The first automated vehicles are now operating on Ontario roads through a pilot project involving cars developed by the University of Waterloo, the Erwin Hymer Group and BlackBerry QNX. Three automated vehicles are to be tested beginning today in technology that could lead to development of self-driving cars. Kitchener-Centre MPP Daiene Vernile and Transport Minister Steven Del Duca arrived in an automated car for an announcement of the pilot in Waterloo, Ont., on Monday morning. The researchers are evaluating how the vehicles operate under various weather conditions and road conditions as well as various levels of automation. Currently, technology allows the vehicles to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles without intervention from the driver.

Source: CBC News November 28, 2016 14:19 UTC