Achievements - développement transport intelligent - sécurité véhicules - saint-jérôme, montréal, laurentides, québec

Electric and hybrid traction

Initiation and completion of a feasibility study on the integration of biodiesel during winter conditions in the Mont Tremblant region
Development of a Generic test vehicle and setup of an advanced propulsion laboratory
Initiation and completion of a project to develop a hybrid bus with a 100% composite single-hulled structure
Development of the ZENN, NEMO (assistance) and DEFIANT vehicle
New concept of hybrid transit bus based on 100% composites monocoque structure
Optimization of an air compressor system as part of a hybrid locomotive traction chain
Review of the design and development of four prototypes for three-wheeled two-seater vehicles
Assistance in developing and prototyping an electric traction chain and suspension for an industrial vehicle
Study on the situation of LSVs at national and international levels to orient future regulations in Quebec

Biofuels

Co-foundation of the Biodiesel Quebec Counsil (CQB)
Initiation and completion of a feasibility study on the integration of biodiesel during winter conditions in the Mont Tremblant region
Technological watch on the use of biodiesel in a private fleet

Energy Efficiency

Assisting the prototyping a servo-mechanism control module and actuator of a continuously variable transmission
Assessment of systems designed to improve the energy efficiency of trucks
Assessment of the impact of particulate matters on a nanomaterial based on catalytic converter prototype (PART project)
New school bus concept using a 100% composites bodywork
Technical adaptation of a Chinese bus with regard to North American standards
Road handling testing and fuel consumption
Review of the design and development of 4 three-wheeled two-seater prototypes
Technical assistance : Add-on hydraulic hybrid system for refuse trucks
Feasibility study : Advanced transportation solutions for a sustainable Eco-touristic thematic Park en Charlevoix
Ultralight module for pick-up using polyurethane/aluminium sandwich technology