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RRC Polytech’s Electric Vehicle research featured in Polytechnics Canada video

April 4, 2024

Polytechnics Canada’s “Ready for the Challenge” video series showcases how polytechnics are solving some of Canada’s pressing challenges.

The sixth video of the series spotlights how RRC Polytech is propelling the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution and driving sustainability in Canada’s transportation sector.

The short video entitled RRC Polytech: Supporting a Green Transition in the Transportation Sector is now posted on the Polytechnics Canada YouTube channel. Click to view the video

Manitoba’s presence as a major transportation hub is growing, and RRC Polytech is fueling that growth by putting its researchers, staff, students and facilities like the Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre (VTEC) and MotiveLab™ to work in collaboration with industry to:

  • Explore, evaluate and demonstrate emerging technologies such as EVs with an emphasis on extreme weather conditions.
  • study the use of renewable fuels.
  • improve the fuel efficiency of fleets.

RRC Polytech is driving transformative change in Canada’s transportation sector by accelerating the adoption of Electric Vehicle technology and training our workforce to manufacture, maintain and repair EVs.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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