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.
