Category Archives: Automobiles

Loblaw to launch Canada’s first autonomous delivery fleet in December

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Loblaw has partnered with software startup Gatik AI for its first autonomous delivery service. , Photo supplied http://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/loblaw-to-launch-canada-s-first-autonomous-delivery-fleet-in-december-1.1526410

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MPI cancellation fees and their legislated monopoly

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Here is some information about MPI cancellation fees and their legislated monopoly. Also if you ever have issues with MPI don’t always accept the initial response or even a supervisors whether it on the phone or in person. I went … Continue reading →

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Fossil fuel demand has likely hit its peak, BP says – Globe and Mail

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Pumpjacks draw oil out of the ground near Olds, Alta., Thursday, July 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Emma Graney Energy reporter Published September 14, 2020 For Subscribers Options to listen to or read article The article gives two different … Continue reading →

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Meet the Watfly Atlas, a Personal Electric VTOL Coming in 2021 – Robb Report

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/personal-aircraft-new-form-of-mobility-2915678/ Interesting vertical take off and landing vehicle student project at the University of Waterloo. You can advance purchase for about $150,000. Apparently no license needed in at least the US but I would think everyone better of if the … Continue reading →

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Have the Canadian Federal emmissions reduction plans started working?

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Oct 8 2019 – Concerned Citizen Social misleadia post or rant? “Canada had a 0.6% rate of reduction in emissions per year under the Liberals the UN has reported well under the 3.5% promised. The US delivered 1.5% reduction while … Continue reading →

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Warning about some auto garages, dealers and quick lubes over charging for service or safety inspections – how to prevent being taken advantage or what to do if you have

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Hi-Tech Auto Service (NAPA AutoPro) on Pembina highway – Google — Oct 6 2019 – Concerned Customer Warning about some auto garages, dealers or quick lubes over charging for service, safety inspections and failing more items then needed plus how … Continue reading →

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B.C. senior slapped with $368 distracted driving fine for cellphone in cup holder | Globalnews.ca

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

BY EMILY LAZATIN CKNW Posted October 1, 2019 Updated October 2, 2019 A very large portion of traffic enforcement is focused on targeting known and even created engineering deficiencies to maximize revenue. It comes at the cost of proper public … Continue reading →

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Ford targets Tesla with its new electric-truck claim

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Ford on Tuesday released a video of an all-electric F-150 prototype truck towing 1.25 million pounds of double-decker rail cars carrying 42 Ford pickups. Source: Ford Years away but Ford is not known to promote this far ahead so is … Continue reading →

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Illinois might start charging $1,000 per year to own an electric vehicle: ‘It’s outrageous’ – Chicago Tribune

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Nicoletta Skarlatos, of Chicago, stands May 9, 2019, with the Tesla Model S that she purchased to avoid having to pay to keep a gas tank filled. Skarlatos and other owners of electric cars may be facing a $1,000 annual … Continue reading →

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Family of deceased Model X owner sues over 2018 crash – Ars Technica

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

The charred remains of Walter Huang’s Tesla Model X. S. Engleman / NTSB May 1 2019 https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/05/family-sues-tesla-over-deadly-2018-autopilot-crash/

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