshot of these benefits, the different

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Coalitions Among Canadian Stakeholders are Essential to Avoid EV Dystopia

9 June 2021

Original Article, N. Lemphers, May 19, 2021 Sustainable transportation hinges on EV adoption, but it also requires that there is fewer cars, more transit, safer streets and sound planning. Ultimately, the wide array of benefits means there are many potential allies for EV advocates to work with in turning heads

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P3 Mobility Paves The Way for National Automated Vehicle Deployment

9 June 2021

Original Article, L. Cowan, June 8, 2021 The new startup doesn’t just test vehicles: P3 Mobility’s proprietary software platform also facilitates the revenue generation necessary to finance smart road infrastructure and connected vehicle services.

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Paint It Red – A Multimethod Study of the Nudging Effect of Coloured Cycle Lanes

9 June 2021

Original Research Article, A. Fyhri*, K. Karlsen, and H. Sundfør, published in frontiers in Psychology, June 2, 2021 This article provides a comprehensive look at the impact of red cycle lanes in Oslo, Norway, and supports previous findings that coloured cycles lanes can impact both motorists’ and cyclists’ behaviour, as

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Volvo Begins Autonomous Pilot in Sweden Port

7 June 2021

Original Article, HDT Staff, June 4, 2021 Volvo Autonomous Solutions, together with commercial partners, is now taking the next step towards autonomous transport solutions within the port and logistics center segment. Through a commercial pilot program, Volvo is collecting data with a sensor-equipped truck in the port area of Gothenburg,

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Understanding EV Batteries

4 June 2021

Original Article, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association and Call2Recycle, June 1, 2021 Electric vehicles (EV) are entering the market as alternatives to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Burning gasoline or diesel in passenger cars and trucks emits greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transitioning to EVs is an effective way to

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Experts Make Strong Call for Federal Strategy to Advance Canadian EV Battery Supply Chain

4 June 2021

Original Article, E. Buchanan, Electric Autonomy Canada, June 3, 2021 Canada is spoiled for advantages: technology, minerals, scientists, manufacturers and markets. Across nearly 10 million square kilometres, this country has all the ingredients needed to build out a leading global EV battery supply chain. It’s a recipe for success, but

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More than 60 New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Ontario and Quebec

3 June 2021

Original Article, Natural Resources Canada, April 16, 2021 The Government of Canada is building a low emissions energy future to strengthen the economy, create good, middle-class jobs and support our natural resource sectors. The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a more than $235,000 investment for

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Why Electric Cars will Take Over Sooner than You Think

3 June 2021

Original Article, J. Rowlatt, June 1, 2021 We are in the middle of the biggest revolution in motoring since Henry Ford’s first production line started turning back in 1913. And it is likely to happen much more quickly than you imagine. Many industry observers believe we have already passed the

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Unlocking the Full Life Cycle Value from Connected Car Data

5 July 2021

IRIS Recently Named to the GI Hub InfraChallenge Top 10

5 July 2021

How Hydrogen Combustion Engines can Contribute to Zero Emissions

27 June 2021

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University of Waterloo Launches Canada’s First driverless, Autonomous 5G Shuttle

24 June 2021

How Thermal Imaging Can Improve Autonomous Driving Sensory Systems

23 June 2021

Autonomous Driving: Closer than you Think?

22 June 2021

Meet the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers of 2021

15 June 2021

Government of Canada Invests in Hamilton-based Clean Automotive and Aerospace Hub

14 June 2021

Don’t Fear AI: It will Lead to Long Term Job Growth

11 June 2021

Work Integrated Learning – A Snapshot of Programs, Benefits, and Opportunities for the Automotive and Mobility Sector

10 June 2021

Coalitions Among Canadian Stakeholders are Essential to Avoid EV Dystopia

9 June 2021

P3 Mobility Paves The Way for National Automated Vehicle Deployment

9 June 2021

Paint It Red – A Multimethod Study of the Nudging Effect of Coloured Cycle Lanes

9 June 2021

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Volvo Begins Autonomous Pilot in Sweden Port

7 June 2021

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Understanding EV Batteries

4 June 2021

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Experts Make Strong Call for Federal Strategy to Advance Canadian EV Battery Supply Chain

4 June 2021

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More than 60 New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to Ontario and Quebec

3 June 2021

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Why Electric Cars will Take Over Sooner than You Think

3 June 2021

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