To this end, the municipal council of Quebec City authorized the conclusion of an agreement with the company Tenco inc. and the Quebec Metal Alliance; as part of the Défis innovation Québec program, Tenco’s mission over the coming months will be to design, manufacture and test a 100% electric snowcat dedicated to snow removal from sidewalks.
“In a context of climate change and sustainable development, the City must innovate to transform its practices,” said the head of motorized equipment management on the executive committee, Bianca Dussault, in a press release. By collaborating with Tenco, the City hopes to obtain an innovative and conclusive solution to clear snow in a greener way from its sidewalk network.”
The City will provide Tenco with access to its public domain for field testing of the prototype as well as a part-time resource for project coordination. The company will assume responsibility and costs related to the project. The completion schedule will be specified in the coming weeks.
Led by the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy, the Défis innovation Québec program makes it possible to create a link between ministries and public organizations with needs to be met and companies capable of developing solutions innovative.
