Center of excellence in technology development BRP received for these purposes for more than 11 million dollars.
At this point, as noted in the company, the world's only actively developed electric hybrid roadster.
The project is designed for four years and carried out jointly with the Canadian Foundation for Innovation and a number of other knowledgeable organizations and companies.
As stated in the BRP, the purpose of developing a new technology - to ensure that the unit consumes 50% less fuel, while 50% to reduce the level of harmful emissions, but the speed, power and performance at all at the same time to remain the same.
The innovative three-wheeled machine Spyder from BRP sold by official dealers in more than 50 countries. Since 2008, the Can-Am Spyder can be bought in Russia. Cars manufactured since 2007. Stabilization system of these devices was developed jointly by BRP and Bosch. In the company-manufacturer Spyder described as a such a hybrid of the original three-wheeled motorcycle and sports car. Initially, these same "Spiders" only gaining momentum and has officially been sold in the U.S., Canada, France and Spain. Can-Am Spyder produced only two colors - yellow (Millenium Yellow) and silver (Full Moon Silver). Now in the arsenal of colors for the Spyder RS - five options: the above two, but besides them red (Roadster Red), blue (Quantum Blue) and White (Pearl White). The latter is only available for version as Special Edition.
In September 2009 the unit was released in the touring version, which was designated Spyder RT. The first difference is touring version of the sport that catches the eye - is the large rear luggage compartment (volume 155 liters). Also available as an option the possibility to attach to your 3-wheeled touring roadster special trailer, which provides extra space for baggage volume of 622 liters!