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Title:

Intelligent Electric Vehicle Charging Station Tester

Agreement Number:

999542

Agreement Value:

$99,500.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2022 - Mar 24, 2023

Description:

Electric Vehicle owners in Canada often discover that public charging stations are not functional, leaving them stranded and frustrated. The issue of reliability and downtime was flagged by CSA in its most recent report on charging infrastructure; it is negatively impacting public perception and acceptance of EVs and delaying the electrification of the automotive sector. In some recent cases, malfunctioning EV charging stations have even caused damage to the EV, requiring them to be towed and incurring thousands of dollars in repairs. This presents an unacceptable liability for EV station operators. Most charging stations are currently tested only at installation time by electricians. In this project, Tecium will develop a smart EV charger handheld tester giving information about the functionality of the charging station.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4G 1R9

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q3-999542

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

807890165

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Tecium Designs Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Don Valley West

Federal Riding Number:

35021

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541514