“Prepare for the transition to electric heavy transport by joining us for a test drive of electric trucks.”

The initial phase of our project will bring together fleet managers of heavy vehicles from over 100 businesses during one-day events.

Two (2) national events, scheduled for fall 2022 in Montreal and Quebec, will be complemented by a tour across six (6) additional regions. This tour aims to assist managers by exploring clean energy trends for commercial vehicles and providing operational insights for vocational truck fleets. Participants will have the opportunity to test drive electric trucks.

Reasons to Attend:

These events cater to owners and operators of heavy vehicles seeking accurate, locally relevant, and unbiased information for the electrification of their fleets. It’s a chance to discover new ways to make your company more eco-friendly.

Our events offer knowledge and address key concerns such as charging infrastructure, operational issues, and questions related to vehicle acquisition.

Attendees can engage in discussions about their electrification plans with industry leaders and experience test drives of electric heavy-duty vehicles.

Cost: Free

Stay tuned for upcoming dates as we announce new events soon!

To see our previous launch events 

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Priority at our events will be given to owners and operators of heavy-duty vehicles (PEVL) who meet the selection criteria for phase 2.

“ The Innovative Vehicle Institute debunks the myths of electrification by analyzing the implementation potential of 30 Quebec companies ”

The second part of the project will allow thirty (30) Quebec businesses to have their usage data analyzed in order to determine the level of compatibility with the current offer of electric trucks and to obtain a personalized technical and economic report to begin their transition.

Between fall 2022 and the end of 2023,  participating fleets will be supported over a period of 3 months in order to  perform the energy and operational analysis of a part of their current fleet and develop a personalized action plan.

Why participate?

• The  Innovative Vehicle Institute team and the project partners ensure that the potential for implementation is measured and analyzed in real conditions of use.

• Our electrification experts rely on your actual usage data to develop a personalized action plan to estimate the return on investment.

• Technical support for a period of three months to start your electrification project on solid foundations.

Cost: Free

Registration period: January 2022 to August 2022

Selection criteria: Owners and operators of heavy vehicles (PEVL) who have a fleet that meets the following criteria:

• Operate class 6 to 8 trucks, carriers or tractors, intended mainly for the transport of goods
• Have short distances activities

Owners and operators must be registered in the Register of owners and operators of heavy vehicles (RPEVL) to participate.

A selection committee will analyze the applications.

Start of the first cohort: November 2022

“The IVI and five (5) Quebec fleets demonstrate that the electrification of heavy-duty transport is now a reality”

Five (5) participating businesses will move from theory to practice during 2023 by testing the advantages and challenges of electric heavy-duty truck in real-life conditions. Thanks to our partners, these fleets will have access to a free one-month electric truck loan including the appropriate charging infrastructure.

Why apply?

• This phase aims to be the bridge between theory and practice by testing, in real conditions of use, the advantages and challenges of electric heavy-duty transportation in real-life conditions.
• The experience of electric driving and turnkey support including the appropriate charging infrastructure allowing simplified access to the upcoming technology.

Participant selection period: in 2023 among Phase 2 participants

A selection committee will analyze the applications received that meet the selection criteria.