Sarnia-Lambton could play a role in the research or manufacturing aspect of automated vehicles.
Beginning next year, Ontario will become the first province in Canada to test the technology on-road.
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership GM George Mallay says while it's still in the early stages, we have the expertise here.
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The government says there are nearly 100 companies and institutions involved in the automated car industry in Ontario.
They're providing nearly $3-million in funding for the initiative.
It's estimated 75 per cent of vehicles on the road will be autonomous by the year 2040.
