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Canada updates child seat safety regulations
Thursday, December 29, 2011
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that updated child car seat safety regulations come into force on January 1, 2012.
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OnStar vs. privacy: US to get involved
Monday, September 26, 2011
The controversy surrounding the change in OnStar's user policy has roused the ire of the American senate, which sees it as a major invasion of privacy.
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Government of Canada takes action on child road and traffic safety
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Researchers will be tackling the issue of traffic and road injuries in Canadian children thanks to a new significant investment by the Government of Canada. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State, Science and Technology, made the announcement today on behalf of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Quebec and SAAQ modify access to driver's licence
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The news didn't make headlines, but the government of Quebec is about to implement new measures concerning graduated access to driving which will come into effect on June 19, 2011. As of that date, drivers under age 25 will have a gradual demerit point limit while going through an intermediate phase that will lead to a full 15-point driver's record.
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FBI agent crashes stolen Ferrari F50, DoJ says it's not liable
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
In late February, Auto123.com reported a wacky story about the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice being sued by Motors Insurance for $750,000. Several weeks later, the DoJ is finally reacting to the lawsuit, saying ''it's not liable for certain goods when they're in the hands of law enforcement''.
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A driving tax for American motorists?
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
While outrageous gas prices still have drivers foaming with rage, American legislators are reportedly studying the possibility of introducing a driving tax. The goal? Charge motorists for each kilometre travelled.
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Big Three and Toyota spurn 62 mpg standard
Friday, May 13, 2011
Earlier this week, we posted an article describing the challenges facing the auto industry and the importance of the measures leading up to the establishment of a stricter Corporate Average Fuel Economy rating for all manufacturers.
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The Federal government to investigate gas prices
Friday, May 13, 2011
If the skyrocketing gas prices have you scratching your head, you're not alone. Industry Minister Tony Clement shares your confusion. He asked the House of Commons to investigate the matter and demanded explanations from oil companies, refineries and distributors.
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September 2011, the month the auto industry changed forever?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Since January 1 of this year, new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations are forcing automakers to do everything they can to ensure the overall fuel economy rating of their products drops to 35.5 mpg, or 6.62 L / 100 km, by model year 2016. This has obviously paved the way for the introduction of electric vehicles and the integration of fuel-saving technologies for cars, SUVs and trucks.
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Canada: black box to improve highway death toll
Friday, April 01, 2011
To keep the highway death toll to a minimum and enforce the safety code, Transport Canada is currently studying the possibility of the mandatory inclusion of a black box in all vehicles sold in the country from 2016 onwards.
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The Government of Canada invests in Montreal bridges
Friday, March 18, 2011
Senator Larry Smith, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding of $228 million to the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) to keep its bridges and other assets in Montreal safe.
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Drunk driving, the most pardoned offence of the decade in Canada
Saturday, February 12, 2011
According to a CBC analysis, administrative data from the Parole Board of Canada revealed that around 13% of people convicted of drunk driving were granted pardon, the highest pardon rate of all crimes resulting in a prison sentence committed between 2000 and 2010.
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U.S. government artificially boosts hybrid sales
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Bloomberg reported this week that the Barack Obama administration has bought almost a fourth of all GM and Ford hybrid vehicles sold since he took office, thereby artificially boosting hybrid sales numbers. The question now is: how popular exactly are these vehicles on the American market?
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Quebec takes another step toward a greener tomorrow
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan Canada has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Québec, the City of Montréal, Québec City, Hydro-Québec and the Agence de l'efficacité énergétique du Québec to advance zero-emission mobility in Québec.
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US Department Of Energy Closes On Fisker's $528.7M Loan
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Department of Energy announced today the closing of a $528.7 million loan with Fisker Automotive for the development and production of two lines of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). The loan will support the Karma, a full-size, four-door sports sedan, and a line of family oriented models being developed under the company's Project NINA program.
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2010-2011 budget: Motorists being forced to pay too!
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Quebec - While it agrees on the need to attack the deficit, which is a collective responsibility, CAA-Quebec is disappointed by the government's recent budget decision to impose a fuel tax increase on motorists, who are already heavily taxed. This tax hike, amounting to 4 cents per litre over four years, only increases the burden on motorists.
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Long-Term Growth Plan for Windsor Ford Plant
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Ontario is supporting the next phase of the transformation of the Ford Essex engine plant, which is expected to create and retain up to 757 new jobs over five years.
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General Motors Supports Government Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Announcement
Thursday, February 25, 2010
General Motors' brands Vauxhall and Chevrolet welcome today's announcement made by Lord Adonis and Pat McFadden in relation to the grant subsidy available for electric vehicles. GM applauds the Government's commitment to electric drivetrain technology and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the successful implementation of an EV infrastructure across the UK.
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Green Technology Grabs Provincial and Federal Support
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
TORONTO, - After unveiling the Capacity Pluggable Hybrid Electrical Terminal Truck (PHETT(TM)) shunt tractor to its Canadian customers last summer, Glasvan Great Dane is pleased to announce the addition of the equipment to the Government of Ontario's Green Commercial Vehicle Program (GCVP). The federal ecoFREIGHT program has now also made the PHETT(TM) part of its roster of eligible technology. In recognition of these exciting developments, Glasvan, as an exclusive dealer of PHETT(TM) shunt tractors in Canada, is inviting interested businesses to see the PHETT(TM) in action for themselves
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Québec remains a leader in the fight against climate change
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Today, Premier Jean Charest and Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Line Beauchamp, unveiled Québec's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by the year 2020. By targeting a 20% reduction below 1990 levels, Québec has set a goal similar to the target established by the European Union thus becoming the leader in the fight against climate change.
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Electric car charging points in Uk
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today invited cities and businesses to join together to bid for the money which will help fund the installation of charging points on streets, car parks and in commercial, retail and leisure facilities.
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60 years since the trusteeship of the Volkswagenwerk was placed in German hands
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
A memorandum summarizing the outcome of negotiations with the Federal Ministry of Economics dated October 8, 1949 and signed by Colonel Radclyffe marked the climax to the breathtaking course of developments at the Volkswagenwerk under British administration in the first four years after the war.
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Mitsubishi all-electric i MiEV Police car
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
The all-electric i MiEV city car is now helping Police Forces across the UK to crack down on crime whilst cracking down on CO2 emissions.
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Chevy Caprice Police Car Reports For Duty In 2011
Monday, October 05, 2009
An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. It's a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a host of specialized equipment and features.
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Federal and provincial ministers to attend PHEV'09
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) president Mike Elwood announced today that Deputy Premier, Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife, and Minister overseeing Plan Nord, Nathalie Normandeau, and Natural Resources Canada Minister Lisa Raitt, will be attending PHEV'09, the conference and trade show devoted to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids being held September 28-30 in Montreal.
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BMW : Security in embedded IP-based systems
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany recently launched a research project headed Security in Embedded IP-based Systems (SEIS) as part of the federal government's high-tech strategy and the research support programme ICT 2020. The initiative sets out to develop a universal security solution for internal and external vehicle networking based on the Internet Protocol.
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Ontario to build new highway service centres
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Ontario has selected Host Kilmer Service Centres Inc. as the preferred promoter to modernize and improve 20 highway service areas located on Highways 400 and 401.
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Cash for Clunkers: the U.S. Senate is about to vote
Thursday, August 06, 2009
The United States Senate will vote in the next few hours on a $2 billion extension of the ''Cash for Clunkers'' program, whose popularity was such that the initial funds of $1 billion were all spent in only a week.
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Cash for Clunkers program underway big time in the U.S.
Friday, July 31, 2009
On July 27, 2009 the so-called $1 billion "cash for clunkers" program in the U.S. was officially fired up. It's now running on all cylinders and heading down the highway in top gear. However, the Cash for Clunkers program has been a victim of its own success. Less than six days after is implementation last Friday it has been suspended for lack of funds.
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Is it really easy to buy electric cars in Ontario?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Ontario government, led by Prime Minister Dalton McGuinty, yesterday made headlines by announcing a new program that will make it easier to buy electric vehicles while ultimately helping the province become a world leader in building and driving electric cars. However, upon further review, this program is not as attractive as it seems.
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The good GM becomes the true GM
Monday, July 06, 2009
The deal is done and Judge Robert E. Gerber of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved General Motors's plan to divide its assets between the good and the bad GM.
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Cash for Guzzlers, or the end of the unquenchable vehicle
Friday, June 19, 2009
A few hours ago, the American government adopted a bill enabling the resale of un-efficient vehicles and giving an interesting incentive for the purchase of a new car with a better fuel consumption rating.
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Automotive Battery Industry Growing
Friday, June 05, 2009
Berlin, Germany - The automotive battery industry is growing at a rapid rate despite the economic crisis. The increased focus on hybrid and electric vehicles has led to battery innovation and market growth. With heavy investment in research and development, Germany is positioned to be a global leader in this market segment. Business opportunities in Germany resulting from this trend will be presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery & EC Capacitor Conference in Long Beach, California from June 8-12.
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The Alco-Tube gets approval from the FDA
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Alcotest Québec Inc. is proud to announce that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its single-usage Alco-Tube Plus breathalyzer, which has been available in Canada for a few years now. This decision allows the Quebec-based company to target the American market.
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eTV: a window to the future
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Blainville, Quebec - It's a well known fact that the greenhouse gasses (GHG) produced by vehicles have become enemy number one of the Minister of the Environment, Jim Prentice. In fact, on April 1st he announced the adoption of new regulations that will "be very effective in helping transform our automotive sector and making it greener."
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212 million dollars to recondition the Champlain Bridge
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Government of Canada's Minister of Public Works and Government Services confirmed the investment of 212 million dollars for the restoration of Montréal's Champlain Bridge. The contribution follows a request for financing made by Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated as part of a reconditioning program spanning 10 years and due to begin in 2009.
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Fuel economy standards and the 2016 target
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
American president Barack Obama finally unveiled on Tuesday the new fuel economy standards to which the big automakers will have to adhere in the next few years. The program, which the president qualified as historic, aims to establish stricter fuel consumption standards for all vehicles.
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Roundtable Calls on President Obama to Save Chrysler Jobs
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The American Policy Roundtable today called upon President Barack Obama to intervene and stop the termination of 789 Chrysler dealerships across the nation. The contract termination was announced last week by Chrysler operating under the protection of federal bankruptcy court.
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Congress Set to Create Loophole That Allows Wide Public Access to Acquire Clunker Vehicle
Thursday, May 14, 2009
With environmentalists recently expressing their strong disappointment regarding the "Cash for Clunkers" compromise legislation, it is not good news to learn that Congress is set to establish a loophole that allows widespread public access for individuals to bid on "clunker" vehicles that are supposed to be retired under the program. The proposal being circulated by House lawmakers would allow salvage auctions to process these vehicles, a dangerous move that opens the door for criminal activity from the resale of the retired cars to the public.
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Azure Dynamics Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric Selected by the City of Toronto
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of innovative hybrid green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for operators of commercial vehicle fleets, announced today that five Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric trucks were ordered by the City of Toronto. The five trucks will be put into service in three different city divisions including the Library; the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division; and Solid Waste Management Services.
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Ontario's New Drinking And Driving Law
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Ontario has toughened its impaired driving laws to drive home the message
that drinking and driving is not acceptable under any circumstance.
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Chrysler LLC Statement in Response to UAW Ratification of Contract
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
"We are thankful to the Chrysler UAW members for their support in ratifying this contract, especially during these challenging times. This was a necessary step as we move forward in revitalizing this great Company. Today's vote enables us to continue our work to meet the conditions laid out by the U. S. Treasury Department. The entire Chrysler leadership team believes in and appreciates the men and women that make up our great workforce worldwide."
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Dealers Address Automotive Crisis, Call for a National Vehicle Scrappage Program
Monday, April 20, 2009
Today on Parliament Hill, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) renewed its call for the implementation of a robust vehicle scrappage program at the federal level. Since November of last year, vehicle sales have been in steep decline in Canada and all of the other measures taken in support of the auto industry to date could be for naught if the demand side of the issue is not addressed. A fleet renewal program that is more signifigant than the current $300 program would do much to stimulate sales in Canada.
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P1-E Electric Vehicle Technology to be Available to Other EV Manufacturers
Friday, April 17, 2009
In response to Gordon Brown's call to make Britain 'a world leader' in electric cars and Government plans to incentivise the public to buy them, the technology behind the stunning-looking all-British JJAD P1-E electric sports car is to be made available to other EV manufacturers.
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Traffic safety and fines from space
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Inspired by the photo radar experiments conducted across the country and worried about the consequences of speeding in less urban settings, the Canadian Minister of Transport has announced the launch of a pilot project, this time targeting drivers in remote areas.
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Studded tires to become mandatory in Quebec next winter
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
The Quebec government, unsatisfied with the data accumulated during the first winter during which winter tires were mandatory, is about to announce a modification of the law in order to make studded tires a requirement on passenger cars.
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Location of photo radars in Québec
Thursday, March 26, 2009
On February 24, Québec Transport Minister Julie Boulet revealed the location of the photo radars and traffic cameras that will be installed in accordance with the Government of Québec's bill 42 pilot project.
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