Thanks to artificial intelligence and robotics technology, the future of self-driving cars is becoming a reality. The City of Toronto recently trialed a fleet of automated shuttles, and other major urban centers like San Francisco, California, and Phoenix, Arizona, are similarly testing fleets of taxis and mass transit vehicles. Toronto companies are building the technology to power these automated vehicles. These are some to know.
Autonomous Vehicle Companies in Toronto
- General Motors
- Magna International
- eLeapPower
- NuPort Robotics
- Turo
Autonomous Vehicle Companies in Toronto to Know
General Motors is an American enterprise automotive company that engineers and manufactures cars, trucks and automotive parts. GM’s autonomous electric vehicle team develops fully autonomous products that can be used by people who cannot drive. Its current offerings include Super Cruise mode, which is available in some of its newer EVs.
Magna International makes automotive mobility products, including smart seating systems for cars and trucks, driver-assisted parking systems and associated software and hardware. It also manufactures autonomous robotic delivery vehicles that are designed for the last-mile delivery stage of supply chain management.
eLeapPower is a technology company that specializes in integrated inverters and wireless chargers for electric vehicles. These components allow EVs to charge more quickly, range longer per charge and receive more power to their motors, which address the three major pain points that are barriers to EV adoption. The company offers wireless charging technology for autonomous vehicles.
NuPort Robotics is an autonomous trucking company that operates fleets of self-driving vehicles. NuPort trucks drive cargo within rail terminals, shipping ports and trucking yards. The company also offers customized sensors that can convert any truck into an autonomous vehicle, using widely compatible hardware for easy conversion.
Turo is a peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing platform that replicates the Airbnb model, redesigned for cars. Verified users can rent an expansive variety of cars and trucks from local owners, with booking and payment through the Turo platform. Turo’s listings include Tesla vehicles that are equipped with the T-FSD, Full Self-Driving autonomous mode.
