Canada pushed toward a zero-emissions economy with the expansion of Project Arrow, the country’s first fully Canadian-made connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV).
The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) leads the initiative, bringing together Canadian companies to showcase the nation’s automotive capabilities on a global stage.
On a visit to Myant Corp. in Mississauga, Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a $7-million investment to support the expansion of Project Arrow 2.0. Myant contributed knitted sensors and actuators to the steering wheel of Project Arrow.
Project Arrow is one of the most significant collaborations in Canada’s automotive history. More than 55 Canadian businesses contributed to the vehicle, which integrates components that highlight the nation’s electric-drive, connected and autonomous technology expertise. Unveiled at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the vehicle has been showcased across North America and beyond.
A previous FedDev Ontario investment of more than $5 million supported the design and build of Project Arrow, including its digital twin — a virtual platform used to test and validate CAV technologies. The initiative has fostered academic research, talent development and training while reinforcing Canada’s automotive ingenuity.
With this new funding, APMA aims to expand its fleet of CAVs and zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs), showcasing the competitiveness of Canadian suppliers while strengthening the regional automotive supply chain.
“The Government of Canada’s support for Project Arrow allowed Canadian suppliers to tell their technology innovation and advanced workforce story around the world,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.
Featured image: Project Arrow was unveiled in Canada in Toronto at the Canadian International Auto Show in 2023.
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