The Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation, and Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy, Mrs Dominique Anglade, has announced an 8,6 millions $ fund from the Fonds vert to support a project in transportation electrification, according to the 2015-2020 Transportation Electrification Action Plan.
Estimated at 17,2millions$ the project brings together 5 partners; Lion Buses, TM4, AddEnergie Technologies, Solution Adetel and Alcoa Canada. It aims to develop 100% electric heavy vehicles and to make 4 prototypes (2 buses for people transportation and 2 heavy trucks for merchandise transportation).
The full press release is available online (French only)