{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Cleantech Forward","title":"Cleantech Forward: An Electric Future for Mining and Logging","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2558,"description":"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 ReportsBC Cleantech Export Report: MiningCanada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Mining TechnologyFurther Readinghttps://foresightcac.com/mining-clusterhttps://edisonmotors.ca/About the GuestsFlyn McCarthyFlyn 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...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JpQCwUObuDEQf-nQ1WGzZfhO8mgsCjRfLYln2_MSnF8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xODU3/MjdmOGJhNjUyMjJi/MTI0MjRlNjY5NDgx/MDliMi5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}