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EquiCharge Solutions
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tyler Harrison
Tyler Harrison He / Him
CTO
4
Preferred learners
  • Canada
  • Academic experience or paid work
Categories
Engineering & manufacturing Electrical engineering Market research Law and policy
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

The main goal for the project is to conduct comprehensive market research into the current landscape of electric vehicles, including consumer demand, available models, charging infrastructure, government incentives, and policy. This will involve several different steps for the learners, including:


- Analyzing consumer demand for electric vehicles and the factors influencing purchasing decisions.


- Researching the current and upcoming models of electric vehicles, including their features, pricing, and performance.


- Researching the current and upcoming models of EV chargers including their features and performance.


- Investigating government incentives and policies related to electric vehicles in different regions (limited to Canada).


What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

Final deliverables:


- A comprehensive database (google sheets or excel) of the current landscape of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, government incentives, and policy.




How will you support learners in completing the project?

The following support will be offered:


  • Staff time - emails, meetings/video calls
  • Resources & data to help kickstart the research
What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?


In order to successfully complete this project, learners should have the following skills:


- Market research and analysis


- Basic understanding of electric vehicle technology and industry


- Data analysis and interpretation


- Report writing and presentation skills



Nice to have skills for learners include:


- Knowledge of sustainable transportation and environmental policies.

Supported causes
Climate action
About the company
  • https://equicharge.ca
  • 2 - 10 employees
  • Environment, Government, It & computing, Technology, Transport, trucking & railroad

EquiCharge promotes a low-carbon future by facilitating the shift to zero-emission and alternative fuel vehicles. Having completed North America’s first large-scale heavy-duty battery-electric transit bus fleet deployment, EquiCharge’s team has industry-leading experience in zero-emission fleet transitions. This is reflected in our comprehensive services covering planning, implementation, commissioning, and operation of low-emission vehicle fleets, and our deep understanding of the complexities and the breadth of impacts that a zero-emission vehicle transition will have on an organization. EquiCharge is an integrator that brings significant subject matter expertise together and provides an optimal solution for clients. EquiCharge works across vehicle OEMs, charger & software providers, design engineering firms, construction companies, utility providers, government liaisons and project stakeholders to meet project goals and climate change objectives.

Central to our approach is EquiSIM™, our proprietary simulation and modelling tool, which supports the planning and optimization of low-carbon fleet solutions for clients. This tool is crucial in determining efficient zero-emission and alternative fuel vehicle fleet configurations and operations, ensuring our clients can seamlessly transition and scale their low-emission vehicle fleets over time. EquiCharge is operationally focused and uses our experience based on real-world experience to deliver solutions that work for its clients.