Conference to focus on supply chain for electric vehicles

This year's BEV In-Depth: Mines to Mobility conference will continue to put the supply chain for battery electric vehicles under the microscope and explore opportunities for Sudbury and beyond.

The event will take place at Cambrian College on May 29-30.

“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 Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre in a release. “We have the land, the talent and the resources to effectively support this industry and we are actively working to secure partnerships to help advance the automotive sector.”

As auto manufacturers move to meet Canada's commitment to achieve 100 per cent zero-emission vehicles by 2035, the event brings together leaders from across Canada to focus on the entire BEV supply chain and forges relationships between leaders in mining, automotive, battery technology, transportation and green energy.

“Greater Sudbury is already contributing so much to advance the battery electric supply chain, and we are poised for continued growth and prosperity,” said CAO Ed Archer. “Our city is proud to host an event that once again brings industry leaders together for critical conversations and collaboration that will not only support local economic growth but will also help the whole sector accelerate the kind of progress on BEV technology the world needs.”

The conference will feature a wide range of speakers, including mines minister George Pirie, Vito Paladino of Volkswagen Group Canada, Simon Thibault of General Motors, and Kristan Straub, with Wyloo Ring of Fire. Other speakers include representatives from Accelerate ZEV, Cambrian College, Frontier Lithium and the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network. More speakers will be announced closer to the conference.

The event will also include a display of consumer EVs that conference delegates and the public can test drive.

BEV In-Depth: Mines to Mobility is co-hosted by Cambrian College, EV Society, Frontier Lithium and the City of Greater Sudbury.

The city said it is also pleased to deliver the conference in co-operation with Accelerate-ZEV, Electric Autonomy Canada and OVIN, who collectively add significant value and expertise to the program.

For complete conference details, including registration information, visit bevindepth.ca.