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Article 26 May 2022

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 comes to mind, followed shortly by the installation and operation of the infrastructure to charge them. But what about energy management?

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Article 26 May 2022

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 causing shortages and exceptional supply delays.

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Article 25 April 2022

Energy transition, the challenge that is shaking up the trucking industry

The U.S. Department of Energy recently released a report containing a vehicle cost analysis for zero-emission medium and heavy-duty trucks.

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Press release 13 April 2022

Quebec’s Growing EV Industry Drives New Jobs But also the Need for Reskilling

Quebec has emerged as a significant player in the Canadian electric vehicle (EV) industry, with expanding ability to compete internationally. New jobs and skills will be needed along with workforce development solutions, training, reskilling, and upskilling.

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Audio 30 March 2022

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.

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Article 26 January 2022

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.

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Press release 12 January 2022

Fasken, an important new partner for Propulsion Québec

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.

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Press release 3 December 2021

A new study by Propulsion Québec highlights the electric and smart transportation industry as a great investment opportunity

The electric and smart transportation (EST) cluster, Propulsion Québec, unveiled a new study today on the province’s EST funding chain.

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Tool 24 November 2021

EST Sector Funding Directory

Funding sources available to electric and smart transportation companies according to stage of growth and technology readiness.

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Article 23 November 2021

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.

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