The second annual BEV In Depth conference kicked off in Sudbury on May 31 with hundreds of delegates from across Ontario joining the effort on how to continue bringing battery electric vehicles into the mainstream for mining and general automotive purposes.
This marks the second year for the conference, which debuted last spring, attracting delegates from across sectors — government, mining, automotive, battery development — to discuss battery-electric vehicles and their future in Ontario. Cambrian College President Kristine Morrissey said it was fitting for Cambrian to host the BEV event since the college is more than a centre of expertise for mining technology.
"We truly are stepping up to the challenge. We're launching our new BEV lab this fall, giving industry critical access to research capacity, and data on everything from EV power trains, to batteries, as well as technical training, and upskilling for EV technicians," said Morrissey. "Over the next few days, we will hear from top executives, engineers, researchers and other leaders from across the battery electric vehicle supply chain and learn more about the innovative solutions being developed right here in Greater Sudbury," said Lefebvre.
Lefebvre compared Sudbury to an advanced mining country like Sweden, which he said has nine mines in the entire country. Sudbury has that many mines just inside the city limits, said Lefebvre. And two more will be coming on stream in the next two years.