Month: October 2025

In October, the 4^th Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Technology Conference was hosted by Vehicle Technology Centre (VTC) and RRC Polytech in Winnipeg. The conference highlighted the innovative Canada-based projects that are working towards advancing battery technologies, charging infrastructure and applying battery-electric systems in locomotives, fire trucks, and even agriculture. Phani Patnala, Jyoti Mandhani, and Naveen Balla represented UMTIG at the conference. They got valuable insights from industry and academia on battery technology, wireless charging technology, and advances in the development of zero-emission trucks and specialised vehicles.

In addition, they got a chance to check out a Class-8 electric truck from Peterbilt that was on display at the venue.

Nasim Deljouyi attended the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Quebec City, Canada (October 5–8), where she presented part of her research on AI-based methods for freight Origin–Destination (OD) estimation. Her presentation, titled “A Simulation-Based Methodology for Road Freight Network Extraction: Case Study in the Canadian Prairie Region,” showcased a multi-model traffic assignment approach for simplifying complex road networks while preserving key freight flow characteristics. Nasim received valuable feedback and questions on the real-world applicability of her proposed method and the data challenges involved in modeling freight movements. Beyond her presentation, Nasim enjoyed connecting with professionals and researchers across diverse areas of transportation. The conference provided an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking within Canada’s transportation community, and an inspiring setting in the historic city of Quebec.