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AUTO21
CVMA members, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors are proactive industry partners in the AUTO21 national research initiative.
AUTO21 was formed to focus Canadian research expertise on the task of improving and enhancing the global competitiveness of the Canadian automotive industry. The initiative is supported by the Government of Canada through the Network of Centres of Excellence Directorate and more than 120 industry, government and institutional partners including the automotive industry. Under AUTO21, the CVMA members companies are participating in a number of projects. Here is a small sampling of the CVMA companies' involvement in AUTO21.
Chrysler Canada Inc. has established automotive research leadership bringing together industry, academia and student researchers as demonstrated by the University of Windsor/Chrysler Canada Automotive Research & Development Centre partnership and by supporting three University Research Chairs. Working with AUTO21, Chrysler is advancing research into vehicle safety, fuels and combustion, telematics, and communications technology that enables onboard services such as traffic guidance, emergency rescue and more.
Since 1904, Ford Motor Company has recognized the benefits of doing business in Canada, including access to leading-edge technology, a highly skilled and dedicated workforce and the opportunity to participate in world-class research and development. Through the AUTO21 initiative, Ford Canada is supporting studies focused on child safety, polymer composites, advanced casting of light materials and more.
General Motors is working with AUTO21 researchers in expanding the application of life-cycle analysis to identify advancements in manufacturing materials and processes. GM has also established strong proprietary research relationships with 24 Canadian universities. GM's Canadian Vehicle Engineering Centre and other contributions are advancing research and development activities and engineering capacity in Canada.
Additional information on AUTO21 can be found at www.auto21.ca/home_e.html.
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