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Miovision Acquires Traffop to Expand Traffic Management Software Platform

22 July 2021

Original Article, J. Scott, betakit.com, July 13, 2021 Kitchener-Waterloo-based smart city startup Miovision has acquired fellow traffic software company Traffop for an undisclosed amount. The deal marks Miovision’s first acquisition and enables Miovision to offer a software-only solution to cities and towns that want to analyze traffic data without the

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Driving Ambitions: The Implications of Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector by 2030

22 July 2021

Original Report, J. Balyk et al., C. D. Howe Institute, July 20, 2021 To achieve the reduction in GHGs from Canada’s transportation sector projected in the December 2020 federal climate plan, approximately 7.7 million zero-emission passenger vehicles would need to be on the road in 2030 – equivalent to a

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Mobileye Tests Self-Driving Cars in New York City

22 July 2021

Original Article, T. Bellon, reuters.com, July 20, 2021 July 20 (Reuters) – Intel Corp (INTC.O) unit Mobileye on Tuesday said it was testing self-driving vehicles in New York City, including the bustling Manhattan borough, in an effort to prove its technology can handle jaywalkers, construction zones and even horse carriages.

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Federal Government Allocating over $200M to Hamilton’s Public Transit System

19 July 2021

Original Article, D. Brown, CBC News, July 19, 2021 The federal government says it will inject more than $200 million into Hamilton’s public transit system, including the A-line rapid transit corridor. The funding is in addition to the $1.7 billion Ottawa has committed for light-rail transit in Hamilton in the

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Safety Treatment in V2X Applications

14 July 2021

Original Report, 5GAA Automotive Association, June 2021 This White Paper describes the new challenges in the treatment of functional safety arising from the introduction of connected and distributed functions, which are typical for cellular vehicle-to everything (C-V2X) applications. A dedicated 5GAA technical working group performed a detailed analysis to determine,

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Charging Infrastructure Companies Feeling the Bite from the Global Chip Shortage

13 July 2021

Original Article, J. Paul, Electric Autonomy Canada, July 5, 2021 The dearth of chips inconveniencing the global supply chain is putting pressure on the EV industry as both automakers and infrastructure operators struggle to stay on track. In response to the deepening microchip shortages plaguing the makers of electronics —

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Net Zero by 2050

12 July 2021

Original Article, iea.org, May 2021 “We need to drive huge leaps in clean energy innovation. Most of the reductions in CO2 emissions through 2030 come from technologies already on the market today. But in 2050, almost half the reductions come from technologies that are currently at the demonstration or prototype

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New Standard Published for Low Speed Automated Driving (LSAD) Systems

9 July 2021

Original Article, C. Naden, July 7, 2021 Low-speed automated driving (LSAD) systems provide an opportunity for cities to reduce congestion and carbon emissions, thus contributing to net-zero targets and many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Designed for operation on predefined routes in low-speed environments, they are often used

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The Development of Smart Cities in the Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) Era: From Mobility Patterns to Scaling in Cities

9 July 2021

Original Research Report, T. Campisi et al., July 8, 2021 Smart cities aim to integrate technological development with different functions/components such as mobility, management of energy, natural resources, water, and the waste cycle, air quality, land use, service network, construction, but also the economy, social participation, increased employment, and citizen

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BC Enables Increased Investments in Renewable Gas and Hydrogen

9 July 2021

Original News Release, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, July 2, 2021 The Province has amended the Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Clean Energy) Regulation to increase the production and use of renewable gas as well as green and waste hydrogen in British Columbia, generating jobs and economic opportunities while

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Low Speed Chase: Why Ontario Communities are Pursuing a New Kind of Vehicle

8 July 2021

Original Article, J. Sherman, July 6, 2021 Image Source: M. Sonnenberg There’s a new type of vehicle hitting the streets of Haldimand County, but Mayor Ken Hewitt doesn’t necessarily think locals will be excited to see it around town. The southern Ontario municipality’s first low-speed vehicle began cruising its more

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The Impact of Growing Fleet Electrification on Fleet Management

8 July 2021

Original Article, B. Christiansen, utilityproducts.com, July 2, 2021 In a recent survey, 90% of fleet managers describe fleet electrification as “inevitable.” Today, electric vehicles have become more of an interest because of the green solutions that they provide, but also because of potential cost savings. Where fleet management is concerned,

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Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

6 July 2021

Original AVIN Insights – Specialized Series Report, avinhub.ca, June 2021 In this report, we highlight the different types of electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure technologies. We also discuss the major benefits of adopting EVs for both the vehicle owner and the environment, and touch upon the current market dynamics

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EV Fast Charging: How to Build and Sustain Competitive Differentiation

5 July 2021

Original Article, S. Kane et al., McKinsey & Company, June 4, 2021 As millions of electric vehicles hit the roads in the next decade, the need for fast charging will grow rapidly. To win in this already competitive market, providers must differentiate themselves. As the EV customer base expands and

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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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Miovision Acquires Traffop to Expand Traffic Management Software Platform

22 July 2021

Driving Ambitions: The Implications of Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector by 2030

22 July 2021

Mobileye Tests Self-Driving Cars in New York City

22 July 2021

Federal Government Allocating over $200M to Hamilton’s Public Transit System

19 July 2021

Safety Treatment in V2X Applications

14 July 2021

Charging Infrastructure Companies Feeling the Bite from the Global Chip Shortage

13 July 2021

Net Zero by 2050

12 July 2021

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New Standard Published for Low Speed Automated Driving (LSAD) Systems

9 July 2021

The Development of Smart Cities in the Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) Era: From Mobility Patterns to Scaling in Cities

9 July 2021

BC Enables Increased Investments in Renewable Gas and Hydrogen

9 July 2021

Low Speed Chase: Why Ontario Communities are Pursuing a New Kind of Vehicle

8 July 2021

The Impact of Growing Fleet Electrification on Fleet Management

8 July 2021

Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

6 July 2021

EV Fast Charging: How to Build and Sustain Competitive Differentiation

5 July 2021

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

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