Montreal, September 29, 2020 — Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and intelligent transportation (EIT), is pleased to announce a new partnership with Québecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, media and entertainment. This three-year partnership will, on the one hand, allow Québecor to strengthen its involvement in the development of the electric and intelligent transportation ecosystem, and on the other hand will enable Propulsion Québec to accompany and support the company in its plan to electrify its vehicle fleet.
For many years, Québecor has demonstrated a strong commitment to combating climate change. A member of the cluster since January 2020, Québecor announced this year, at a press conference held jointly with Propulsion Québec, its action plan to accelerate the electrification of its entire fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles, which already includes nearly 40 electric cars. This plan will focus on converting the gasoline engines of its light trucks to electric motors as well as on purchasing electric cars.
Today, through its status as a partner of Propulsion Québec, Québecor reiterates its support and commitment to the cluster and strengthens its contribution to improving mobility and the quality of life of millions of Quebecers and Canadians.
This strategic partnership makes Québecor a key contributor to the 2nd edition of IMPULSION MTL, an international forum on fleet management organized by Propulsion Québec that will launch on October 27. By 2023, Québecor will collaborate closely with the electric and intelligent vehicles cluster on various study projects and outreach activities for this ecosystem.
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“Propulsion Québec is very proud to welcome a new partner like Québecor, a Quebec flagship company that has made the fight against climate change one of its priorities and thus contributes to the effort to revive the Quebec economy in these uncertain times. The timing could not be better to reiterate its support for our cluster, at a time when governmental, economic and environmental leaders are making electrification a key driver of recovery for a greener, fairer and more prosperous society and economy. By placing its trust in Propulsion Québec, Québecor helps to grow the EIT industry and to confirm its position as a Quebec and Canadian leader in sustainable development,” said Sarah Houde, President and CEO of Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and intelligent transportation.
“Québecor is proud to partner with Propulsion Québec, a key partner with whom we will continue our commitment to combating climate change and participate in Quebec’s energy transition toward a sustainable economy. Québecor has always been a pioneer mindful of its economic, social and environmental impact within society. It is therefore with great pride that we are now accelerating our ambitious transportation electrification plan by relying on hydroelectricity to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions,” said Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Québecor.
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About Propulsion Québec
Quebec’s cluster for electric and intelligent transportation brings together all stakeholders in the sector around coordinated projects aimed at positioning Quebec among the leaders in the development and deployment of land transportation modes that favor electric and intelligent transportation. Created in 2017, Propulsion Québec now has more than 170 members from different sectors and deploys its resources across seven distinct areas aimed at developing and supporting innovative projects. The cluster benefits from the financial support of the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM), the FTQ Solidarity Fund, the City of Quebec, Québecor and ATTRIX.
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