Automotive Zero-Emission Manufacturing Challenge

The automotive industry is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, shifting from fossil-fuel-based powertrains to low/zero-emission powertrains. This transformation will usher in prime opportunities for regional markets, OEMs, and suppliers to lead the revolution.

The North American production of traditional powertrain components will decrease significantly over the next 10 years. Production of EV powertrain components, on the other hand, is expected to grow from $6B USD in 2019 to $26B USD by 2030.

The coming years will define Canada’s role in this transformation. Building on our research, technology, and manufacturing strengths, the creation of new materials and components, together with advanced manufacturing practices, processes and technologies, promise many new business and investment opportunities. They will also have many positive social and environmental impacts, driving down GHG, particulate and VOC emissions, creating sustainable materials, reducing land degradation and water use, improving energy management, and reducing manufacturing footprints, all of which will enhance the position of Canadian companies in the automotive supply chains of the future.

Two application deadlines must be met to submit a compliant proposal. 

1. The first is a mandatory submission for screening so that NGen can ensure the project is in scope and complete financial due diligence. Deadline: 7th October 2021 5:00pm EDT 

• • The screening includes a summary of the project intent, the partners, and the highlevel financials.
• • Failing to meet this deadline will mean the proposal will not be considered for funding. 
• • Members can apply for funding through the member portal (https://portal. ngenconnects.ca/opportunities) under funding programs the portal will be open to receive project registrations by the 2nd of September 2021 

2. The second is the final application deadline for projects that have been successfully screened: 20th of October 2021 5:00 pm EDT Applicants notified of results and contracting begins: the 5th of November 2021

The goals of this challenge are to:

1) Create Jobs

2) Create value for the Canadian economy

3) Develop new processes throughout Zero-Emission Vehicle value chains, from crushing ore, mineral refinement, materials development, manufacturing scale-up of components, systems and final assembly, and recycling

4) Develop products to enter new supply chains and scale manufacturing

5) Reduce the overall cost of manufacturing EV products in Canada

6) Increase the quality of the products being manufactured

7) Reduce overall operational emissions

8) Build flexibility into production processes

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