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The State of Electric and Smart Transportation in Québec | Understanding the province’s unique role in the global EST revolution

Overview of Québec’s EST Sector & Its Business Opportunities | Investor’ Guide

EV Overview

Dashboard to see data on the vehicles on the road in Quebec for each engine type, whether electric or something else.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The electric and smart transportation industry is taking action to address the labor shortage through the En route! project!

Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), is undertaking the En route! to Careers in EST project aimed at showcasing Québec’s know-how and attracting new talent to promote access to a qualified workforce.

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.

A turnkey solution to electrify last-mile fleets

7Gen is leading the EV revolution with its efficient end-to-end electrification of buses and trucks for one monthly fee and no investment.

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 electrification plan, the very first Ford E-Transit electric vans were added to Videotron’s fleet in June.

Electric mining service vehicle for the open-pit mining industry: Test phase starts in summer 2022

The Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI), Propulsion Québec, and the partners of the electric mining vehicle (EMV) project—Adria Power Systems, Dana TM4, L. Fournier et Fils, Nouveau Monde Graphite, CanmetMINING, Natural Resources Canada and National Research Council Canada (NRCC)—are pleased to announce the start of a nine-month test phase of an open-pit mining vehicle and its infrastructure, starting in summer 2022 at the Nouveau Monde Graphite mine in Saint-Michel-des-Saints.