2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT - AUTO21

THE AUTOMOBILE OF THE 21 stCENTURY2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORTDriving innovation through research excellence

Driving innovation through research excellenceAUTO21, a federal Network of Centres of Excellence, is working to helpposition Canada as a leader in innovative automotive research anddevelopment. An initial four-year grant of more than $23 million, plusindustrial and institutional contributions of more than $11 million, helpsfund 28 research projects in areas including materials and manufacturing;design processes; health, safety and injury prevention; societal issues;powertrains, fuels and emissions; and intelligent systems and sensors.Funded byHosted byNRC Creative Services 2002

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORTTABLE OF CONTENTSMessage from Board Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Message from the Program Leader and Managing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4First-Year Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5AUTO21 Research Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Theme A - Health, Safety and Injury Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Theme B - Societal Issues and the Future Automobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Theme C - Materials and Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Theme D - Powertrains, Fuels and Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Theme E - Design Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Theme F - Intelligent Systems and Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12AUTO21 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13AUTO21 Research Management Committee Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14AUTO21 Administrative Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Researchers and Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Industry Researchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Industry Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Public Sector Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

2 Driving innovation through research excellenceMESSAGE FROM BOARD CHAIRThe Network of Centres of Excellence program focuses on collaborativeresearch between universities, governments andindustry resulting in new, leading-edge technologiesand their deployment in the Canadianautomotive industry.— Dr. Inge L.H. HanssonThe year 2001/2002 has been a remarkably fastinitiation period for the AUTO21 Network ofCentres of Excellence. Only twelve months ago,the AUTO21 program consisted of three thick proposalbooks created by enthusiastic committees anddedicated individuals from university, governmentand industry, who were determined to help positionCanada as a leader in automotive research anddevelopment. Today, that initial hard work hasdeveloped into the flourishing AUTO21 Networkof more than 200 researchers, 28 universities, 100industry, institution and government partners,a Board of Directors consisting of 16 members, andan administrative centre with a core staff of fiveemployees.The research projects, with theirmulti-stakeholder partnership arrangements,are the heart of AUTO21 and we are fortunate to haveCanada's top researchers and research managers aspart of AUTO21. Each of the 28 research projectsdisplays a high level of innovation and researchexcellence that will positively contribute to Canada'sreputation as one of the world leaders in automotiveresearch and development.The Network of Centres of Excellence programfocuses on collaborative research between universities,governments and industry resulting in new,leading-edge technologies and their deploymentin the Canadian automotive industry. The AUTO21Network of Centres of Excellence thrives on thismandate. With the help of close to 75 industrypartners, tomorrow's needs are being anticipated andaddressed today. As AUTO21 takes its place as a sourcefor both Canadian innovation and highly qualifiedpersonnel, the industry support will continue to grow.The Board of Directors has had a challenging,but exciting year. Creating a new Network requires agreat deal of time, effort and commitment. The Boardmembers have continuously demonstrated theirdedication and genuine interest in guiding AUTO21through its initial year of operation. The coming yearwill be even more exciting as we create growthstrategies for AUTO21, and determine content toaddress the major research and development needsof the broader Canadian automotive sector.On behalf of all involved parties, I would like tothank AUTO21's Board of Directors for their hard workand the Administrative Centre staff for their dedicationin making AUTO21 a role model for collaborative,multi-disciplinary research administration.Dr. Inge L.H. HanssonChair of the Board of DirectorsMarch 31, 2002

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 3MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM LEADER AND MANAGING DIRECTORThe past several months have been very excitingfor the AUTO21 Network of Centres ofExcellence. Since funding was announced inMarch 2001 for AUTO21, it has been a time of newbeginnings, new alliances and rapid growth.For those involved in the initial AUTO21proposal to the NCE Directorate, it has been fulfillingto see AUTO21 grow. In November 2001, a supportiveand dynamic Board of Directors formed to steer theactivities of AUTO21. Located across Canada, the Boardmembers are leaders in their fields, and we arefortunate to have their wisdom and experience to helpguide our success.We are also fortunate to enjoy a good workingrelationship with our host institution, the Universityof Windsor. Their support and generosity have beengreatly appreciated in both providing a home for theAUTO21 Administrative Centre, and in assistingAUTO21 with administrative support in its early days.We are pleased that staffing for roles within theadministrative centre is nearly complete, with five keymembers on the AUTO21 team, and plans to fill theremaining two vacancies shortly.While many milestones have been met duringthe past year, two of the most important were thefunding of the 28 projects that form AUTO21 and thesupport of the students working on those projects.In August and September 2001, AUTO21 administrativestaff managed a formidable effort to complete networkagreements with the 28 universities and more than 200project researchers. This effort culminated in the firstdisbursement of funds for AUTO21 projects in October.Each of these 28 projects has the potential to influencethe Canadian automotive industry and society. Theprojects are well underway, and a number have alreadystarted to report initial results at conferences and inresearch publications.As a Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence,AUTO21 is committed to increasing the number ofhighly qualified personnel for the Canadian autoindustry. In its first six months of operation, AUTO21projects provided approximately 100 graduatestudents and post-doctoral fellows an opportunityto gain valuable experience in this highly competitiveindustry. We are developing both the innovativesolutions to help develop the automobile in the 21 stcentury, and the highly qualified personnel who willcontribute to the Canadian automotive industry inthe years to come.The upcoming year promises to be just asexciting as our first few months of operation. Key toAUTO21's success is the collaborative partnershipbetween university researchers and industry. Initialindustry support was beyond expectations, and asawareness of AUTO21 increases amongst industryleaders, these partnerships continue to grow. This solidshow of support from Canadian industry validates therole of AUTO21. We are not just a virtual researchinstitute - we are on our way to becoming one ofCanada's leading sources for new automotivetechnology research.Our second year of operation also sees oursecond targeted call for proposals. New projectsarising from this call for proposals will expand thescope of research, and potentially bring newresearchers and industry and university partnersinto the Network.We are also looking forward to the first AUTO21Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference tobe held in Toronto from September 26 - 28, 2002. Thisevent will provide an opportunity for the researchersto gather from across Canada to share findings andexplore new collaborations.Now fully operational, AUTO21 is on the road toautomotive research and development success. Withthe continued support of our researchers, industry,institution and government partners, we will driveforward Canada's reputation as an innovative leaderin automotive-related research.Mr. Peter R. FriseProgram LeaderMr. Bill WoodwardManaging Director

4 Driving innovation through research excellenceYEAR IN REVIEWM ARCH 2001Industry Minister Brian Tobin and Deputy PrimeMinister Herb Gray announced the initial funding forthe new AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence atthe University of Windsor. The Government of Canadais providing approximately $23 million in funding overfour years. The University of Windsor was announced asthe Network's host institution.A UGUST 2001The AUTO21 Administrative Centre moved into thenewly renovated Centre for Automotive Research andEducation, part of the University of Windsor's Faculty ofEngineering. Staffing for administrative roles began.AUTO21 ProgramLeader, Mr. Peter Frise,visited the ForesightVehicle program atthe Motor IndustriesResearch AssociationProving Groundsin Great Britain. Foresight Vehicle is the primaryautomotive research and development program in theUnited Kingdom.M ARCH 2002The AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence hasenjoyed great support from Industry Canada and theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade(DFAIT) through the Consulate-General in Detroit.With assistance from DFAIT, AUTO21 participated inthe Canadian Pavilion at the Society of AutomotiveEngineers (SAE) Conference in Detroit, Michigan.F EBRUARY 2002AUTO21 administrative staff hosted a visit from theJapanese Consul General. Mr. Frise met with Mr. TakashiKoezuka, Consul-General of Japan, for a discussionabout the Canadian and Japanese auto industries andhow research partnerships between the two countriescould be strengthened.DFAIT also assisted with AUTO21's participationin Canada Day at the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive andArmaments Command facility (TACOM) in Michigan.Mr. Bill Woodward, AUTO21 Managing Director,Ms. Stephanie Campeau, Communications Manager,and Mr. Peter Frise, Program Leader, staffed the AUTO21information booth. Dr Frise also presented an overviewof AUTO21 to TACOM personnel.In partnership with Industry Canada and theCanadian Council of Professional Engineers, AUTO21hosted "Engineers of Tomorrow", a roundtablediscussion for senior automotive executives to providefeedback on how to best prepare young engineers forfutures in the auto industry. Information from thisroundtable will be used by AUTO21 administration toplan its highly qualified personnel (HQP) strategies.

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 5FIRST-YEAR HIGHLIGHTSFast FactsIndustry Partners 75University Partners 28Hospitals/institution Partners 2Government Partners 28AUTO21 administrative staff 5Research projects 28Students working on AUTO21 projects 152Researchers 243Amount (in millions of $)NCE funding 4.8Initial industry support (cash) 1.2Initial industry support (in-kind) 1.6NCE Research disbursements in 2001/2002 4.5P ROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTSConferences, Presentations and PapersTheme FITS 2002March 25-26, 2002 - Mississauga, OntarioDr. Denis Gingras, Theme F Coordinator presented"IMSI, AUTO21 and Intelligent Systems and SensorsApplied to the Automotive Industry and RoadTransportation: an Overview of These New CanadianInitiatives."Project A02: Vehicle Safety for VulnerablePopulationsInternational Conference on Technology and AgingSeptember 12-14, 2001 - Toronto, OntarioDr. Jan Polgar provided a display on her research"Safety Transportation for Seniors."Project A03: Industrial Health and Safetyin the Auto IndustryCallaghan, J.P., Salewytsch, A.J., Andrews, D.M."An Evaluation of Predictive Methods for EstimatingCumulative Spinal Loading".Ergonomics 44 (9):825-837, 2001.Sullivan, D., Bryden P., Callaghan, J.P. "Inter- andIntra-observer Reliability of Calculating CumulativeLumbar Spine Loads". Ergonomics, accepted 2001.Project B01: Public Policy and the Automobilein CanadaBiennial Meeting of the Association for CanadianStudies in the United StatesNovember 2001 - San Antonio, Texas, United StatesDr. Maureen Molot: "NAFTA: Is There a Road Map?"Molot, M., Eden L. "Insiders, Outsiders and Host CountryBargains." Journal of International Management.Accepted 2002.Molot, M. "The Border and the Automotive Industry: HowMuch Does the Border Matter?" in "Rethinking the Line:The Canada-U.S. Border" eds by Roberge, R., and Wolfish, D.(book under review by SUNY Press)Project C03: Polymer CompositesSain, M.M.; "Analysis of Effects of Long-term Stress andAging on Mechanical Performance of DiscontinuousNatural Fibre-Polymer Composites"; Proc. Cancom 2001;pp. 335-339, August 2001, Montreal, QuebecUMCH ConferenceJanuary 22, 2002 - Prague, CzechoslovakiaDr. Bohuslav Kokta: "PE Reinforced Composites."Paptac International ConferenceJanuary 29-31, 2002 - Montreal, QuebecDr. David Rouison, Dr. M. Sain, and Schmidhauser:"Surface Sizing of Wood Pulp with SMA."SAE 2002 World Congress & ExhibitionMarch 2002 - Detroit, Michigan, United StatesDr. Phil Bates: "Vibration Welding Scale Up - AComparison of Laboratory and Industrial Components."Polymer Institute Bratislava ConferenceMarch 13, 2002 - Slovak RepublicDr. Bohuslav Kokta: "PE and PP Reinforced Composites."UMCH ConferenceMarch 20, 2002 - Prague, CzechoslovakiaDr. Bohuslav Kokta: "PE and PP Reinforced Composites."Project C06: Advanced Manufacturing, Assemblyand InspectionSPIE-Photonics Boston 2001October 28- November 2, 2001 - Boston,Massachusetts, United StatesChang, D., Spence, A., Bigg, S., Heslip, J., Peterson J.,"An Open Architecture CMM Motion Controller."

6 Driving innovation through research excellenceAUTO21 RESEARCH STRUCTUREThe AUTO21 Network recognizes that theautomobile plays a larger role in today's societythan just transporting people and materials frompoint A to point B. It affects the labour force, urbanplanning, government policy, the health and safetyof factory workers and vehicle occupants, andthe environment.Six key theme areas were created to ensure AUTO21projects encompass all areas of the vehicle's impact.Each theme is led by a Theme Coordinator whofacilitates the work of the project leaders withinthat theme.Theme A Health, Safety and Injury Prevention Dr. Anne Snowdon, University of WindsorTheme B Societal Issues and the Future Automobile Dr. Charlotte Yates, McMaster UniversityTheme C Materials and Manufacturing Dr. Jennifer Jackman, Natural Resources CanadaTheme D Powertrains, Fuels and Emissions Ms. Lisa Graham, Environment CanadaTheme E Design Processes Dr. Roy Pick, University of WaterlooTheme F Intelligent Systems and Sensors Dr. Denis Gingras, Université de SherbrookeFuture AUTO21 projects will continue to explore issues within these areas.

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 7THEME AH EALTH,SAFETY AND I NJURY P REVENTIONTheme Coordinator: Dr. Anne Snowdon, University of WindsorHealth, safety and injury prevention are priorities foreveryone, from vehicle designers to drivers. Today's carsare safer than ever, however automotive injuriesremain a leading cause of hospitalization and death forpeople up to the age of 44 years in most developedcountries.Theme A focuses on four priority areas of researchthat affect the people who design and build thevehicle, and those who drive and ride in them. Inaddition to exploring how to keep vehicle occupantssafe, Theme A also reviews how to improve on-the-jobhealth and safety precautions that may helpautoworkers avoid chronic injuries.Project TitleProject LeaderA01 Crash Investigations - Outcomes for Vehicle Design Dr. Mary Chipman, University of TorontoA02 Vehicle Safety for Vulnerable Populations Dr. Anne Snowdon, University of WindsorDr. Jan Polgar, University of Western OntarioA03 Industrial Health and Safety in the Auto Industry Dr. Jack Callaghan, University of GuelphA04 Safety Restraint of Children During Collisions Dr. Andrew Howard, Hospital for Sick Children, TorontoA02A03Increasing the effectiveness of safety systems foryoung and elderly passengers is a key objectivefor Project A02: Vehicle Safety for VulnerablePopulations, led by Dr. Anne Snowdon at theUniversity of Windsor and Dr. Jan Polgar at theUniversity of Western Ontario.Better understanding the body's responseto repetitive movements such as lifting is keyto reducing the chronic injuries often sufferedby autoworkers. Project A03: Industrial Healthand Safety in the Auto Industry, led by Dr. JackCallaghan at the University of Guelph, focuses oninjury prevention in the automotive workplace.

8 Driving innovation through research excellenceTHEME BS OCIETAL I SSUES AND THE F UTURE A UTOMOBILETheme Coordinator: Dr. Charlotte Yates, McMaster UniversityThrough the years, the automobile has had a profoundeffect on society. More than 150,000 Canadians areemployed directly in the automotive industry, withthousands more employed in related industries.Enormous wealth is generated for Canada as a resultof this industry. Yet, the conditions under which thisindustry operates are changing as a result of regionaleconomic integration with the United States andMexico and changing government policy.The automotive industry and use of theautomobile also entail significant social and societalimpacts. As a major force in Canadian society, theautomobile affects national employment, governmentpolicy, standards and regulations, labour relations andinternational trade relations. Increasing volumes ofvehicular traffic on roads in densely populated regionsnot only impact the environment, but can also lead toincreased vehicle operator stress resulting in anti-socialbehaviours in the operation of motor vehicles.Theme B focuses on the effects the automobile hason modern day society by exploring four sub-themes:• Public policy;• Work and labour;• Anti-Social behaviour (including drunk driving,road rage, etc.); and• Business and economic analysis of theautomotive industry.Project TitleProject LeaderB01 Public Policy and the Automobile in Canada Dr. Maureen Molot, Carleton UniversityB02 Labour and Work Dr. Charlotte Yates, McMaster UniversityB03 Anti-Social Behaviour and the Automobile Dr. Reg Smart, Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthDr. Bob Mann, Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthB04 Business/Economic Analysis of Canada's Dr. John Holmes, Queen's UniversityAuto IndustryDr. Pradeep Kumar, Queen's UniversityBB01More than just a form of transportation, the vehicle affectsall aspects of society. Theme B investigates the positive andnegative societal impacts generated by today's automobileand its successor.The broad public impacts of the automobile make it asignificant topic for the formation and management ofgovernment policy. Conversely, enacted government policyhas significant effect on the well-being of the industry andauto users. Project B01: Public Policy and the Automobile, ledby Dr. Maureen Molot at Carleton University, investigates whatgovernment can do through the implementation of publicpolicy, to optimize the benefits of the industry, and use of theautomobile for the Canadian public.

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 9THEME CM ATERIALS AND M ANUFACTURINGTheme Coordinator: Dr. Jennifer Jackman, DirectorCANMET - Materials Technology Laboratory, Natural Resources CanadaThe structure of a vehicle consists of manydifferent materials, including steel, aluminum andplastic polymer composites. As vehicle design changesto meet the requirements of tomorrow, there is agrowing need for new, high-performance materialsand manufacturing technologies. Today's research inmaterials and manufacturing is focused on:• reducing vehicle weight for increased fuelefficiency;• meeting customers' sensitivity to sticker price;• using efficient manufacturing processes in termsof materials, energy and the impact on theenvironment; and• producing materials which exceed current vehicleperformance requirements for energy absorption(crash worthiness), stiffness (handling and safety),strength and corrosion (structural integrity anddurability) and NVH (noise, vibration andharshness).Theme C is the largest area of study in the AUTO21program. The 11 research projects complementindustry research by focusing on developing andimproving new techniques for using materials suchas magnesium, polymers, and also on improvingprocedures such as welding and joining andmachining in today's highly-competitive industry.Project TitleProject LeaderC01 Magnesium Casting Processes Dr. Jeff Wood, University of Western OntarioC02 Foam Processes for Automotive Parts Dr. Andrew Hrymak, McMaster UniversityC03 Polymer Composites Dr. François Trochu, École PolytechniqueC04 Sheet and Tube Forming Dr. Michael Worswick, University of WaterlooC05 New Generation Steels Dr. Steven Yue, McGill UniversityC06 Advanced Manufacturing, Assembly and Inspection Dr. Allan Spence, McMaster UniversityC07 Advanced Casting of Light Materials Dr. Jerry Sokolowksi, University of WindsorC08 Machinability Dr. Mohammed Elbestawi, McMaster UniversityC09 Welding and Joining Dr. Norman Zhou, University of WaterlooC10 Tools, Dies and Moulds Dr. Doug Boyd, Queen's UniversityC11 Thermal Coatings Dr. Javed Mostaghimi, University of TorontoC05C09Steel is a predominant material used in a vehicle's structure.Project C05: New Generation Steels, led by Dr. Steven Yue atMcGill University, investigates how to improve today's steels tomeet the needs of the automobile in the 21 st century.From the creation of an auto part to the assembly of a vehicle,welding is prevalent technology. Project C09: Welding andJoining, led by Dr. Norman Zhou at the University of Waterloo,focuses on improving spot welding techniques on aluminumsheets.

10 Driving innovation through research excellenceTHEME DP OWERTRAINS,FUELS AND E MISSIONSTheme Coordinator: Ms. Lisa Graham, Environment CanadaVehicle emissions are a major contributor to airpollution - in urban areas, vehicles produce up tothree-quarters of the pollutants that form smog.Scientific studies conclude that more than 5,000Canadians die early deaths each year due to poor airquality, and thousands more suffer from respiratoryillnesses such as bronchitis and asthma.Air pollution isn't just a Canadian or NorthAmerican issue. Industrialized countries around theworld are working to reduce emissions of pollutantsthat contribute to global warming - specifically carbondioxide. Since vehicle emissions resulting from burningfossil fuels contribute to this issue, researchers areexploring ways to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions.Modifying today's internal combustion engineand developing viable alternate fuels formass-consumption are strategies to achievingthese reductions.The four projects within Theme D focus onnear-, mid-, and long-term solutions to reducing theenvironmental and health impacts of vehicleemissions. Two projects explore how to modify currentengine designs to use less carbon-intensive fuels andto reduce emissions. Another project reviews the useof liquid petroleum fuels as a transitional energysource for fuel cells. The fourth project investigates thekey issues of safety and infrastructure required to usehydrogen as a vehicle energy source.Project TitleProject LeaderD01 Combustion Systems for Alternative Fuels Dr. Andrzej Sobiesiak, University of WindsorD02 Lean Burn Combustion for Reducing Emissions Dr. Robert Evans, University of British ColumbiaD03 Reformer Technology for Fuel Cells Dr. Brant Peppley, Royal Military CollegeD04 Hydrogen Safety and Infrastructure Dr. Tapan Bose, Université du Québec à Trois-RivièresDD04Industrialized countries around the world are working toreduce emissions of pollutants that contribute to globalwarming, specifically carbon dioxide. Theme D projects exploreways to reduce the environmental and health impacts ofvehicle emissions.While fuel cells show great promise for future automotive use,it is vital that a safe infrastructure be in place to support it.Project D04: Hydrogen Safety and Infrastructure, led by Dr. TapanBose at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, focuses on the safestorage of hydrogen, and how to best establish the requiredinfrastructure.

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 11THEME ED ESIGN P ROCESSESTheme Coordinator: Dr. Roy Pick, University of WaterlooOne of the biggest trends in the auto industry is theshift in responsibility for design and manufacturingprocesses from the automakers to the auto-partssuppliers. It is becoming increasingly important thatsupplier companies have the knowledge andprocedures in place to meet these new tasks.Theme E focuses on design processes - how todevelop comprehensive design methodologies andtools for rapid vehicle component design, and how todevelop and supply highly qualified design engineersto this field.Projects in Theme E aim to document currentpractices within the auto-parts industry and usinga variety of techniques, share these results with otherresearchers and the industry itself. It will also improveexisting design methodologies and techniques andintroduce new ones.Project TitleProject LeaderE01 Design Processes Dr. Roy Pick, University of WaterlooE02 Integration of Design and Process Planning Dr. Hoda ElMaraghy, University of WindsorEAuto-parts companies are taking more responsibility forinitial part design and research and development. Theme Einvestigates how to best prepare the highly qualified designpersonnel required by all segments of the Canadian autoindustry.

12 Driving innovation through research excellenceTHEME FI NTELLIGENT S YSTEMS AND S ENSORSTheme Coordinator: Dr. Denis Gingras, Université de SherbrookeEvery year, cars are becoming "smarter." Today, manycars are equipped with global positioning systems andother navigational aids. In the future, vehicles will becapable of offering more extensive navigationassistance, monitoring their own systems and alertingthe driver when action is required. They will alsocontain other sensor systems that will alert drivers tohazardous conditions.Theme F focuses on the intelligent systems andsensors that will become even more prevalent in theupcoming years. The three projects in Theme F focuson three streams of study:I) Control and Monitoring of Vehicle Behaviour:Using systems such as advanced electronics,integrated chassis control systems, and activeII)airbag control systems, vehicles will be able tomonitor their onboard systems to adjust forcertain situations.Vehicle Guidance, Navigation & Telematics:Collecting and transmitting information enroute,including guidance, traffic conditions and transitschedules. Such systems can decrease trafficincidents, reroute traffic flow and allow forautomatic toll collections.III) Driving Assistance and Automation: Developingdriver assistance systems will help reduceaccidents, injuries, death and property damage.These systems help drivers make decisions andoperate vehicles more effectively.Project TitleProject LeaderF01 Collaborative Driving System Dr. Jean de Lafontaine, Université de SherbrookeDr. François Michaud, Université de SherbrookeF02 Construction of Integrated Navigation Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, University of CalgaryInformation InfrastructureDr. Shengrui Wang, University of WindsorF03 Interior Noise Environment of Future Automobiles Dr. Patrice Masson, Université de SherbrookeDr. Alain Berry, Université de SherbrookeF01With the high volume of vehicles on the road, the use ofintelligent systems and sensors will increase. Project F01:Collaborative Driving Systems examines how assisted drivingand automation could contribute to fewer accidents, decreasedtraffic congestion and reduced driver stress. Led by Dr. Jean deLafontaine and Dr. François Michaud at the Université deSherbrooke, the research includes the use of robot car convoysto simulate real-life situations.

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 13AUTO21 BOARD OF DIRECTORSC HAIR OF THE B OARDDr. Inge L.H. HanssonPresidentHansson Technology ManagementD IRECTORSDr. Elizabeth CannonProfessor of GeomaticsEngineeringUniversity of CalgaryMs. Anne CoolExecutive Vice-PresidentAlgonquin Automotive GroupDr. Peter GeorgePresident and Vice-ChancellorMcMaster UniversityM. Jean-Paul GourdeauPrésident du ConseilÉcole Polytechnique de MontréalMr. Brian GrosmanBarrister and SolicitorGrosman, Grosman andGale - TorontoMr. Robert HindlePresident & CEOGiffels Associates LimitedMr. Norman LockingtonVice-President, TechnologyDofascoMr. Gerard LukassenSenior Vice-President,Commercial BankingCanadian Imperial Bankof CommerceMr. James MillerSenior Vice-President,Corporate AffairsHonda CanadaMr. John McDougallManaging Director and CEOAlberta Research CouncilDr. Ross PaulPresident and Vice-ChancellorUniversity of WindsorDr. Bryne PurchaseDeputy Minister of EnergyGovernment of OntarioMr. Ronald WatkinsDirector General, Aerospaceand Automotive BranchIndustry CanadaE X - OFFICIO D IRECTORSDr. Alain CanuelNCE Directorate DesignateNetworks of Centres of ExcellenceDr. Peter FriseProgram LeaderAUTO21Mr. Bill WoodwardManaging DirectorAUTO21

14 Driving innovation through research excellenceAUTO21 RESEARCH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSC HAIR OF THE C OMMITTEEDr. Peter R. FriseProgram LeaderAUTO21M EMBERSDr. George AdamsPresident and CEOUniversity of Toronto InnovationsFoundationMs. Sandra AllinIndustry Analyst, Aerospaceand Automotive BranchIndustry CanadaDr. Alain CanuelNCE Directorate DesignateNetworks of Centres of ExcellenceMr. Geoff ClarkePresident and CEOMaterials and ManufacturingOntarioDr. Denis GingrasTheme CoordinatorAUTO 21Ms. Lisa A. GrahamTheme CoordinatorAUTO21Mr. William HarneyDirector of Product DevelopmentMagna InternationalMs. Nancy E. HillPatent & Trademark AgentHill & ShumacherMr. Gerald FedchunPresident and CEOAutomotive Parts andManufacturing AssociationDr. Jennifer A. JackmanTheme CoordinatorAUTO21Mr. Brian A. JonahDirector, Motor Vehicles Standardand Res. Road Safety and MotorVehicle RegistrationTransport CanadaMr. James W. LaniganSenior Manager, ProductDevelopment EngineeringDaimlerChrysler CanadaMr. Greig MordueManager, Corporate AffairsToyota Motor ManufacturingCanada Inc.Mr. Bill MurnighanNational RepresentativeCanadian Autoworkers UnionDr. Patric OuelletteChief ScientistWestport InnovationsMr. R. Wyman PatteeManager, Vehicle Emissions & FuelsFord Motor Company of CanadaDr. Roy J. PickTheme Coordinator andProject LeaderAUTO21Dr. Anne W. SnowdonTheme Coordinator andProject LeaderAUTO21Dr. Floyd R. TulerExecutive DirectorCentre for Automotive Materialsand ManufacturingMs. Marlene ViauPresidentProject 6116: National Programto Reduce Auto TheftDr. Charlotte YatesTheme Coordinatorand Project LeaderAUTO 21AUTO21 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFDr. Peter R. FriseProgram LeaderMr. Bill WoodwardManaging DirectorMs. Sandra BortolottiOffice ManagerMs. Stephanie CampeauCommunications ManagerMs. Lisa OuelletteAdministrative Assistant

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 15RESEARCHERS AND AFFILIATIONSCarleton UniversityDr. Maureen MolotCentre for Addictionand Mental HealthDr. Robert E. MannDr. Reginald G. SmartConcordia UniversityDr. Rajamohan GanesanDr. Suong HoaDalhousie UniversityDr. Michael A. GharghouriÉcole des Hautes ÉtudesCommercialesDr. Christian LevesqueÉcole Polytechnique de MontréalDr. Marek BalazinskiDr. Pierre CarreauDr. Guy CloutierDr. Steven DufourDr. Michel GouDr. Marie-Claude HeuzeyDr. René MayerDr. François TrochuMcGill UniversityDr. Benoit BouletDr. Musa R. KamalDr. Larry LessardDr. Hannah MichalskaDr. James NemesDr. Steven YueMcMaster UniversityDr. David CapsonDr. Mohamed A. ElBestawiDr. David EmburyDr. Andrew HrymakDr. Philip KoshyDr. Wayne LewchukDr. Tony PorterDr. Parminder RainaDr. Allan D. SpenceDr. Michael ThompsonDr. Stephen VeldhuisDr. John VlachopoulosDr. David WilkinsonDr. Charlotte YatesDr. Samir ZiadaNipissing UniversityDr. Lynette L. StamlerQueen's UniversityDr. Doug BoydDr. Steven HarrisonDr. John HolmesDr. Marianna KontopoulouDr. Vladimir KrsticDr. Pradeep KumarDr. Patrick H. OosthuizenDr. Keith PilkeyDr. Shigeo SaimotoDr. Peter WildRoyal Military College of CanadaDr. Phil BatesDr. David DuQuesnayDr. Brant PeppleyRyerson UniversityDr. Kamran BehdinanDr. Rachid BoukhiliDr. Said EasaDr. Ian HaleDr. Bhagwant PersaudDr. Filippo A. SalustriDr. Khaled M. SennahSimon Fraser UniversityDr. Ash ParameswaranUniversity of AlbertaDr. Dave M. CheckelDr. Doug DaleDr. Brian A. FleckUniversity of British ColumbiaDr. Gouri S. BhuyanDr. Kendal BusheDr. Steven L. CockcroftDr. Robert EvansDr. Göran FernlundDr. Philip HillDr. Matthiaus MilitzerDr. William C. MillerDr. Anoush PoursartipDr. Steven RogakDr. Douglas P. RomillyDr. Tom TroczynskiDr. Reza VaziriDr. Ian YellowleyUniversity of CalgaryDr. Elizabeth CannonDr. Peihua GuDr. Gérard LachapelleDr. Henry LeungDr. Anthony PerlUniversité du Québecà Trois-RivièresDr. Kkodjo AgbossouDr. Pierre BénardDr. Tapan K. BoseDr. Richard ChahineDr. Jacques GoyetteDr. Bohuslav V. KoktaDr. Luc LaperrièreUniversity of GuelphDr. Jack P. CallaghanDr. Belinda LeachUniversité LavalDr. Brahim Chaib-draaDr. Gregor MurrayDr. Yunlong ShengUniversité de MontréalDr. Claire Laberge-NadeauUniversity of New BrunswickDr. Wayne J. AlbertDr. Guida BendrichDr. David BonhamDr. Hossam KishawyUniversity of OttawaDr. Nancy EdwardsUniversity of ReginaDr. Raphael IdemUniversité de SherbrookeDr. Alain BerryDr. Maher BoulosDr. Yvan ChampouxDr. François CharronDr. Jean de LafontaineDr. Alain DesrochersDr. Denis GingrasDr. François GitzhoferDr. Patrice MassonDr. Kenneth NealeDr. François Michaud

16 Driving innovation through research excellenceRESEARCHERS AND AFFILIATIONSUniversité de SherbrookeDr. Philippe MicheauDr. Jean NicolasDr. Bruno PaillardDr. Raymond PannetonDr. Pierre ProulxDr. Djemel ZiouUniversity of TorontoDr. John J. BalatineczDr. Beno BenhabibDr. Sanjeev ChandraDr. Mary L. ChipmanDr. William CleghornDr. Thomas CoyleDr. Gabriele D'EleuterioDr. Andrew HowardDr. Nancy JacksonDr. James K. MillsDr. Javad MostaghimiDr. Tom NorthDr. Chul ParkDr. Mohini SainDr. Ronald VenterDr. James S. WallaceDr. Zhirui (Jerry) WangUniversity of VictoriaDr. Colin BradleyUniversity of WaterlooDr. Stephen CorbinDr. Jan HuissoonDr. Fathy IsmailDr. Hugh KerrDr. Roy J. PickDr. Costas TzoganakisDr. Michael WorswickDr. Norman ZhouUniversity of Western OntarioDr. Lyndon J. BrownDr. Ralph BuchalDr. Steve FengDr. Jin JiangDr. Jan PolgarDr. Robert M. SolomonDr. Evelyn R. VingilisDr. Jeff WoodUniversity of WindsorDr. William AltenhofDr. David M. AndrewsDr. Xiang ChenDr. Hoda A. ElMaraghyDr. Waguih H. ElMaraghyDr. Anne ForrestDr. Peter FriseDr. Alan HallDr. Peter KwanDr. Lucia MatukDr. Sharon M. McMahonDr. Bruce MinakerDr. Linda J. PatrickDr. James PotvinDr. Graham ReaderDr. Alan SearsDr. Anne W. SnowdonDr. Andrzej SobiesiakDr. Jerry H. SokolowskiDr. David TingDr. Shengrui WangWilfrid Laurier UniversityDr. Pam J. BrydenINDUSTRY RESEARCHERSMr. C. ArmenakisNatural Resources CanadaDr. Bobbye BaylisSiemens Canada LimitedDr. Steven BealeNational Research Council CanadaMr. Douglas BeirnessTraffic Injury Research FoundationCanadaMr. Alan BernardiBell CanadaDr. Patrick BlanchardFord Motor CompanyUnited StatesMr. Douglas BoomerAlcan International LimitedUnited KingdomMr. Tim ChapmanABC Group Tech CentreCanadaDr. Michael DeBoltFord Motor CompanyUnited StatesMs. Christine DuchesneRecyc RPM Inc.CanadaMr. Claude DussaultSocieté de l'assurance automobiledu QuébecDr. Elhachmi Es-SadiqiCANMET-MTLNatural Resources CanadaMr. Frank FengAlcan International LimitedCanadaMr. M. GambinoIstituto MotoriItalyDr. Alan GermanTransport CanadaMr. Patrick GirardNational Research Council Canada

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 17INDUSTRY RESEARCHERSMs. Lisa GrahamEnvironment CanadaDr. Jennifer JackmanNatural Resources CanadaDr. Carl JohnsonFord Motor CompanyUnited StatesMr. Roger KaufoldAlcoa Technical CenterUnited StatesDr. Ken KendallAston Martin Lagonda LimitedUnited KingdomMr. Geofrey KimeHempline Inc.CanadaDr. George LampropoulosA.U.G. Signals Ltd.CanadaMr. Denis LarocheNational Research Council CanadaMs. Valerie LeeInfant Toddler Safety AssociationCanadaDr. Hua LiangDupont Canada Inc.M. Éric MaireInstitut National des SciencesAppliquées de LyonFranceDr. Pierre MartinCANMET-MTL, Natural ResourcesCanadaMr. Jason McCarthyWeyerhaeuser Company LimitedCanadaMr. Éric MichaudCentreline (Windsor) LimitedCanadaMr. Christian MoreauNational Research Council CanadaMr. Daniel MorneauLPM Technologies Inc.CanadaMr. Ron MurphyWeyerhaeuser Company LimitedCanadaProf. Lynn MytelkaUNU/INTECHNetherlandsDr. Patric OuelletteWestport Innovations Inc.CanadaMr. Mihai RasidescuBombardier Recreational ProductsCanadaDr. Edward RodeQuestAir Industries Inc.CanadaMr. Jim SabineEagle Precision TechnologiesCanadaMr. Nigel ScotchmerHuys Industries LimitedCanadaMr. Michael SweeneyStelco Inc.CanadaMr. Randy ShermetATOFINA Canada Inc.Mr. Ronald SoldaatDofasco Inc.CanadaProf. Richard StoneOxford UniversityUnited KingdomDr. Dedo SuwandaNexwood Industries Ltd.CRF Technologies Group Ltd.CanadaMr. Leo TascaMinistry of Transportation ofOntarioMr. Mike ThorpeStelco Inc.CanadaMr. Peter TsantrizosPyroGenesis Inc.CanadaDr. James VanderveenSiemens Canada LimitedMr. G. WangMeridian Technologies Inc.CanadaMr. Christopher WilsonDaimler Chrysler Research& Technology North AmericaUnited States

18 Driving innovation through research excellenceINDUSTRY PARTNERSABBA SystemsAceram Technologies Inc.Aerospace Industries Association of CanadaAlcan International LimitedAluminum Company of AmericaAlcoa Technology CenterAtofina Canada Inc.A.U.G. Signals Ltd.Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA)BAE Systems Canada Inc.Bell CanadaBombardier Recreational ProductsBSB Mfg. LimitedBTS Consulting EngineersCamoplast Thermoplastics GroupCAW/TCA CanadaCAZ Technologies Co.Centerline (Windsor) LimitedCentury Products Co. Ltd.C-MACCobra Machine Tool Co. Ltd.Commonwealth Oil CorporationCooper Standard AutomotiveCosco Inc.CRF Technologies Group Ltd.DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.DaimlerChrysler AGDaimlerChrysler Research & TechnologyNorth America Inc.De Beers Industrial Diamonds (UK) Ltd.Dofasco Inc.DuPont Canada Inc.Dynamic Digital Design Inc.Dynetek Industries Ltd.Eagle Precision Technologies Inc.Ford Motor CompanyFord ResearchGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedHempline Inc.Hymarc 3D Vision SystemsInfineon Technologies AGIngenia Polymers, Inc.ISPAT Sidbec Inc.LPM Technologies Inc.Louisiana Pacific Corp. Ltd.Magna International Inc.Massiv Die-Form Automated SystemsMeridian MagnesiumOmini-Tech CMM Services (Canada) Inc.Origin International Inc.PyroGenesis Inc.QuestAir Technologies Inc.Recyc RPMRio Tinto Iron & Titanium Inc.Sensor Technology LimitedSiemens Canada LimitedSoft dB Inc.Solidworks Inc.Stelco Inc. (Hilton Works)Stuart Energy Systems Inc.Sulzer Metco (Westbury) Inc.Tencar Automation LtéeTISEC Inc.Canadian Autoparts Toyota Inc.Toyota Canada Inc.Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.Tremcour Neutrotest Inc.Triumph Tool Ltd.Van-Rob Stampings Inc.VON Windsor-Essex County BranchWestport Innovations Inc.Westroc Industries Inc.WeyerhaeuserWittke Waste EquipmentXerox Canada Ltd.Xilinx Inc.

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 19PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSBritish Columbia Hydro & Power Authority (BC Hydro)Calgary Regional Health Authority (CRHA)Chatham-Kent Health & Social ServicesEssex, Kent and Lambton District Health CouncilInfant & Toddler Safety AssociationInsurance Corporation of British ColumbiaInsurance Institute for Highway SafetyMaterials and Manufacturing Ontario (MMO)National Research Council Canada (NRC)NRC Industrial Materials Institute (IMI)NRC Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute (IMTI)NRC Institute for National Measurement Standards (INMS)Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Minerals & Metals SectorNatural Resources Canada (NRCan) Geomatics CanadaOntario Ministry of Economic Development & TradeOntario Ministry of Energy, Science & TechnologyOntario Ministry of TransportationOntario Neurotrauma FoundationSafe Kids CanadaSaskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)Société de l'Assurance Automobile du QuébecTraffic Injury Research Foundation of CanadaTransport Canada Safety & SecurityU.S. Department of Transportation - National HighwayTraffic Safety AdministrationWindsor-Essex County Health UnitWindsor-Essex County Injury Prevention Coalition

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FINANCIALSAUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 21

22 Driving innovation through research excellenceFINANCIALSAUTO21 Network of Centres of ExcellenceBalance SheetAs at March 31, 2002Assets2002 2001$ $(unaudited)Current AssetsCash (note3) 3,246,559 3,951,000Prepaid expenses 19,352 —3,265,911 3,951,000Property, plant and equipment (note 4) 279,619 —3,545,530 3,951,000LiabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 36,367 —Deferred revenue (note 5) 3,062,091 3,951,0003,098,458 3,951,000Net assets 447,072 —3,545,530 3,951,000Approved by the DirectorsDr. Inge L.H. HanssonDirectorMr. Gerard LukassenDirector

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 23FINANCIALSAUTO21 Network of Centres of ExcellenceStatement of Operations and Changes in Net AssetsFor the year ended March 31, 20022002 2001$ $(unaudited)RevenuesGovernment Assistance - NSERC 3,615,682 —Government Assistance - SSHRC 1,205,227 —University of Windsor Contributions (note 6) 432,300 —Interest earned and other revenue 88,592 —5,341,801 —ExpensesProjects 4,469,206 —Operating 376,229 —Networking 49,294 —4,894,729 —Net income 447,072 —Net assets - Beginning of year — —Net assets - End of year 447,072 —

24 Driving innovation through research excellenceFINANCIALSAUTO21 Network of Centres of ExcellenceStatement of Cash FlowsFor the year ended March 31, 20022002 2001$ $(unaudited)Cash flows from operating activitiesNet income 447,072 —Adjustments for amortization 52,559 —499,631 —Net change in non-cash working capitalDecrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (19,352) —Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 36,367 —Deferred revenue (888,909) 3,951,000(372,263) 3,951,000Cash flows from investing activitiesAcquisition of computer equipment (27,178) —Acquisition of furniture and fixtures (41,500) —Acquisition of leasehold improvements (263,500) —(332,178) —Net (decrease) increase in cash (704,441) 3,951,000Cash - Beginning of year 3,951,000 —Cash - End of year 3,246,559 3,951,000

AUTO21 2001-2002 ANNUAL REPORT 25FINANCIALSAUTO21 Network of Centres of ExcellenceNotes to Financial StatementsFor the year ended March 31, 20021. Nature of OperationsAUTO21, one of the Federal Networks of Centres of Excellence, commenced operations in fiscal 2001/2002through an agreement with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council ("NSERC") and the SocialSciences and Humanities Research Council ("SSHRC"). AUTO21 is in the first year of its initial seven-year researchcycle. AUTO21 will undergo its first midterm review in the third year of its initial research cycle.2. Significant Accounting PoliciesProperty, plant and equipmentProperty, plant and equipment assets are recorded at cost and amortized over their useful lives as follows:Computer equipmentFurniture and fixturesLeasehold improvements3 years straight-line7 years straight-line7 years straight-lineGovernment AssistanceAUTO21 follows the deferral method of accounting for government contributions. These restricted contributionsare recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenses are incurred.Financial InstrumentsThe organization's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and deferredrevenue. It is management's opinion that the entity is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risksarising from these financial instruments.Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principlesrequires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets andliabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and thereported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ fromthose estimates.3. CashCash represents amounts held in trust by the University of Windsor in accordance with the host agreement.2002 2001$ $(unaudited)Restricted cash 3,079,296 3,951,000Unrestricted cash 167,263 —3,246,559 3,951,000Restricted cash represents government assistance received, which is subject to NSERC and SSHRC expenditureeligibility requirements.

26 Driving innovation through research excellenceFINANCIALSAUTO21 Network of Centres of ExcellenceNotes to Financial StatementsFor the year ended March 31, 20024. Property, plant and equipment2002AccumulatedCost amortization Net$ $ $Computer equipment 27,178 9,059 18,119Furniture and fixtures 41,500 6,000 35,500Leasehold improvements 263,500 37,500 226,000332,178 52,559 279,6195. Deferred Revenue2002 2001$ $(unaudited)Balance - Beginning of year 3,951,000 —Contributions received from NSERC 2,949,000 2,963,250Contributions received from SSHRC 983,000 987,750Total Government Funds 3,932,000 3,951,0007,883,000 3,951,000Less: Amount recognized as government assistance in year 4,820,909 —Balance - End of year 3,062,091 3,951,0006. Contributions from the Host InstitutionIn accordance with AUTO21's Host Agreement with the University, the University has agreed to provide AUTO21with annual funding and in kind contributions.During the year, AUTO21 received funding and in kind contributions from the University. The value of the in kindcontribution pertaining to the Program Leader's salary has not been recognized in these financial statements.7. ContingencyAUTO21 is contingently liable under the terms of the Host Agreement with the University of Windsor ("theUniversity") to reimburse the University for reconverting all space facilities presently occupied by AUTO21 in theevent of relocation.