SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Canadian drivers will benefit from research into new technologies for the automobile industry that will develop a battery pack thermal management system for hybrid electric vehicles, more efficient systems for wheel production, performance-enhancing catalytic converters, enhanced fuel cell technology and improved automotive manufacturing workplace design and ergonomics.
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), was joined today by Nina Grewal, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood-Port Kells, and by Suzanne Fortier, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, to announce five new projects to be supported by the Automotive Partnership Canada initiative.
"Our government is investing in research and development with the Canadian automobile industry to make sure these businesses continue to grow, create jobs and increase our ability to compete internationally," said Minister Goodyear. "These projects will develop new technologies and bring them to the marketplace for the benefit of Canadians."Read more...
