Honda Will Spend $11B To Build EVs, Battery Packs In Canada
InsideEVs
APRIL 25, 2024
Honda has been building cars in Canada since the 1980s, but now it wants to go electric and have a complete local supply chain.
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Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2022
Umicore plans to construct a manufacturing facility for cathode active battery materials (CAM) and their precursor materials (pCAM) in Ontario, Canada. Umicore and the Government of Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to finalize the support application of the project under the Strategic Innovation Fund.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 26, 2024
Japanese automaker Honda announced plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion (USD$11 billion), including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2023
The Volkswagen Group and its battery company PowerCo have selected St. Thomas in Ontario, Canada to establish Volkswagen’s first overseas gigafactory for cell manufacturing. The decision to expand the PowerCo cell production ramp-up from Europe to Canada is further evidence of the growth strategy of the Group in North America.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2023
The Volkswagen Group’s battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. Since 2020, Ontario has attracted almost CAD$ 13 billion in electric vehicle and EV battery investments.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 12, 2023
billion) in its Oakville Assembly Complex to transform it into a high-volume hub of electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada. This marks the first time a full-line automaker has announced plans to produce passenger EVs in Canada for the North American market. Ford Motor Company is investing C$1.8 billion (US$1.3 Earlier post.)
Electrek
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After calling off beats with GM to “beat out Tesla” with a cheap SUV, it has now emerged with news that it is mulling over a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada. more… The post Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Northvolt, a Swedish EV battery developer and manufacturer, will establish a fully integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory, just outside of Montreal, in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
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Teslarati
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Japanese automaker Honda is considering locations to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Canada featuring the use of in-house battery cells. The post Honda may build an EV factory in Canada featuring in-house battery cells appeared first on TESLARATI. states, California , Maryland and New Jersey.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 24, 2023
Its battery company PowerCo SE aims to build its largest gigafactory to date in St. Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. billion […] The post PowerCo will build its largest battery factory to date in Canada appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2022
Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote e-mobility in the country and to explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain. —François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 7, 2024
Honda reportedly is ready to make a major commitment to build electric cars and batteries in Canada, perhaps in Ontario. The post Honda Mulls $14 Billion Plan To Build Electric Cars In Canada appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Innovation News Network
APRIL 26, 2024
Honda has revealed it will invest $15bn to build an EV production and EV battery plant in Ontario, Canada. The post Honda to develop $15bn EV hub and battery plant in Canada appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Ford Motor Company, LG Energy Solution and Koç Holding signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a new joint venture subject to final agreement by all the parties to create one of Europe’s largest commercial electric vehicle battery cell facilities near Ankara, Turkey. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
MARCH 9, 2022
BASF signed an agreement to secure land for its future cathode active materials (CAM) and recycling site in Bécancour, Québec, Canada, as part of its commitment to support North American producers in their transition to e-mobility. A regional supply chain is critical to ensure reliable and resilient battery materials supply.
CleanTechnica EVs
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Honda has struck a deal with the governments of Canada and Ontario that will lead to building a battery factory for electric cars. The post Honda EV Production Plan For Canada Comes Into Focus appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2021
Canada has released a list of 31 minerals considered critical for the sustainable economic success of Canada and its allies—minerals that can be produced in Canada, are essential to domestic industry and security and have the potential to support secure and resilient supply chains to meet global demand.
Green Car Congress
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CleanTechnica EVs
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The battery division of Volkswagen Group, PowerCo SE, has picked the location to construct its biggest battery gigafactory to date — St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. A potential final expansion stage could produce of up to 90 GWh of batteries annually. Actually, they already announced it last month. PowerCo […]
Green Car Congress
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Canada Post has earmarked $1 billion to cut emissions and transform its fleet. With nearly 14,000 vehicles and Canada’s largest retail network of close to 6,000 post offices, Canada Post acknowledges its footprint is significant. Canada Post currently has an open RFQ (Request for Qualification) for an EV Pilot.
Baua Electric
APRIL 29, 2024
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Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2022
In 2021, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) launched a call for proposals to support R&D projects for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing, systems, components, and batteries in Canada. The selected projects are: Advanced Manufacturing Process Innovations – Flex-Ion Battery Innovation Center.
Baua Electric
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After calling off beats with GM to “beat out Tesla” with a cheap SUV, it has now emerged with news that it is mulling over a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada. According to Japan’s Nikkei , the Japanese automaker is looking at several sites in Canada, including one near its auto factory in Alliston, Ontario.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 18, 2023
billion (US$886 million) to build a cathode manufacturing facility that will provide materials that ultimately supply batteries for Ford’s future electric vehicles. EcoProBM established EcoPro CAM Canada LP in February. SK On, Korea-based EcoProBM and Ford will invest C$1.2 million EVs a year.
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2022
GM is expanding its efforts to educate public safety, fire and emergency service providers throughout the United States and Canada as EV sales grow. For example, many people believe water is dangerous around an EV battery, when in fact a large volume of water is the recommended method to suppress a lithium-ion battery fire.
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2020
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $770,000-investment to help Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro build 28 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the province. The funding will help Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro to build an EV network along the Trans-Canada Highway, connecting the province’s capital, St.
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2023
The governments of Canada and British Columbia will jointly invest more than $395.5 Through this investment, BC Transit will purchase up to 115 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and install 134 charging points to enable the deployment of the new buses in communities across British Columbia. The Government of Canada is investing $14.9
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2021
The Government of Canada plans to provide C$2.75 This investment will create more jobs in Canada’s electric vehicle manufacturing sector, including Nova Bus in Saint-Eustache, Lion Electrique in Saint-Jérôme, GreenPower in Vancouver and New Flyer in Winnipeg. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has approved C$13.6
Green Car Reports
MARCH 14, 2023
The VW Group chose Canada for building batteries for North American EVs. And the Hummer EV’s gigantic battery can be put to use charging other EVs. Multiple large electric SUVs are on the way to the Porsche lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Magna is investing more than $470 million to expand its operations across Ontario, Canada. The growth includes a new battery enclosures facility in Brampton to support the Ford F-150 Lightning and future OEM programs.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Tesla confirmed that it is going to open a new factory to build battery manufacturing equipment in Canada. more… The post Tesla to open new battery manufacturing equipment factory in Canada appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 1, 2023
GM announced today that CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, will begin building battery modules in the second quarter of 2024, supporting the company’s increasing EV production volume. To support GM’s EV transformation, the company is also installing more battery module capacity to its other North American EV plants.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Under separate agreements, Air Products will receive: $300 million (CAD) (US$226 million) from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), the Government of Canada’s program designed to spur innovation for a better Canada by providing funding for large projects and national innovation ecosystems.
Green Car Congress
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Canada-based Rock Tech Lithium officially broke ground for its lithium conversion plant in Guben, Germany ( earlier post ), from which it will supply Mercedes-Benz with battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) starting in 2026 (starting with a qualification period). Earlier post.)
Teslarati
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Green Car Congress
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Green Car Congress
MARCH 13, 2023
The Government of Canada will award more than $344 million in funding to suport five new critical minerals programs and initiatives. The programs and initiatives build on previous investments that support critical minerals research and development. The five are: Critical Minerals Technology and Innovation Program.
Green Car Congress
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Canda-based Lion Electric, a manufacturer of all-electric trucks and buses, is building a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Québec. The factory is planned to begin operations in early 2023 and will produce battery packs and modules made from Lithium-ion cells.
Baua Electric
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Previous, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stated Canada used to be having “good discussions” with Stellantis, next a newspaper reported that automaker used to be in search of higher executive subsidies than firstly presented through Ottawa. Canada’s trade in with Volkswagen for a battery gigafactory in St.
Green Car Congress
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The Nikkei reports that Japan-based motor maker Nidec is planning to invest an estimated ÂĄ100 billion (US$715 million) to build an e-axle plant in Mexico. The company plans to be capable of building an annual 7 million e-axles by March 2026. Nidec has unveiled seven locations that combined would produce 5.7 million e-axles.
Baua Electric
APRIL 26, 2024
Honda on Thursday announced plans to push its EV supply chain into Canada, in a move that it said “represents recognition of the long-term attractiveness of the Canadian EV manufacturing ecosystem.” Honda would maintain the current employee level of 4,200 at the plant but add 1,000 new jobs for EV and EV battery-related facilities.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
It will include lithium-ion battery cell production, as well as cathode active material production and battery recycling.
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