Canadian Govt. to invest $2.75 billion to electrify transit systems across the country

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While we aren't leaving our homes much these days, the Government of Canada is looking at what life will be when this pandemic is over. And it hopes to take a step in an eco-friendly direction. The government recently announced plans to invest $2.75 billion into electrifying the country's mass transit over five years. The investment will include acquiring more zero-emissions buses. 

This new effort is part of a larger $14.9 billion public transportation upgrade package. But this new investment will help the Canadian government reach its goal of a 5,000 bus rollout over that five years. This program also hopes to support Canada's growing electric vehicle manufacturing sector, like Nova Bus in Saint-Eustache, Lion Electrique in Saint-Jérôme, GreenPower in Vancouver and New Flyer in Winnipeg.

Via: Engadget

Watch VW's mobile EV charging robot in action

It reminds us of R2-D2, but this robot won't accompany you on inter galaxy adventures. Instead, it tops up your electric vehicle's batteries. VW shares a teaser video of its prototype EV charging robot and how it'll do its work. The robot looks cute with its face that lights up when it grabs the battery trailer and plugs it into your car.

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Apple rumoured to begin its EV production in 2024

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A new report from Reuters is sharing with us some concrete details about Apple's secretive Project Titan division, which is the tech giant's driving car arm. The report claims Apple might be ready to produce the electric vehicle as early as 2024, which will feature a "breakthrough" monocell battery design. The tech will supposedly allow Apple to add more active material to the power cell, improving its range.

Apple is supposedly exploring the use of lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry. It might not be as dense as other battery types, but it is less prone to overheating and won't require cobalt. 

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GM files new trademark, suggesting an electric Corvette is coming

General Motors' newest trademark filing suggests there might be an electric Corvette in our future. The automaker filed a trademark for a vehicle called "E-Ray" in the "motor land vehicle" category, which could be a play on the name "Stingray—a nameplate of several versions of the Corvette.

Over the last year, GM has announced 12 new electric vehicles across its brands, but a Corvette hasn't made that list yet. If this trademark application is anything to go by, we might hear something soon.

Source: Electrek