Ontario Construction News staff writer
General Motors is starting work on its autonomous vehicle test track in Oshawa.
The 55-acre outdoor track, called the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track, is part of the $170 million investment.
The CTC McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track will support advanced software and engineering work being conducted at GM’s Canadian Technical Centre campuses in Oshawa and Markham.
“The Canadian Technical Centre McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track will demonstrate to the world that Oshawa continues to be an innovative city and a proven leader in transformation, technological advancements and partnerships in the transportation and automobile industry,” Mayor Dan Carter stated.
Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2020.