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Kiwi Charge has launched an autonomous electric vehicle (EV) charging project with $1.7 million in funding from the Ontario government via the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), General Motors Canada, and Pfaff Automotive. The funding comprises a $500,000 grant from OVIN and $1.2 million from industry partners.

The project focuses on developing AI and robotics-based mobile EV charging solutions to address infrastructure challenges in public and private spaces. Kiwi Charge will prototype its autonomous charging units and conduct pilots with real estate and automotive dealerships. The latest version of its autonomous charging robot will be showcased at the Canadian International AutoShow from February 13 to 22.