Viviane Lapointe, the member of parliament for Sudbury, has announced an investment of more than $1 million for Cambrian College through Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program. The funds will support the research and development (R&D) of a student project to convert a diesel loader into a battery-electric vehicle.
Walden Equipment, a subsidiary of Walden Group, has donated a diesel loader to the college for this project. Cambrian said this contribution will provide its students with “valuable, hands-on experience,” working to create solutions for cleaner mining.
The project will also see the creation of several student research positions, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechatronics and mechanical and electrical engineers. The college said it anticipates hiring five student positions for this project.
“These partnerships are a powerful example of how collaboration between industry and education can transform the way our sectors operate,” said Lapointe. “With mining at the forefront of innovation, it is essential that students gain meaningful, real-world experience.”
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