Volvo Group and Hydro-Québec: co-presenters of Impulsion 2025 

Montréal, February 17, 2025 — Propulsion Québec, the industrial cluster for electric and intelligent transportation, is back again this year with a new edition of Impulsion 2025, the must-attend event for electric and intelligent transportation in Canada, to be held on March 31 and April 1, 2025, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. This prestigious summit will welcome two major co-presenters: the Volvo Group and Hydro-Québec.   
  

Volvo Group, through Volvo Trucks, Nova Bus, Mack Trucks and Prevost, is a world and local leader in the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, buses and coaches – NovaBus already offers an electric bus and Prevost, as early as 2026, will offer a 100% electric coach to their customers – a strategic priority in Quebec. This partnership with Impulsion 2025 reflects the company’s commitment to transforming the transportation of goods and people, one of the priorities of this edition.   
 

Volvo Trucks offers a complete range of electric trucks for regional transport and construction, providing Quebec businesses with sustainable, high-performance solutions. Mack Trucks, mainly active in North America, has developed the LR Electric, an electric truck designed to reduce emissions and noise pollution in urban environments.   
 

The group’s companies are a perfect illustration of the alliance between innovation and sustainable development, two pillars at the heart of Impulsion 2025 discussions. By uniting forces and visions, the Volvo Group is helping to make the Summit a platform for building an electric future for Quebec and beyond.  

“ Propulsion Québec is honored to have the support of two world-class companies for its upcoming Impulsion 2025 summit. Both Volvo and Hydro-Québec embody excellence in innovation and commitment to the energy transition. Together, these partners provide concrete solutions for electrifying transportation, from heavy-duty vehicles to recharging infrastructures, and we are privileged to have them as co-presenters of this important industry gathering, which will bring together several hundred participants from here and abroad.” Michelle LLambias-Meunier, CEO – Propulsion Québec. 

” Volvo Group is pleased to join Propulsion Québec and Hydro-Québec in co-presenting Impulsion, the International Summit on Electric and Smart Transportation. Anna Westerberg, President, Volvo Bus will take the stage to talk net-zero, future mobility, and how Volvo is keeping society moving through innovation and collaboration. “We look forward to share our expertise and collaborations with key industry players to accelerate the adoption of innovative and sustainable solutions that are already transforming mobility today.”Anna Westerberg, President, Volvo Bus 

“ The electrification of transportation is essential to decarbonize Quebec’s economy. This sector will play a crucial role in the growth of electricity demand over the next few years. Hydro-Québec is determined to support this energy transition by providing clean, renewable energy to meet the growing needs of our society. We are proud to be co-presenters of the International Summit on Electric and Intelligent Transport, a key event for the future of sustainable mobility.” Dave Rhéaume, Executive Vice President – Commercial Activities and Chief Customer Officer, Hydro-Québec  

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Quebec’s electric and smart transportation cluster rallies key industry players around collaborative projects designed to put Quebec at the forefront of electric and smart transportation development and deployment, all for the benefit of Quebec’s economy and the environment. Created in 2017, Propulsion Québec has 215 members from a variety of sectors and deploys its resources across six distinct working groups to develop and support innovative projects. The cluster receives financial support from the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), Fasken, Hydro-Québec and Fonds de solidarité FTQ. 

Impulsion is the largest international summit dedicated to electric and intelligent transportation in Canada, organized by Propulsion Québec. For its 5ᵉ edition, to be held on March 31 and April 1ᵉʳ, 2025 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Impulsion will feature Sweden, recognized as a world leader in green transportation. This must-attend event brings together international delegations, influential leaders and cutting-edge experts to explore key trends, foster innovation and create strategic collaborations. Conferences, workshops and networking will provide a unique platform for building the future of intelligent transportation, here and elsewhere. 

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs more than 100,000 people and serves customers in almost 190 markets. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. 

The whole world is mobilizing and investing massively in the energy transition. Québec enjoys an enviable position with clean energy and low rates but must seize the opportunity to decarbonize and create wealth while meeting customer expectations. Hydro-Québec’s Action Plan 2035-Vers un Québec décarboné et prospère will help reduce greenhouse gases, meet projected growth in electricity demand and offer customers reliable, simple and affordable service.