Saturday, March 1, 2025


 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