Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank our guests for taking the time to join us today.
As recently as November 2, the Canadian and Quebec governments announced a contribution of nearly $3.6 million for Propulsion Québec, Quebec's cluster for electric and smart transportation, to support innovation in the mining sector.
The funding will support the design and development of an electric propulsion system for a 40-tonne mining truck, a battery solution and fast charging infrastructure suitable for mining operations. The project could prevent the emission of over 220 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year.
Could the witnesses elaborate on how the heavy-duty vehicle sector could play a role in reducing greenhouse gases through electrification?