Burnaby-born ENVO Drive Systems is partnering with a Silicon Valley startup that develops driverless solutions for light electric vehicles. Founded in early 2020, San Francisco’s Faction Technology is marching down a path toward next-gen micro-logistics for vehicle-on-demand infrastructure. By combining ENVO’s versatile Utility Personal Transporter (UPT) platform with Faction’s driverless technology, the collaboration is poised […]
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Half of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Ventures Call B.C. Home in 2024 Foresight 50
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a new list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that one half of them are based in British Columbia. Should we be surprised? Vancouver is regarded as a top 10 Cleantech cluster worldwide. Foresight Canada, the nation’s largest cleantech accelerator, […]
16 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 27th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
Second Annual Event in Vancouver Showcases Innovation Toward Canada’s Electric Future
The founder of the Fully Charged Show, UK YouTuber Robert Llewellyn, brought a version of his annual live event to Canada in 2023 after being inspired by the province’s clean energy infrastructure. “The reason we’re coming to Vancouver is because of BC Hydro and the attitudes in BC around clean energy,” Llewellyn told BC Hydro […]
BC Tech Unveils Finalists For 2024 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Technology Impact Awards. 38 finalists across 9 Technology Impact Award (TIAs) categories who achieved exceptional success in the past year. “The Technology Impact Awards recognize the very best companies in BC and the accomplishments of the leaders and teams in the BC economy’s fastest growing […]
22 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 26th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
ENVO Launches Folding, Stackable All-Terrain Quad with Electric Motor
Refusing to rest on its laurels, Vancouver-based ENVO Drive Systems, has unveiled an electric off-road quad-wheel vehicle. The ENVO eATV is a “game-changer in the world of all-terrain vehicles,” according to a statement from the BC company, offering responsive acceleration powered by Lithium Ion battery packs. Electric hub motors provide the “same performance as a traditional […]
ENVO Targets Different Demographic with Sleekest E-Bike Yet
Building on last year’s launch of the utilitarian Flex comes ENVO Drive Systems’ latest electric bicycle, the Stax. Unlike the utility-focused Flex, the ENVO Stax is “designed to provide riders with a natural and familiar riding experience akin to that of a traditional bicycle,” according to the Burnaby-based company. Weighing in at just over 40 […]
ENVO Drive Systems Launches ‘Next Move’ Competition to Spur Future of Micro-Mobility
A British Columbia-based startup focused on electric mobility has launched Next Move, a design contest with the aim of encouraging creative and leading minds to shape the future of sustainable personal transportation. Burnaby-born ENVO Drive Systems allows individuals and teams of up to four to compete for a $15,000 prize pool, including an opportunity to […]
ENVO Drive Systems Launches ‘Flex’ Series of Utilitarian E-Bikes in Canada
ENVO Drive Systems this week launched its all-season e-bike, the Flex, which includes specialized models serving different purposes: the Overland, the Trike, the Urban, and the Snowbike. The Burnaby-based startup says its new line of e-bikes are “designed and engineered in Canada with purposeful component specs, versatile add-on accessories, and interchangeable features.” Flex parts can […]