invites you to a technical event:

RRC Polytech Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre

Where: Z113, Z Building – 2055 Notre Dame Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9

When:  Starting at 5:30 PM on Wednesday March 12, 2025

5:30 PM – Registration and Light Supper
6:00 PM – Introduction of Speaker and Presentation
7:00 PM – Begin Tour
8:00 PM – Meeting is adjourned

Cost: SAE Members – $7.00, Students – $5.00, Guests – $10.00 (includes light supper)

Our Speaker

Jojo Delos Reyes serves as the director of the Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre (VTEC) at RRC Polytech. Jojo leads and oversees applied research initiatives, with a specialized focus on advancing electrification and alternative fuel solutions in the transportation sector. Jojo and his team will provide an overview of some of their recent and active projects related to electric vehicle conversions and low cost workplace charging options.

RRC Polytech VTEC

Manitoba is a key transportation hub, and VTEC is driving the growth of this sector by advancing the development of both on- and off-highway vehicle technologies. VTEC leverages the expertise of RRC Polytech’s researchers, staff, students, and state-of-the-art facilities to support national and international manufacturers in their pursuit of vehicle performance innovations and technology development.

VTEC’s areas of focus include alternative fuels such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells, improving fleet fuel efficiency, addressing the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions, and evaluating and demonstrating emerging technologies. Specific capabilities include cold-weather and climatic testing, emissions testing, vehicle-related electronics and software development, energy conservation and alternative solutions, lightweight materials, and technology integration.

Registration

Preregistration is required. Please follow this link: https://forms.gle/UXrhkcBLTnQPxQ2T7 to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

Registration before 4 PM March 10 is required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

Note: For onsite payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org 

Safety Policies

Safety boots and glasses are recommended, but not mandatory since there won’t be teaching activities after 5:30 PM on the day of the event.

 Parking

Guests that provide their vehicle license plate numbers during preregistration can proceed directly to lot N1 Daily lot (Marked with Red star, access through “NORTH ENTRANCE”), which is located close to the Z Building. Late registrants, or those changing vehicles will need to check in at the Security Booth (marked with Yellow star, access through “MAIN ENTRANCE”) located at S1 parking lot, and mention the event name ‘Vehicle Technology & Energy’ . Guests are then welcome to park in the N1 Daily lot.

 Once parked, please enter the Z Building from its South Entrance.

Please see the interactive RRC parking map for more details: https://www.rrc.ca/maps/?campus=ndc&markers=parking

 

Invites you to a Facility Tour

Manitoba Hydro:

High-Voltage Test Facility

                        

Where:             110 Newmarket Blvd. Winnipeg MB, R3T 1Y6

When:  Starting at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Cost:                Student SAE Members - $5.00 

                           Professional SAE Members - $7.00

                           Guests - $10.00Manitoba Hydro

 

Manitoba Hydro is the province’s sole electrical and natural gas utility, evolving from the Winnipeg Gas Company founded in 1873 to its present state where it operates 16 hydroelectric generating stations and almost 11 000 km of transmission and distribution pipelines. These generating stations range as far north as the Lower Nelson River near the town of Gillam, and as far south as Seven Sisters. Harnessing the flow of the Nelson, Laurie, and Winnipeg Rivers, they boast a generating capacity of 6 100 megawatts.

 

To this end, Manitoba Hydro employs the largest group of electrical, civil, and mechanical engineers of any company in the province. From transmission line engineering to operations studies to generation design, and beyond, Manitoba Hydro works to deliver reliable, clean, and cost-effective energy to its customers. It also provides an engineer-in-training rotation program to expose new graduates to various departments within the corporation.   

The Tour

 Manitoba Hydro operates a state-of-the-art high voltage test facility, constructed in 2011 to safely and securely test components prior to installation. Touring the test facility provides a unique insight into the leading-edge design of Manitoba Hydro’s generating station equipment, and it has even been featured on the Discovery Channel.

 

Please note that all attendees must provide their own safety glasses and steel-toed boots to enter the facility. Hard hats will be provided at the test facility.

Registration

 Preregistration is required. Please follow this link to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

 

Registration before 4 PM February 14th is required. This event is limited to 20 participants.

 

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

 

Note: For onsite payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org

Parking

Parking is available in front of the Test Facility.   

Invites you to a special event:

SAE MB Student Night:

“Performance Driving Techniques” Presentation

AND Automotive Engineering Design Challenge

                        

Where:            

Room E2-110, Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering and Information Technology Complex
75A Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg MB, R3T 5V6

When: 

Starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025

6:00 PM – Registration and Light Supper
6:15 PM – Introduction of Speaker and Presentation
7:00 PM – Design Challenge
8:30 PM – Meeting is adjourned

Cost:               

Student SAE Members - FREE (but registration is still required)

Professional SAE Members and other Guests - $10

APEGM CPD:   APEGM members credit 2 Professional Development Hours for “Informal Activity”

 

The Presentation

Auto racing is a combination of driver skill and vehicle capabilities. This presentation will focus on high performance driving techniques used in road racing, autocross and performance driving.

 

The Design Challenge

After the high performance driving presentation, the goals and rules of the Automotive Engineering Design Challenge will be presented. Teams of 4-5 will be created that are a mix of SAE students, professional SAE members, and other guests. Each team will be allowed to choose from a variety of (somewhat random) supplies to build their prototype, within an allotted time. Once the prototypes are constructed, there will be a competition to decide the winning design.

 

This will be a fun event and a great networking opportunity for students and professionals alike!

 

Our Speaker

Corey Dyck is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the U of Manitoba. While working in the heavy-duty transit industry, he's pursued amateur motorsports as a passion for over 20 years now. Corey has won a few Canadian National Championships and has placed in the top 10 in US National competitions in his chosen sport of autocross. He's created, refined, and instructed at a local autocross racing school that has helped hundreds of drivers reach their personal goals in amateur motorsports over the past 20+ years. 

 

Student Recognition

SAE Manitoba would like to recognize the world-class UMSAE student organization here in Manitoba. Together, they form one of the largest student member groups in the world. This event celebrates their participation in SAE, their contribution to the industry, and their role in the development of the engineering function in society, and gives them a networking opportunity with professional SAE MB members. It also gives the professional members a chance to show their support for the students by contributing to this event.

 

Registration

Preregistration is required. Please follow this link: https://forms.gle/YYwHGE6X5jwzCxXdA to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

 

Registration before 4 PM January 20^th is required. This event is limited to 80 participants. If more than 80 are registered, a waiting list will be created in order of registration, and used in case of any cancellations.

 

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

 

Note: For on site payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org

 

Parking

Parking on U of M campus is free after 4:30, except for 24 hour reserved spots.  Suggested lots are J, E and S. See U of M parking page for more details, and an interactive map: https://umanitoba.ca/parking