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MELT VR Simulator Development
Edmonton-based Serious Labs will develop a virtual reality (VR) commercial truck driving simulator. As a leader in VR simulation solutions for heavy duty truck operators, Serious Labs will use the money to design, manufacture, and pilot the simulator in Alberta. Commercial deployment is expected to begin in 2024, with the simulator to be made available…
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Alberta Zero Emission Hydrogen Transit (AZEHT)
The Alberta Zero Emission Hydrogen Transit (AZEHT) project will demonstrate two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEB) to be used in road trials shared by the municipalities of Edmonton, Strathcona County, with the active participation of Calgary, and Banff/Bow Valley. The AZEHT project will give Alberta municipalities hands-on experience with the FCEB technology and position…
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Hydrogen Locomotive Program
In December 2020, CP announced plans to design and build North America’s first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive using fuel cells and batteries to power the locomotive. To help expand this program, ERA has committed $15 million through its Shovel-Ready Challenge, enabling CP to increase the number of hydrogen locomotive conversions in the project from one to…
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Advanced Dual-Fuel System Commercial Demonstration
IFS has developed an innovative technology that allows heavy duty truck engines to displace an impactful amount diesel fuel with cleaner burning and cheaper natural gas. After completing several years of research and development and comprehensive testing, IFS will partner with Westcan Bulk Transport (“Westcan”) to commercially validate IFS’ technology. ERA funding and support will…
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First of Kind Commercial Deployment and Demonstration of 100 Class 7 or 8 OEM Commercial CNG/RNG Powered Vehicles
ATCO, in conjunction with Clean Energy and Cummins Westport will deploy a first-in-Alberta commercial demonstration of 100 OEM Class 7 and/or 8 commercial tractors, powered by the 2018 Cummins Westport ISX12N Near-Zero engine. These tractors will be supported by two commercial-grade refueling stations in Calgary and run on CNG and/or RNG fuel. This project is…
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ENMAX E-Fleet Pilot
ENMAX will pilot electric vehicle technology on two medium-duty trucks within our fleet. This first-in-Canada demonstration will test the technology in the operational environment of a utility and in all weather conditions, including harsh winters. During the pilot, truck capacity and performance, and battery and charging infrastructure performance and usage, will be monitored and analyzed…
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Alberta Zero Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC)
This project will feature the development of two long range fuel cell electric trucks (FCET) for operation between Edmonton and Calgary. These fuel cell hybrid trucks will be powered by Ballard Power Systems next generation, proton exchange membrane fuel cell engine, integrated along with a lithium ion battery pack into a hybrid electric drive by…
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Demonstration of Battery-Based Bus Charging Routes
eCAMION will demonstrate a set of electric bus charging technologies that will reduce barriers for electric bus adoption. The demonstration will feature two components: Showcase a practical solution for upgrading the capacity of existing electrical infrastructure to enable conventional electric bus charging infrastructure: eCAMION will install and integrate up to 1.5 MW of energy storage…
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Electric Bus On-Route Charging Deployment
The objective of this project is to evaluate the processes, challenges, and opportunities observed when deploying 10-15 electric community shuttle buses in Calgary and operating them out of at least two hubs. The project will: The lessons learned from this project will support Calgary Transit’s readiness when exploring large scale EV deployment and fleet renewal…
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Controller systems to utilize up to 50% NG with diesel in vehicles
Hi-Tec Fuel and Auto Ltd. has a long history of innovative fleet solutions, including natural gas conversions, upfitting, maintenance and repair. Hoping to add to their successes, this project demonstrated a dual fuel technology, a conversion technology system, and added it to an existing heavy duty (HD) vehicle diesel engine, enabling the HD diesel engine…
