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

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