The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced $7.7 million in funding for 13 climate tech companies that are looking to decarbonize heavy-duty trucking.

The investments were primarily focused on companies that are driving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, CICE said in a release.

Of the funding, $4.2 million will go to seven B.C. companies that are focused on low-carbon hydrogen, battery technology, energy storage, and low carbon fuels.

Among them are Edison Motors, which is developing the world’s first EV tri-blade snowplow and Noram Electrolysis Systems, which is enabling sustainability in the lithium battery manufacturing sector through circular processing.

When it comes to low carbon fuels, funding was awarded to AlgaFilm Technologies and NanosTech Environmental.

Low carbon hydrogen production was also addressed. Ekona Power converts carbon waste into catalysts for GHG reductions, Quantum Technology is working to eliminate hydrogen loss during storage and transfers enabling more efficient fueling of hydrogen-fueled heavy trucks, and Unilia Fuel Cells is developing hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles.

“We’re on a mission to fast-track the commercialization of B.C.’s most promising climate solutions. A critical part of that is supporting innovators when they need it the most, so they ultimately deliver those impactful solutions to the world while creating economic benefits for B.C. and Canada,” said Sarah Goodman, president and CEO of CICE.