EV/AV Report: Mercedes-Benz develops solar paint to charge electric vehicles; while emergency vehicle lights may interrupt autonomous vehicle driving systems
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Mercedes-Benz is reportedly developing a solar paint that could charge electric vehicles; while new research from Ben-Gurion University indicates that emergency vehicle lights may interrupt autonomous vehicle driving systems. Solar start-ups Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is developing a solar paint designed to charge […]
Reconsideration Refusals: NHTSA refuses to reconsider final ruling on mandatory AEB systems despite industry pushback
Toronto, Ontario — Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the final rule on making automated emergency braking (AEB) technology standard on new vehicles will continue despite industry pushback. This decision was originally made in 2016, with the NHTSA officially issuing a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard in April 2024. […]
A Crime-Stopping Connection: Government of Canada partners with INTERPOL to help prevent continued auto thefts
Ottawa, Ontario — On November 25, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs announced up to $3.5 million in funding for project “Drive Out,” a joint initiative with INTERPOL to help combat transnational organized vehicle theft. According to a government statement, the recent funds will be distributed over the […]
Insurance Increases: Ontario continues with consultation process on ability to sell automobile insurance products at dealerships
Ottawa, Ontario — On November 22, the Ontario Ministry of Finance announced that it is proceeding with the plan—first announced in Ontario’s 2024 Budget—to give the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) the power to initiate a pilot project permitting the sale of automobile insurance products by auto dealers, manufacturers and finance companies at motor vehicle […]
Assembly Advancements: BMW using autonomous technology to have vehicles drive themselves off the assembly line
Dingolfing, Germany — In an effort to enhance technological efficiency, newly manufactured BMW vehicles are reportedly rolling themselves off the assembly line without the need for a driver. Specifically, said vehicles employ an autonomous driving system that allows them to follow a predefined course inside the automaker’s factory in Dingolfing, Germany. As noted by online […]
