PRESENTATIONS & TECHNICAL PAPERS
Learn more about the latest development, research and initiatives in the heavy equipment and vehicle sector.
Presentations
Reducing Peak “Hydro” Demand – The Future Today
Ray Little from Siemens Canada presented on strategies and technology to reduce peak hydro demand when charging large fleets.
November 3, 2022
Winnipeg Transit Transition to Zero-Emission
Erin Cooke presented on all the factors that surround a decision to move fleet vehicles to zero emissions from fueling, to storage, maintenance and training and more.
November 3, 2022
Emerging Business Research Insights on Moving Vehicle Fleets to Zero Emissions
Doctors Larson and Parsons from the Asper School of business – University of Manitoba prepared a presentation on business insights for ZEVs
November 3, 2022
Transitioning Fleet Vehicles to Zero Emissions – A Road Less Paved
Dr. Michael McDonald of New Flyer presented on recommended first steps in transitioning a fleet to ero emissions.
November 3, 2022
Siemens – Off Highway Electric Drive Systems
Kyle Ferguson and Tony Monkus form Siemens presented on advances in off highway vehicle electrification and how it may pertain to agriculture.
December 1, 2021
NFI Group – Journey to Zero Emissions
Thomas Small and Dr. Michael McDonald presented on New Flyer’s latest Urban and Highway Bus Electrification projects at the VTC / RRC-P Conference
December 1, 2021
Siemens – Fleet Impact on the Electrical Grid – G. Counsell
Giles presented at the VTC / RRC-P conference in December of 2021 on strategies to reduce the peak power demand of fleets on the electrical grid.
December 7, 2021
How Machine Vision Systems will Radically Change the Flexibility of Robotic Automation Technology
Dr. Matt Khoshdarregi spoke on a multi company research project the his team is leading. By integrating vision technology, robots may be able to recognize work in front of them […]
December 12, 2021
Autonomy in the Agriculture Sector
Eric Smith of JCA Technologies presented on the latest advances in autonomy for their company in the agriculture sector.
December 1, 2021
Siemens – ICE Age to Digital Age
Ray Little of Siemens presented at the VTC / RRC-P Heavy Vehicle and Equipment and Technology Conference in December 2021. His topic covers how we got from internal combustion to […]
December 1, 2021
Charging Infrastucture Considerations – Kirk Burcar – New Flyer – NEED PDF
Kirk Burcar, VP Engineering Services from New Flyer presented on the interface between EV fleets and Infrastructure.
November 3, 2022
EV Fleet – Right Sizing Infrastructure – Manitoba Hydro
Sean Woroniak presented on fleet impact on the electrical grid as well as advice on how to interact with your utility during the process of fleet electrification
November 3, 2022
AC Transit Oakland CA, Transition to Zero Emissions
Salvador Llamas COO of AC Transit present on the valuable lessons learned over 5 million miles of zero emission bus service in the bay area in California
November 2, 2022
Technical Papers
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment – Fast Funding Inquiry – user fillable form
The VTC will send this request to 10 different project funding agencies to determine if there is interest in a direct company to funder meeting to discuss potential support. Complete […]
November 18, 2024
Emerging Business Research Insights on Moving Vehicle Fleets to Zero Emissions
Doctors Larson and Parsons from the Asper School of business – University of Manitoba prepared a presentation on business insights for ZEVs
November 18, 2024
COVID Impact on Manitoba Manufacturing Supply Chains
This study summarizes interviews done with Manitoba Manufacturers on the weaknesses exposed in their supply chains by the COVID-19 pandemic. The data was collected through interviews in November and December of […]
November 18, 2024