en.Wedoany.com Reported - Natural Resources Canada's Energy Innovation Program has provided over $1 million CAD in funding to Cambrian College to support a student-led research project converting a diesel loader into a battery-electric vehicle. The funding was announced by Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury.

Walden Equipment, a subsidiary of the Walden Group, donated a diesel loader to the college for the project. The college stated that the donation will provide students with hands-on experience and drive the development of cleaner mining solutions. The project plans to establish multiple student research positions covering areas such as heavy equipment mechanics, mechatronics engineering, and mechanical and electrical engineering, with an expected recruitment of five students.

Lapointe noted that such partnerships exemplify how collaboration between industry and education can transform operations, with mining at the forefront of innovation and real-world experience being crucial for students. Greg Seguin, Vice President of the Walden Group, added that to provide the best equipment to mining clients, companies must be at the forefront of electrifying heavy vehicles and machinery, and leveraging the facilities and expertise of Cambrian R&D is a key part of that strategy. Kristine Morrissey, President of Cambrian College, pointed out that mining is increasingly electrifying vehicles and equipment, and the college's Centre for Smart Mining within its R&D hub is well-suited for this task, with the project aligning with strategic goals of accelerating innovation and promoting sustainability.

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