Electric Motorcycle Company Advances Clean Tech

Damon Motors Inc. of British Columbia is developing advanced electric motorcycle technology that will advance clean transportation technology and create new jobs with support from the CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) program.

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, who attended a recent groundbreaking ceremony at Damon Motors’ new manufacturing facility in Surrey, said: “ British Columbia is home to many innovative clean technology companies that are helping us become a leader. in the electric vehicle sector. We are proud to support Damon Motors, which will help us meet our CleanBC goals and create new, well-paying jobs in the province. The strength of the innovative approach exhibited by Damon Motors will propel the company into a global leader. “

Damon Motors Inc. is an electric motorcycle company that prioritizes rider safety and enhanced performance through its intelligent and fully connected electric motorcycle designs. Damon Motors is receiving $ 400,000 from the CleanBC Go Electric ARC program for its modular electric vehicle (EV) powertrain system. With the frame, battery and motor in one unit, the powertrain system can be used on multiple motorcycle models, providing customers with more motorcycle designs and options. The transmission system project alone is expected to create about 11 new full-time jobs.

“Through CleanBC, we are helping innovative cleantech companies like Damon Motors develop new products that will reduce pollution and promote good, clean jobs for people,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Strategy on climate change. “As more British Columbians switch to electric vehicles, we are increasing investments in the zero-emission vehicle sector to help meet our climate goals and build a better future.

Damon Motors Inc. opened its new cleantech manufacturing, research and development facility in Surrey on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The facility will introduce a cleaner, industry-leading manufacturing process and is expected to create more 500 new jobs.

“Damon Motors is committed to building electric motorcycles that will not only translate into a greener future, but have an immediate impact on the world around us,” said Jay Giraud, co-founder and CEO of Damon Motors. “This commitment begins at the manufacturing level and we are proud to bring our clean technology innovation to Surrey, a forward-thinking city that shares our vision for a cleaner future.

The ARC program supports the electric vehicle industry in British Columbia by providing reliable and targeted support for the research and development, commercialization and demonstration of electric vehicle technologies, services and products based in British Columbia.

CleanBC is a path to a more prosperous, balanced and sustainable future. It supports the government’s commitment to climate action to meet BC’s emissions targets and build a cleaner, stronger economy for all.

Fast facts:

• The CleanBC Go Electric advanced research and commercialization program supports the electric vehicle industry in British Columbia by providing reliable and targeted support for the research and development, commercialization and demonstration of electric vehicle technologies, services and products based in British Columbia.
• The electric vehicle industry includes battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, as well as companies and organizations involved in all aspects of the electric vehicle supply chain – from raw materials to final consumer products – related to vehicles or vehicles. components, fuel and infrastructure, and transferable technologies and services.
• British Columbia is the nation’s leader in the electric vehicle transition, with more than 60,000 light electric vehicles on B.C.’s roads, and is on track to exceed 2025 targets with sales of light electric vehicles representing 9.4% of all new light vehicle sales. in 2020.

Learn more:

To learn more about the CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization Program, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/transportation-energies/clean-transportation -policies- programs / clean-energy-vehicle-program / zev-sector-development

To learn more about Damon Motors Inc., visit: https://damon.com/

To learn more about the CleanBC plan, visit: https://cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/