Driving Clean Mobility & Decarbonization Through Innovation
Transportation is critical in British Columbia's economy, society, and environment, but it’s also the province's largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The BC Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN) Transportation Cluster is committed to advancing sustainable solutions across land, sea, and air, driving the transition to a cleaner, more efficient future.
Get InvolvedSubscribe to the BCNZIN NewsletterBritish Columbia is transitioning to low-carbon transportation solutions, with electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly gaining traction, public transit systems being electrified, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies emerging for heavy-duty transport. Yet, there is still much work to be done.
How We’re Decarbonizing BC’s Transportation Sector:
- Advancing low-carbon and zero emission vehicle technologies
- Expanding charging and fuelling infrastructure
- Collaborating with Indigenous Peoples to create inclusive opportunities
- Enhancing telematics, data, smart mobility, and intelligent transportation systems
Implanting new technology is often risky and challenging. The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) workshop that Foresight organized during the Globe Conference was an ideal opportunity to learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with V2G.
Darryl Kroft, President, EVNet
Why It Matters
Transportation accounts for 38% of British Columbia’s total greenhouse gas emissions, a result of the province’s unique geography, resource-based industries, and reliance on trade. Accelerating electrification, clean energy alternatives, and sustainable innovations in transportation is key to reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and advancing BC’s path to net zero.
The BCNZIN collaborates with industry leaders across the public and private sectors, alongside innovators, academia, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities, to achieve a 50% reduction in transportation-related emissions by 2030.
BC’s Fuse Power Management envisions a future where electric vehicles (EVs) provide transportation AND actively contribute to the power grid. Fuse are trailblazers in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology—a team of experts designing systems that prove stationary EVs can serve as a clean, dependable, and profitable energy solution. Learn more about their bold vision in the video below.
What We Offer
Capital Attraction & Matchmaking
Connecting transportation initiatives with funding opportunities.
Innovation Challenges & Scouting
Identifying and piloting cutting-edge solutions.
Business Feasibility Studies
Evaluating opportunities for commercial success.
Project Management
Facilitating impactful initiatives from concept to execution.
Market & Industry Research
Providing data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
Events & Consultations
Creating opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.
BCNZIN Transportation Cluster
Join a Working Group
Our Working Group Membership includes access to industry-led focus areas, affordable industry research, project development services, a network of participating organizations, and proportionate cost-sharing of initiatives among working group members.
If a working group isn’t the right fit for you, stay connected by subscribing to the BCNZIN newsletter to receive updates on upcoming events, networking opportunities, and advancements in BC’s cleantech ecosystem.
Be part of the movement driving sustainability and innovation in British Columbia. Take the next step and help shape a net zero future.
Transportation Ecosystem Map
Your essential guide to transportation technology in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we've leveraged data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's transportation industry.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed value chain report.
Energy Storage for Transportation Ecosystem Map
Your essential guide to energy storage technology for transportation in Canada.
Utilizing our robust network, we've leveraged data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's energy storage industry for the transportation sector.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed value chain report.
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Our Partners
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from Pacific Economic Development Canada, as well as support from the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.
