The Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI), Propulsion Québec and the
National Research Council of Canada (NRC), in collaboration with
Adria Power Systems, Dana TM4, Fournier et fils, and Nouveau Monde
Graphite (TSXV: NOU; OTCQX: NMGRF; Frankfurt: NM9), have announced
the development of a new electric propulsion system with a rapid
recharging infrastructure adapted to heavy vehicles in the open-pit
mining industry. This project was made possible in part through the
financial participation of Natural Resources Canada's Clean Growth
in Natural Resource Sectors Innovation program, the Ministry of
Economy and Innovation's Innov-R program (administered by InnovÉÉ),
and a financial contribution from the Société du Plan Nord. It
marks a major turning point in the electrification of heavy
vehicles in North America.
The mining industry is in a full swing
transition towards a low environmental impact mode of operation,
and its key players are working to phase out diesel vehicles, which
are responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions and
generate high operating costs. Currently, there are no
electric-powered heavy-duty trucks on the market that meet the
difficult operational and climate needs of open-pit mines. Faced
with the industry's new needs, IVI, Propulsion and the NRC brought
together select partners to make the first-ever electric heavy-duty
vehicle for the mining sector.
To ensure the success of this major project,
Fournier et Fils, a recognized operator in the mining sector, will
provide the project with a Western Star 6900XD truck with a 40-ton
loading capacity, as well as its technical experts, who will assist
the electrification experts in converting the truck to accommodate
the new components. The motorization aspects will be developed by
Dana TM4, a world leader in electric motors.
IVI will design the battery based on the new
recommendations of the Global Mining Guidelines (GMG), and the NRC
will evaluate and test it to ensure it meets the specific criteria
of being inexpensive and adapted to the harsh conditions of
open-pit mines. The objective is to minimize operating costs, and
this electric mining vehicle will be able to operate year-round,
even in winter. To efficiently meet the truck's power requirements
and charging times, a high-power charging infrastructure will be
developed by Adria Power Systems, which will also be in charge of
battery assembly.
It is interesting to note that the selected
technological solution will stand out for its highly innovative
nature and will be designed to be adaptable for other types of
heavy mining vehicles.
In addition to being cost-effective and viable,
the electric mining truck will generate highly positive
environmental impacts for the mining industry and for Canada. For
example, Nouveau Monde Graphite, one of the project's mining
partners, plans to use 12 electric trucks to save more than 80,000
liters of diesel per year, thus reducing its GHG emissions by more
than 220 tons (according to preliminary estimates). The company,
located in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, aspires to become the world's
first 100% electric open-pit mine.
The prototype is expected to make its first
real-world test runs as early as spring 2022 at a Fournier et Fils
quarry and at the Nouveau Monde Graphite site.
“We’re helping mining companies lower their
emissions by investing in onsite emissions reduction
technologies, and they’re helping us by powering the clean
technologies we’ll need to reach net zero by 2050.” ─ The
Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural
Resources
“This project demonstrates Propulsion Québec's
strength in stimulating intercompany knowledge sharing to foster
the emergence of clean technologies. Quebec is firmly committed to
going electric, and the project announced today is perfectly in
line with our desire to produce electric commercial vehicles. The
fact that the prototype will be used in a graphite mine, a key
element in the development of the battery sector, makes me all the
more enthusiastic.” ─ Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy
and Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière
Region
“We are proud to support the development of this heavy electric
vehicle which is highly promising for the sustainable development
of the mining industry and fits perfectly with our plan to develop
critical and strategic minerals. Our strategic vision for mining
development aims, among other things, to prevent and mitigate its
environmental impacts. There is no doubt that this collaborative
project, supported by the Société du Plan Nord, will contribute to
us reaching this objective. The active participation of the Quebec
government in the development of green technologies for the mining
industry already allows me to envision electric trucks operating in
Quebec's mines, which could completely revolutionize the industry.”
─ Jonatan Julien, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and
Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord Region
“To tackle climate challenges, we have to replace fossil fuels
with our hydropower as much as we possibly can. I commend the
partners in this project for their commitment to creating the first
100% electric heavy-duty vehicle designed for open-pit mining. We
are proud to support this project, which is perfectly in line with
our government's vision of electrifying Quebec's economy,
particularly the transportation sector, with the twofold objective
of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and stimulating our
economy. We will follow the evolution of this project with great
interest in order to promote sustainable mining development in
Quebec!” ─ Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment and the
Fight Against Climate Change and Minister Responsible for the Laval
Region
Innovative Vehicle
Institute (IVI) -
www.ivisolutions.ca/engIVI has established itself
as a reference for the advancement of applied research and
development of vehicle technologies that reduce the ecological
footprint of transportation. With 20 years of experience in the
development of electric vehicle prototypes of all kinds, IVI is an
innovation accelerator that helps Quebec industries position itself
rapidly in a fast-growing market. IVI also works on research and
development of navigation and driving assistance systems for
autonomous vehicles intended for the automotive, agricultural and
industrial industries. Incorporated as an NPO, IVI as a College
Centre for the Transfer of Technology (CCTT) status, affiliated
with the Cegep of Saint-Jerome and is financially supported by the
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur (MES), the Ministère de
l'Économie et de l'Innovation (MEI), the NSERC and the City of
Saint-Jérôme.
Propulsion Québec
– www.propulsionquebec.com/en/Quebec’s
smart and electric transportation cluster rallies the entire sector
around joint projects aimed at positioning Quebec as a leader in
developing and implementing land transportation systems that
promote smart and electric transportation. Created in 2017,
Propulsion Québec has over 180 members from a variety of sectors
and deploys its resources across seven distinct working groups to
develop and support innovative projects. The cluster receives
financial support from the Government of Québec, the Government of
Canada, Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), the FTQ Fonds
de solidarité, Québec City, Québecor and ATTRIX.
The National Research
Council of Canada –
www.nrc.canada.ca Founded in 1916, the National
Research Council of Canada (NRC) is Canada's largest federal
research and development organization. The NRC partners with
Canadian industry to take research impacts from the lab to the
marketplace. This market-driven focus is designed to shorten the
time between early-stage research and development and
commercialization, enhance people's lives and address some of the
world's most pressing challenges.
Adria Power Systems –
www.adria-mfg.ca/enWith more than 25 years of
experience in the design and manufacture of distribution and
electrical power products in the industrial, commercial and mining
sectors, Adria Power Systems® is a leader for whom its loyal
customers place their trust in the implementation of the best
possible solutions adapted to their own situation. Adria is made up
of a professional and dynamic team supervised by people with
experience and vision. The experience thus acquired allows Adria to
offer a multitude of robust and innovative products. Products that
are easily adapted according to the needs of customers from
different sectors of activity, such as mines, tunnel boring
machines, processing plants, various industries, etc.
Dana TM4 -
www.danatm4.com Dana TM4 is a joint venture
between Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) and Hydro-Québec. With
headquarters in Quebec, Canada, and operations in China, Germany,
Italy, the United Kingdom and soon India, the company develops low-
and high-voltage electric motors, generators, power electronics,
and control systems suitable for the automotive, commercial,
off-highway, marine, rail, motorsports, and recreational vehicle
markets.
Fournier et fils
– www.fournier-fils.com/en/business
operated by the 3rd generation that has kept a constant growth rate
for over 80 years. The impressive achievements that distinguishes
Fournier is the unique availability of all its resources in mining,
civil, concrete, crushing, transportation, environment and
shotcrete, coupled with a multi-disciplinary approach. In the
mining sector, as a general contractor specialized in surface and
underground turnkey projects, Fournier has managed several
challenges in small as well as large-scale projects. Equipped with
a wide range of machinery and equipment, Fournier has become a
leader and an expert in working methods in the field.
InnovÉÉ -
www.innov-ee.ca/en/InnovÉÉ’s mission is to support
the development and funding of collaborative projects relating to
the electricity industry, smart grids, transportation
electrification and intelligent vehicles by pooling the expertise
and resources of industrial partners and research institutions.
About
Nouveau Monde Nouveau Monde will be a key operator
in the sustainable energy revolution. The Company is developing the
only fully integrated source of green battery anode material in the
Western World. Targeting full scale commercial operations by early
2023, the Company will provide advanced carbon-neutral
graphite-based material solutions to the growing lithium-ion and
fuel cell markets. With low-cost operations and the highest of ESG
standards, Nouveau Monde will become a strategic supplier to the
world’s leading battery and auto manufacturers, ensuring robust and
reliable advanced material, while guaranteeing supply chain
traceability.
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