ENVO DRIVE SYSTEMS INC.

$120,000.00 CAD

≈ 19 months of average Canadian pay
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2025-2026
Agreement period
June 15, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2025-2026-Q1-1031959

Published purpose

The Utility Personal Transporter (UPT) is a lightweight, electric, and modular vehicle designed for municipal and urban applications. This pilot, in partnership with City of Victoria aims to test UPT’s real-world performance in municipal tasks like park maintenance, bylaw enforcement, event logistics, and variety of urban utility services. The project will assess operational efficiency, user feedback, and cost savings while supporting Victoria's sustainability goals. A successful pilot will validate UPT’s market fit, paving the way for wider adoption in municipal/ Urban utility fleets across Canada.

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