TM4 receives funding from SDTC

July 29, 2011

On road transportation represents almost one fifth of Canada’s total GHG emissions and continues to grow. Electric vehicles have been identified as a key technology to contribute to significant net emissions reductions from the transportation sector. In order for electric drive train (battery electric and fuel cell electric) passenger vehicles to achieve their full potential for displacing fossil fuel based transportation, significant advances are required to reduce the cost, enhance performance and minimize the weight balance of electric drive trains. TM4 inc. will develop a mid-sized, 200 kW drivetrain and NEURΦ™ control system that builds on its current technology. This new drivetrain will have almost twice the energy density of current incumbent induction-based motors, while having the potential to be cost competitive with any leading induction or permanent magnet motor alternatives. The project will specifically demonstrate TM4'stechnology in an all-electric bus being developed by a consortium of companies led by Nova Bus (Volvo). The project also aims to develop a prototype pilot production line for the automated assembly of such systems.

About TM4
TM4 supplies electric motors, generators and inverters for the transportation and power generation markets. Products include customized electric drivetrains for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle manufacturers, and generators for wind turbine and gen-set manufacturers. TM4's unique permanent magnet electric motors, coupled with its power-dense electronic converters and generators, increase efficiency and performance while lowering overall operating costs.

Spun off by Hydro-Quebec in 1998, TM4 pioneered the electric propulsion system technology developed by Hydro-Quebec's renowned research center (IREQ). Today TM4 provides its customers with distinctive expertise to leverage its permanent magnet, power electronics and control technology to enhance the performance of automotive applications and electrical power production applications.

About SDTC
SDTC is an arm’s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada as part of the Government’s commitment to create a healthy environment and a high quality of life for all Canadians.
SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions. The $550 million SD Tech Fund™ supports projects that address climate change, air quality, clean water, and clean soil. The $500 million NextGen Biofuels Fund™ supports the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels.
SDTC operates as a not-for-profit corporation and has been working with the public and private sector including industry, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the financial community and all levels of government to achieve this mandate.

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TM4 receives funding from SDTC