Tag Archives: Electrified Vehicle and Alternative Powertrain Technology
Jan-2023
The McMaster EcoCAR Women in STEM event’s purpose is to highlight, inspire, and showcase the amazing women in STEM all over the GTA. Taking place January 17th, 2023, the McMaster Women in STEM event will feature some amazing speakers that range from scientists, mathematicians, enginners, programmers and more. All of our speakers are tenured women […]
Sep-2022
IN-PERSON EVENT | Toronto, Ontario | Sep. 27 – Sep. 29, 2022 ABOUT THIS EVENT Join Electric Mobility Canada to learn from industry experts that are paving the way forward in EV innovation. Sessions include everything from electrifying transit in cities to medium & heavy duty transportation fleets, future-proofing power grids to build sustainable, smart […]
VIRTUAL EVENT Transportation services are rapidly evolving, powered by new technologies and a post-pandemic need for flexibility. Conscientious planning is required to ensure inclusivity for people with limited mobility or mobility challenges, such as expectant and new mothers, and disability issues, such as wheelchair users, stand to benefit alongside the broader community. In this panel […]
May-2022
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Robbie MacLeod, ngen.ca, May 3, 2022 NGen Canada has announced a series of new innovation projects to support the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing ecosystem in Canada. As the global automotive industry undergoes the most important transformation in its history, NGen recognizes the opportunity for Canada to develop the most efficient, high-quality, and greenest cutting edge […]
Nov-2021
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, businesswire.com, November 8, 2021 Gatik’s removal of the safety driver on its daily operations signifies a historic milestone in commercializing autonomous delivery safely and at scale in B2B short-haul logistics sector. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., & BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gatik and Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced today that Gatik is operating daily without a safety driver behind the […]
ORIGINAL ARTICLE S. Wray, cities-today.com, March 3, 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a boom in online food and shopping deliveries and the ‘contact-free economy’, it is driving new interest and investment in delivery robots. An international group of 24 cities, planners, technology companies and advocacy groups are collaborating to get ahead of potential […]
This article appeared on thespec.com by Tom Hogue. To read the original post Click Here. Courtesies borne out of the COVID necessity to step aside for fellow pedestrians on a sidewalk may help as small robot delivery vehicles rise in number. These remotely-controlled devices are multiplying at a rapid pace, delivering pizzas, milk and other […]
Mar-2021
Gatik, an autonomous technology company deploying autonomous vehicles for B2B middle mile logistics, was recently awarded $997,706 in support through Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network’s (AVIN) R&D Partnership Fund, along with $8,000,000 in industry contribution, to winterize its autonomous driving technology. Gatik has major retail partners such as Walmart and Loblaw. In late 2020, it […]
Jan-2021
This article was posted on corporate.walmart.com. To read the original post Click Here. Dec. 15, 2020 By Tom Ward, SVP of Customer Product, Walmart U.S. Last year we began an autonomous vehicle pilot with Gatik to move customer orders on a two-mile route between a dark store (a store that stocks items for fulfillment but isn’t open […]
Dec-2020
This article appeared on sdcexec.com. To read the original post Click Here. Gatik will use the financing to further expand its operations across North America, its team size in Silicon Valley and growing presence in Canada. Gatik has closed $25 million in Series A funding co-led by Wittington Ventures and Innovation Endeavors with participation from […]
