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ntario companies, universities, research centres and innovation hubs are developing new technologies that are transforming the next generation of vehicles and transportation experiences. Highlights from the cutting edge of auto innovation include: • Canada’s largest automotive company, Magna International based in Aurora, has increased its R&D investment to position itself at the forefront of vehicle electrification and autonomous driving. • CanmetMATERIALS Lab, in Hamilton, is dedicated to innovation in metals and materials fabrication, processing and evaluation. • The Fraunhofer Project Centre for Composites Research at Western University in London is developing materials that are lightweight or have low life-cycle impact for manufacturers in the automotive sector.
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• Global auto assembler Infiniti launched its first North American Innovation Lab program in Toronto to take advantage of the vibrant startup ecosystem at the intersection of automotive and technology. • The Windsor, Ontario-built Chrysler Pacifica is the only available hybrid option in the minivan segment and has received numerous industry awards since its launch. • Ottawa has established one of North America’s leading all-weather test environments for connected and autonomous vehicles. Content courtesy of Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade www.investontario.ca
