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$55M for research into biomass-based plastics and composites
November 4, 2013 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – The National Research Council (NRC) today announced a new $55-million initiative called the Industrial Biomaterials program. The program is aimed at helping to create more fuel-efficient vehicles and greener construction materials. The $55 million will be spread…
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$52M supports next-generation automotive research
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Hamilton, ON – Ten university-industry partnerships are receiving a total of $29.9 million in federal funding through the Automotive Partnership Canada. In addition they will be receiving a total of $22 million additional funding from industry and other partners. “The…
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Improved diesel engines the target of $1.2M project
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB – A recent project by University of Alberta (U of A) researcher Robert Hayes yielded more than just a way to reduce the use of precious metals in controlling emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles. His work also boosted the…
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$11M in funding supports automotive R&D projects
February 25, 2013 by Lab Canada Waterloo, ON – Funding for new research and development projects in the automotive industry has been announced by the Automotive Partnership Canada initiative. The projects will reduce harmful vehicle emissions, and improve the efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles. The…
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Auto research in spotlight with $34M in funding
March 26, 2012 by Lab Canada Waterloo, ON – Six new university-industry projects supported by the Automotive Partnership Canada initiative have received a total of $34 million in funding. The projects will support the development of new technologies that will provide lighter material alternatives for cars…
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$6.7M supports next-generation automotive R&D
December 23, 2010 by Lab Canada Sherbrooke, QC – A new project to develop a new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) version of BRP’s Can-Am Spyder roadster is receiving $6.7 million in funding. The project is supported by the Automotive Partnership Canada (APC) initiative. The Université de…
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2010 Synergy Awards highlight university-industry partnerships
November 8, 2010 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – The recipients of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)’s 2010 Synergy Awards for Innovation have been announced. The awards recognize university-industry research and development collaborations that lead to new products. This year’s recipients…
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