Cleantech Forward: An Electric Future for Mining and Logging

Cleantech Forward

British Columbia’s mining and forestry sectors supply the raw materials needed to support a net zero economy. But when it comes to powering the fleets that carry these resources from pit to port or forest to mill, diesel still dominates––and electrifying them is anything but simple.

In this episode of Cleantech Forward, host Jeanette Jackson talks to the people doing the heavy lifting when it comes to decarbonizing transportation in BC’s foundational industries. Flyn McCarthy, mining industry advisor to Foresight’s BC Net Zero Innovation Network, shares how he’s helping mining companies go back to the industry’s electric roots. And Eric Little shares the inspiring story of how Edison Motors is reviving BC’s reputation for building cool trucks… but this time, they’re electric.

Relevant Reports

BC Cleantech Export Report: Mining

Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Mining Technology

Further Reading

https://foresightcac.com/mining-cluster

https://edisonmotors.ca/

About the Guests

Flyn McCarthy

Flyn McCarthy is a tireless champion of industrial decarbonization and has worked for the past 20 years on all aspects of industrial energy optimization and low carbon solutions. Current roles include Principal Energy and Carbon group at SysEne, Industry Advisor BC Net Zero Innovation Network and past roles include Corporate Energy & Carbon Manager Newmont/Goldcorp, Leader of the Canadian Mining Innovation Council - Energy Group, and technical advisor to hundreds of industrial operations globally. Flyn is motivated by the vast potential for carbon reduction in industry and sees the energy transition as a great opportunity to make a step change in industrial decarbonization.

Eric Little

Eric Little is the Chief Executive Officer of Edison Motors––a Canadian clean technology company that built Canada’s first production electric hybrid truck. Eric has overseen the development of Edison’s hybrid drivetrain, leads the company’s design and business strategy, and manages partnerships and fundraising. His technical and managerial leadership keeps the company on track to meet its innovation and production goals.

About Foresight Canada

​​Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, we connect public and private sectors to the world’s best clean technologies, de-risking and simplifying the adoption of innovative solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing today’s most urgent climate challenges.

We don’t just accelerate innovation. We are innovation. From humble roots in Vancouver, Canada, Foresight has rapidly scaled into a national, globally connected non-profit, driving the adoption of sustainable innovation in major industries worldwide, working with 200+ industry partners and actively engaging with 145+ federal, provincial, and municipal governments, and Indigenous rights holders.

Since 2013, Foresight has supported 1580+ ventures, 150+ industry partners, and 300+ investor firms to deploy $2.31B in capital, achieve $570M in revenues, and create 9,430+ high-paying jobs. Our domestic and international engagement includes working in collaboration with 2,000+ rights holders and partners.

In the world we’re building, sustainability isn't a buzzword. It’s a fundamental driver of economic growth and prosperity, for people and planet. Find out how we’re redefining acceleration at foresightcac.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn.

Credits

Host: Jeanette Jackson

Narrator: Tamara Stanners

Guests: Flyn McCarthy, Eric Little

Executive Producer: Jennifer Smith

Sound Engineer: Jordan Wong

Showrunner / Writer: Jessica Grajczyk

Editors: Kylie Williams & Stacey Armstrong

#podcast