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Project Arrow

Abstract

Project Arrow is an award-winning, future-looking product that dramatically advances the automotive industry. Designed, engineered, and built entirely in Canada, with the participation of 60 world-class automotive suppliers, including QA Consultants (QAC) and post-secondary institutions, the project is spearheaded by the Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association (APMA). QAC led the cybersecurity architecture and integration of the state-of-the-art cybersecurity services within the Arrow vehicle, which is a vital factor in its design and development.

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Challenge

Develop Canada’s first zero emissions concept vehicle in response to Prime Minister Trudeau’s call for a zero emissions future by 2050.

The Solution

  • The first, original, full-build, zero-emission concept vehicle launched in 2023.
  • Project Arrow is the most significant industrial collaboration in the history of the Canadian automotive sector, with the involvement of 60 partners contributing their cutting-edge technology.​

The Results

$500M

project benefit

25

technology innovations

$8.2M

in federal funds

60

partners

Visit Project Arrow to learn more about the project to-date, as well as Project Arrow 2.0, which aims to address Canada’s electric vehicle ecosystem’s pressing challenges, including supply chain disruptions, mineral production capacity, and cybersecurity threats.