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Canada to Become Leader in R&D Print E-mail
Written by CRM News   
Tuesday, 03 June 2008
WINDSOR, ON – June 3, 2008 -- The Canadian auto industry has teamed up with the Canadian government to form an initiative to better understand future trends and issues of the automotive sector.

AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence, together with its 240 private and public sector partners, is funding 54 projects during the next two years that will enhance Canada's reputation as a leader in automotive research and development (R&D).

The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, announced the funding at the AUTO21 national conference in London, ON. Through the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence program, the Government of Canada is providing about $10 million of the total investment.

The projects range from child seat safety, to elderly driver education programs, to hybrid and lightweight materials research. More than 300 researchers at 43 universities will participate in the investigations, which will also provide training opportunities to more than 500 student researchers by the end of the two years. Approximately 240 private and public sector organizations, including automakers, parts suppliers and materials companies are contributing the remainder of the funding.

"Since 2001, AUTO21 has proven its ability to develop the technologies, knowledge and the people required by the Canadian automotive sector. This additional funding brings the total amount of AUTO21's R&D investment to more than $85 million," said Dr. Peter Frise, AUTO21 Scientific Director and CEO.

"These 54 projects will provide benefits to Canadians through new automotive technologies that keep vehicle occupants safer, reduce energy consumption and increase product quality."

An expert researcher, who will coordinate a national team of investigators, will lead each project. Summaries of the new projects can be found online at www.auto21.ca.  

AUTO21 research falls within six key areas: health, safety and injury prevention; societal issues; materials and manufacturing; design processes; powertrains, fuels and emissions; and intelligent systems and sensors.
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