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FINANCING | $50 million from Finalta Capital in non-dilutive financing dedicated to the Electric and Smart Transportation sector
Fast growing, innovative companies from the electric and smart transportation (EST) sector in Québec take advantage of the $50 million in funding dedicated to the EST ecosystem by Finalta Capital, one of Canada’s largest funds specialized in non-dilutive tax credit and government grant financing, announced in March 2023 as part of the Impulsion conference, the International EST Summit organized by Propulsion Québec.
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Demand response: Save money by using hydro at the right times
If you could lower your company's hydro bill while contributing to the collective effort to support Quebec’s energy transition, would you? Yes, most likely! How? By curbing power demand for buildings and equipment during peak demand events.
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Electrifying school bus fleets : The importance of adapting buildings and infrastructure
In this series of articles, we demystify the key steps of converting your school bus fleet to electric power thanks to the Transporteur+ guide. This guide aims to provide easy and direct access to resources to clarify the steps, issues, conditions and facilitating measures for a successful transition to electrification.
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Electrifying school bus fleets : Implementing the pilot project and phase-in
In this series of articles, we demystify the key steps of converting your school bus fleet to electric power thanks to the Transporteur+ guide. This guide aims to provide easy and direct access to resources to clarify the steps, issues, conditions and facilitating measures for a successful transition to electrification
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Electrifying school bus fleets: The importance of choosing your suppliers
In this series of articles, we demystify the key steps of converting your school bus fleet to electric power thanks to the Transporteur+ guide. This guide aims to provide easy and direct access to resources to clarify the steps, issues, conditions and facilitating measures for a successful transition to electrification.
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The key to a successful school bus fleet electrification project
In this series of articles, we demystify the key steps of converting your school bus fleet to electric power thanks to the Transporteur+ guide. This guide aims to provide easy and direct access to resources to clarify the steps, issues, conditions and facilitating measures for a successful transition to electrification.
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FLO®: sparking change, one charge at a time
FLO became a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging in North America by integrating the process from start to finish: manufacturing charging stations, developing software and managing its network. To stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving, innovation-driven market, the company turned to the Fonds de solidarité FTQ to support its growth.
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A TRIBUTE TO THE WOMEN IN OUR ECOSYSTEM – A portrait of the situation in the public domain
For a long time, the transportation sector consisted mostly of men. In the past ten years or so, more and more women can be found around discussion tables, in management roles and on executive boards of different leading corporations and organizations in our ecosystem.
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BUSINESS MODELS AND FINANCING : Attract Investors to the EST Sector
Electric and smart transportation sector (EST) financing is a key element, both for start-ups and well-established organizations. Despite the multitude of economic and environmental opportunities stemming from EST, many investors are unfamiliar with our sector.
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LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES : Local and international impact is on the horizon !
The lithium-ion battery sector is a key player in the future of electric and smart transportation in Quebec. Increasing announcements are highlighting the economic and environmental implications both locally and internationally.
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Will industrial strategies chart a new course for the future of Quebec industries?
The Quebec economy—and more broadly the world economy—faces multiple challenges: the climate crisis, supply chain problems, labour shortages, inflation, etc. Quebec has an abundant supply of resources, know-how, and expertise; however, the next points on its agenda should include structuring, developing, and planning industrial activities.
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Hosting a Charging Station?
The new Clean Fuel Regulations, SOR/2022-140, (the “Regulations”) aim to displace the use of fossil fuels and promote the use of electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
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