Videotron’s first Ford E-Transit electric vans enter service
In another big step forward for Videotron’s green shift, which is a cornerstone of Quebecor’s vehicle…
Electric mining service vehicle for the open-pit mining industry: Test phase starts in summer 2022
Montreal, June 27, 2022— The Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI), Propulsion Québec, and the partners of the…
Propulsion Québec unveils three programs to support and develop Quebec’s electric and smart transportation industry
Montreal, June 23, 2022 – Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), has…
Ambition EST 2030 : a roadmap for propelling Quebec to the forefront of the electric and smart transportation industry by 2030
Montreal, June 23, 2022 – Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation, is announcing…
Current challenges in procurement : how to minimize the impact on the production of electric vehicles?
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many traces behind, including a worldwide supply chain crisis, which is…
The Benefits of Smart Charging for an Electric Vehicle Fleet
When a carrier thinks about going electric, the choice of vehicles is the first thing that…
PODCAST (in French) – Industry 4.0: competitiveness benefiting workers (not the other way around!)
After mechanization (1.0), mass production (2.0) and digital automation (3.0), the manufacturing industry is entering its fourth great wave, one where artificial intelligence and communication help machines make productivity gains while increasing the value of workers’ roles. Two Fonds experts weigh in.
How can you accelerate your transition to electrification?
The electrification of transport is unavoidable, meaning the industry will need to undergo a major transformation and adaptation of products. Re-engineering is necessary to optimize products and make them perform. To accelerate your transition to electrification, we propose 3 strategies focused on the development of new technologies and suppliers.
Fasken, an important new partner for Propulsion Québec
Montreal, January 10, 2022 — Propulsion Québec, the cluster for Electric and Smart Transportation (EST), is pleased to announce a new partnership with Fasken, one of the largest business law firms in Canada. This partnership makes Fasken an important and exclusive partner for Propulsion Québec’s legal requirements.
A new study by Propulsion Québec highlights the electric and smart transportation industry as a great investment opportunity
Montreal, December 3, 2021 — The electric and smart transportation (EST) cluster, Propulsion Québec, unveiled a new study today on the province’s EST funding chain. One of the objectives of Propulsion Québec’s funding working group is to help build connections between Quebec’s smart and electric transportation businesses and stakeholders in the funding chain to facilitate access to the funding required at different growth stages, while respecting societal goals, such as efforts to fight climate change.
From idea to reality: planning a construction project from a legal perspective
We have all, at one time or another, witnessed the poor execution of a great idea.
The first film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s masterpiece Dune, by David Lynch in 1984, is a prime example of this phenomenon—but the same thing can happen with construction projects.
How can we make it work?
Here are some elements that, while not exhaustive, can help limit the risks of failure.
Is there a regulatory framework for location data?
Analysing location data can help service providers assess whether to boost services in one part of a city versus another, at a particular time of day or in preparation for an upcoming festival, for instance. However, the data used for these analyses is linked to individuals and makes it possible to identify them. City planners and business managers working to improve our ever-changing environment must incorporate the rules for privacy protection into their activities. But what are these rules?
MERKUR, new official partner of Propulsion Québec
Montreal, June 16, 2020 — Propulsion Québec, the Cluster for Electric and Smart Transportation (EST), is pleased to announce a new partnership with Merkur, a manufacturing performance and product development firm known for its expertise in ground transportation. This one-year renewable partnership will allow Merkur to be a stakeholder in transportation electrification in Quebec and enable Propulsion Québec to complete its alignment with the ground transportation supply chain.
Five key Cybersecurity takeaways for the automotive industry
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Desjardins Group, now a major partner of Propulsion Québec
Montreal, May 19, 2021 — Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), is pleased to announce a new partnership with Desjardins, Canada’s leading cooperative financial group. This one-year partnership will support Desjardins Group’s sustainable development policy objectives tied to sustainable and connected mobility.
Propulsion Québec unveils new study on fleet electrification in Quebec
Montreal, December 8, 2020 – Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation, today unveiled…
Regional collaboration critical to North American EV battery recycling
A viable and sustainable electric vehicle battery recycling industry is within reach, but only with provincial and state collaboration. Propulsion Québec’s Simon Thibault sets out a plan
A first for Québec’s open pit mining industry: an electric heavy vehicle
Montreal, November 2, 2020 – The Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI), Propulsion Québec and the National Research…
RACE TO ZERO : New report shows zero-emission trucks, buses are ready to roll in North America
BOSTON, MA – Oct. 29, 2020 – Manufacturers are readying to meet demand for zero-emission trucks…
Telematic Data: the Key to a Successful Energy Transition
Fleet managers are currently facing the colossal challenge of the energy transition, in order to meet…