Go Electric research and development program

Passenger vehicle infrared (IR) transmitter and diagnostic receiver

IRDI Systems Inc. aims to make an IR transmitter for hydrogen fuelling in passenger vehicles. They will also make a handheld IR receiver for diagnostics. The project includes:

• Mechanical design
• Electrical hardware design
• Software development
• Prototype build and testing

Funding committed: $72,940

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Medium, heavy-duty dispenser design for gaseous hydrogen vehicles

Powertech Labs Inc. developed a B.C. based service to test the quality of hydrogen. This makes Powertech the only gas testing lab in Canada certified to the SAEJ2719 standard.

Funding committed: $394,201

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Fuel cells for heavy duty zero-emission trucks: A made in B.C. clean transportation solution

Ballard Power Systems made cost-effective, high-power density fuel cell membrane electrodes. These are designed for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. The project figured out new ways of pre-commercial research and development around:

• Oxygen/water vapour transport resistance
• Gas diffusion layer thermal/electrical resistance

Funding committed: $325,000

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Modular EV powertrain platform

Damon Motors Inc. designed a multi-capacity powertrain system that can be digitally power reduced. The project included:

• Validating the energy density and power delivery in a small multi-purpose form factor
• Optimizing a controlled thermal runaway management system for high density battery packs
• Validating proven high density battery interconnect manufacturing technique

Funding committed: $400,000

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Hydrogen back-up dispenser

HTEC made a back-up dispenser (BUD) for fuelling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The BUD module is fully based in B.C. to support the hydrogen fuelling network in the province. The product is ready for commercialization. It’s also ready for distribution to the global market.

Funding committed: $100,000

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Electrification of the DHC – 2 Mk1 D3 Havilland Beaver

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40 ft electric utility catamaran demonstration project

Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd. built an electric catamaran that is:

• High efficiency
• Low weight
• Zero-emission

Funding committed: $948,227

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Scale up of Grin’s all axel electric motor building on success to capture market potential

Grin Technologies Ltd. scaled up their facility used to make front all-axel light electric vehicle motors. This helps meet the market demand.

Funding committed: $348,333

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Robust, low-cost humidifier components for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle applications

Core Energy Recovery Solutions developed a next generation humidifier for automotive fuel cells.

Funding committed: $389,638

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100 kWh repurposed electric vehicle battery pack for a diesel dependant B.C. community

Moment Energy Inc. developed an energy storage system made from repurposed EV batteries.

​Funding committed: $320,500

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Hydrogen fuel cell cruise vessel

Capilano Maritime Design Ltd. designed a hydrogen fuelled harbour cruise boat.

Funding committed: $178,145

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Advanced exchange membranes for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen productions. Pilot manufacturing and testing for continued commercialization

Ionomr Innovations Inc. continued the development and commercialization of advanced ion exchange membranes.

Funding committed: $205,780

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Enhancement of zero-emission vehicle route energy modelling tool

Zen and the Art of Clean Energy Solutions created a proprietary physics-based model in Excel. It predicts the performance of battery electric and fuel cell electric buses. Zen plans to continue this work for ongoing improvements.

Funding committed: $133,526

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High voltage charger for commercial and industrial electric vehicles

Delta-Q Technologies Corp. developed an onboard battery charger for commercial and industrial EVs. It is high power and high voltage.

Funding committed: $300,000

Integrated fuel cell performance, degradation and cost model for automotive series development applications

AVL built a tool that can predict how a fuel cell will perform, wear out over time and cost.

Funding committed: $146,750

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Might-E Truck – product enhancement and diversification

Canadian Electric Vehicles (CANEV) released the next generation Might-E Truck low speed vehicle.

Funding committed: $296,610

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CAN-SAEJ2799 controller

IRDI Systems Inc. made a controller that lets trucks and buses use hydrogen more effectively.

Funding committed: $54,990