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Epiroc partners with Collège Boréal on BEV maintenance

Swedish mining equipment company Epiroc and the technology-focused Canadian Collège Boréal in Sudbury, Ontario have agreed to partner on a new course the latter is offering in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) maintenance.

Three Epiroc BEVs (L to R): the Scooptram ST14 Battery; the Boomer E2 Battery and the Minetruck MT42 Battery e Scooptram ST14 Battery, a fully battery electric loader with 14-tonne capacity; the Boomer E2 Battery, a zero emission face drill rig for large mining applications; the Minetruck MT42 Battery, a high-speed, articulated underground truck with 42-tonne payload capacity.

Three Epiroc BEVs (L to R): the Scooptram ST14 Battery; the Boomer E2 Battery and the Minetruck MT42 Battery e Scooptram ST14 Battery, a fully battery electric loader with 14-tonne capacity; the Boomer E2 Battery, a zero emission face drill rig for large mining applications; the Minetruck MT42 Battery, a high-speed, articulated underground truck with 42-tonne payload capacity.

The college said the partnership, formalised in a memorandum of understanding, aims to leverage the college's expertise in corporate training and in health and safety, and Epiroc's knowledge of batteries, electric drivetrains, BEVs, and energy storage.

"[Epiroc] are a pioneer in the field of electrification and an expert in battery electric vehicles. In this highly specialised and rapidly evolving sector, this collaboration will ensure that our course content and equipment remain at the cutting edge," said Julie Nadeau, director of Business Development at Collège Boréal.

The first-ever BEV Maintenance Program course at the college will begin on February 9, 2021.

"The Sudbury region has deep roots in mining and innovation, so the opportunity for Epiroc to partner with Collège Boréal and see the benefits to both the local mining industry and safe working practices in our own community is an exciting proposition," added Frank Luttrell, regional manager central canada, Epiroc Canada.

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