Research Reports
The Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre plays a pivotal role in advancing transportation innovation through our collaborative research efforts with industry partners and governmental bodies.
By sharing our research outcomes, VTEC not only demonstrates transparency and accountability but also reinforces our dedication to driving positive change and fostering innovation in the realm of vehicle electrification.
Research Reports
- Electric Transit Buses in Manitoba: Update for Joint Task Force on Transit Electrification
Economic and Emission Profile Update Report on Electric Transit Buses Compared to Conventional Diesel. | July 2018 - Cost Benefit Analysis of Externality Factors for Battery-Electric Transit Buses
Preface, Final report
Presented under the auspices of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC). This report is provided by RRC Polytech in its capacity as an important local CUTRIC member organization. | July 2017. - Zero Emission Electric Transit Bus in Manitoba
Prepared by the Electric Vehicle Technology & Education Centre, RRC Polytech. | June 2017. - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Chevrolet Volt
First Year Report
Prepared by the Electric Vehicle Technology & Education Centre, RRC Polytech, in cooperation with the Energy Division, Manitoba Department of Municipal Government - All-Electric Mitsubishi iMiEV in ManitobaFirst Year Report
Prepared by the RRC Polytech (EVTEC), in cooperation with Manitoba Innovation, Energy and Mines | September 2012.
Second Year Report
Prepared by the RRC Polytech (EVTEC), in cooperation with the Energy Division, Manitoba Department of Municipal Government | December 2013
Third Year Report
Prepared by the RRC Polytech (EVTEC), in cooperation with the Energy Division, Manitoba Department of Municipal Government | June 2014 - All-Electric Nissan Leaf in Manitoba
First Year Report
Prepared by the Electric Vehicle Technology & Education Centre, RRC Polytech, in cooperation with the Energy Division, Manitoba Department of Municipal Government | November 2013 - Preliminary Economic Evaluation: Electric Vehicles in Manitoba
Electric Vehicle Technology & Education Centre, RRC Polytech, in collaboration with the Centre for Emerging Renewable Energy Inc. | December 2012 - Evaluation of Winter Performance of Compressed Natural Gas Refuse Trucks
Prepared by Dr. Alex Lawson, Alex Lawson Associates Inc. & Neil Cooke, RRC Polytech | November 2013 - Hydrogen Hybrid Internal Combustion Engine Transit Bus: Cold Weather Demonstration in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Prepared by Allister Hickson, University of Manitoba Transport Institute & Robert Parsons, Manitoba Energy, Science and Technology Development Initiative - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Demonstration
Prepared by Kevin Harris, North America Hydrogenics Corporation & Robert Parsons, Hydrogen Specialist, Province of Manitoba - Advanced Transportation & Energy: Presentation to the Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Presentation by Ray Hoemsen, Director, Applied Research & Commercialization, RRC Polytech | December 2011 - Hydrogen Initiatives in Manitoba
Presentation to the Hydrogen Sub-Group, Canada-Brazil Science Technology & Innovation Forum, Sao Paulo, Brazil | March 23, 2007.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Research
- Cold-Weather Modifications of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Manitoba Operation
Prepared by Curtis Gregor, RRC Polytech, & Robert V. Parsons, the Centre for Emerging Renewable Energy (CERE), 2011. - Manitoba PHEV Testing & Demonstration:
First Year Report, 2008/2009: Prepared by the Hydrogen Centre of Expertise & RRC Polytech.
Second Year Report 2009/2010: Prepared by the Centre for Emerging Renewable Energy Inc. & RRC Polytech.
Third Year Report 2010/2011: Prepared by the Centre for Emerging Renewable Energy Inc. & RRC Polytech. - EVS-24: Electric Vehicle-Related Opportunities for Canadian Industry & Organizations
Prepared by Ray Hoemsen, Director, AR&C at RRC Polytech | September 2009
Trade Show Abstracts, Presentations and Posters
- Practical Impacts of Ambient Temperature and Aging Combined on Maximum Travel Range of the Nissan Leaf.
Prepared for the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS29)
Montreal, Canada | June 19-22, 2016 - Cold Weather Travel Range and Energy Consumption of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV
Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference
Montreal, Canada | October 19 – 22, 2015 - Manitoba Battery Electric Transit Bus Fleet Development & Demonstration
Next Generation Automobiles in Miyagi
Tohoku University, Sendai Japan | October 27, 2015 - Winter Happens! Understanding and improving electric vehicle operation in cold weatherEV2014 Conference and Tradeshow
Vancouver, BC | October 28-30, 2014 - Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre: Canadian Applied Research Experience at RRC PolytechInternational Symposium on Next Generation Automobiles
Tohoku University, Japan | November 25 – 28, 2013 - Electric Vehicle Technology and Education Centre Abstract & EVS27 EVTEC Poster
EVS27 Symposium, Barcelona, Spain | November 17 – 20, 2013 - Moving Forward with a Green Economy Through the Development & Integration of Electric Vehicles
Second Annual Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Summit, Toronto | February 6, 2013 - Cold-Weather Modifications of PHEVs for Manitoba Operation
Prepared by Curtis Gregor, RRC Polytech, & Robert V. Parsons, Centre for Emerging Renewable Energy | October 2011.
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