As reported by Toyota Canada
QUEBEC, QC - A new era in sustainable mobility began real-world tests in Quebec today, as Toyota Canada delivered a Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (Prius PHV) to its Quebec provincial partners at a ceremony.
To mark the occasion, provincial partnership representatives were on hand to officially ‘plug-in’ to the future and deliver the Prius PHV to Québec. Quebec Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife Nathalie Normandeau, Rector and Vice-Rector of Université Laval, Denis Brière and Eric Bauce, Hydro Quebec’s Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Government Affairs Pierre-Luc Desgagné, and Toyota Canada’s Managing Director Stephen Beatty, were all present for the delivery at Université Laval’s campus today.
Toyota’s Quebec partners will share the data collected by their Prius PHV, which will be fitted with telematics equipment to record vehicle and hybrid system performance.
“Today, I am proud to help welcome the first Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid to Quebec. We intend to become an international leader in the field of electric vehicles by creating a climate that will help them flourish throughout the province. I am pleased that Toyota Canada chose Université Laval to spearhead its research project, which will benefit all of Quebec. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire knowledge and expertise that will strengthen our ties with the industry and enhance Quebec’s reputation as a leader in sustainable development,” said Minister Normandeau.
For Denis Brière, the Rector of Université Laval, “such partnerships show clearly how Université Laval is becoming a reference point for innovation and sustainable development. We offer an environment where testing systems can be set up for all branches of knowledge, benefitting everyone, both locally and internationally.”
The Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Government Affairs for Hydro-Québec, Pierre-Luc Desgagné, says that the company is playing an active role in the electrification of transportation: “This is the fourth project of this kind that Hydro-Québec has supported in the past year. The interest of the project involving Toyota in Québec is related to the participation of Université Laval and the data that will be gathered regarding the car’s behaviour and driving habits, with a view to planning recharge infrastructures.”
“We are all more conscious of the need to manage our energy use and reduce our environmental footprint,” said Stephen Beatty, Managing Director at Toyota Canada Inc. “We believe the Prius PHV will help Canadian drivers minimize their impact on the environment, with its ability to operate in electric-only mode, with a range and top speed that makes this practical for most day-to-day trips. Toyota Canada is pleased to deliver the first Prius PHV to our partners in Quebec today as we help kick off of the Canadian test trials of this vehicle.”
QUEBEC, QC - A new era in sustainable mobility began real-world tests in Quebec today, as Toyota Canada delivered a Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (Prius PHV) to its Quebec provincial partners at a ceremony.
To mark the occasion, provincial partnership representatives were on hand to officially ‘plug-in’ to the future and deliver the Prius PHV to Québec. Quebec Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife Nathalie Normandeau, Rector and Vice-Rector of Université Laval, Denis Brière and Eric Bauce, Hydro Quebec’s Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Government Affairs Pierre-Luc Desgagné, and Toyota Canada’s Managing Director Stephen Beatty, were all present for the delivery at Université Laval’s campus today.
Toyota’s Quebec partners will share the data collected by their Prius PHV, which will be fitted with telematics equipment to record vehicle and hybrid system performance.
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| To mark the occasion, provincial partnership representatives were on hand to officially ‘plug-in’ to the future and deliver the Prius PHV to Québec (Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife, Université Laval and Hydro-Quebec) (Photo: Toyota) |
“Today, I am proud to help welcome the first Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid to Quebec. We intend to become an international leader in the field of electric vehicles by creating a climate that will help them flourish throughout the province. I am pleased that Toyota Canada chose Université Laval to spearhead its research project, which will benefit all of Quebec. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire knowledge and expertise that will strengthen our ties with the industry and enhance Quebec’s reputation as a leader in sustainable development,” said Minister Normandeau.
For Denis Brière, the Rector of Université Laval, “such partnerships show clearly how Université Laval is becoming a reference point for innovation and sustainable development. We offer an environment where testing systems can be set up for all branches of knowledge, benefitting everyone, both locally and internationally.”
The Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Government Affairs for Hydro-Québec, Pierre-Luc Desgagné, says that the company is playing an active role in the electrification of transportation: “This is the fourth project of this kind that Hydro-Québec has supported in the past year. The interest of the project involving Toyota in Québec is related to the participation of Université Laval and the data that will be gathered regarding the car’s behaviour and driving habits, with a view to planning recharge infrastructures.”
“We are all more conscious of the need to manage our energy use and reduce our environmental footprint,” said Stephen Beatty, Managing Director at Toyota Canada Inc. “We believe the Prius PHV will help Canadian drivers minimize their impact on the environment, with its ability to operate in electric-only mode, with a range and top speed that makes this practical for most day-to-day trips. Toyota Canada is pleased to deliver the first Prius PHV to our partners in Quebec today as we help kick off of the Canadian test trials of this vehicle.”