Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is investing CN$5.1 million into the Centre de Technologies Avancees BRP at Quebec’s Universite de Sherbrooke as a support to develop hybrid engine technology for BRP’s Can-Am Spyder roadster. Additionally, the Canadien Government will add an extra US$6.1 million into the four-year project. The Can-Am Spyder roadster, first launched in 2007, is a totally unique machine, and the hybrid version will be the only electric hybrid roadster development project in the world.
Hybrid Can-Am Spyder in the pipeline
“Our mandate is ambitious and complex. Our goal is to develop completely new electric hybrid technology for a three-wheel vehicle that uses 50% less fuel and reduces CO2 emissions by 50% while maintaining its speed, power and performance.” says Mihai Rasidescu, president and general manager of the CTA.
Jose Boisjoli, president and CEO of BPR says: “By deciding to establish R & D centres, BRP confirmed its commitment to accelerate the development of cleaner and more efficient new technologies.”
The Hybrid Spider concept
“The powertrain technologies used in our snowmobiles, side-by-side vehicles, and outboard engines are already the best in the industry in terms of fuel consumption, and are milestones towards our goal of providing consumers with increasingly eco-performing technology.”
