Automotive manufacturers are moving towards producing fully electric vehicles by 2040 and, without question, Greater Sudbury plays a critical role.
“As a global leader in the adoption of BEV technology, our city and local businesses are guiding the way in developing and adopting new technologies for mining in the digital age,” said City of Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre. That’s where the BEV In-Depth: Mines to Mobility Conference comes in. It takes place May 29 and 30, 2024, and while it is primarily geared towards mining and automobile companies, it should be of great interest to area residents too.
This event will connect industry experts, suppliers and influential voices from across the province and the country, exploring the current state of the electric vehicle market and considering how to advance a fully integrated battery supply chain in Ontario and throughout Canada. This fact mirrors what seems to be happening in other parts of the province, where the sales of electric vehicles are growing steadily. Both Vale and Glencore, Greater Sudbury’s largest mining companies, are already converting to electric vehicles underground, eliminating diesel emissions and reducing heat and noise pollution.Ideally, no batteries should ever enter a landfill when they can be recycled or used in other applications, as part of a circular economy.
Greater Sudbury is home to several post-secondary institutions, including the bilingual Laurentian University and its McEwen School of Architecture, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Cambrian College and Collège Boréal. Both Cambrian College and Collège Boréal have launched new training programs focused on Battery Electric Vehicle maintenance for the mining industry.