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Government of Canada investing nearly $15M in new EV chargers across the GTA

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The Government of Canada announced federal investments totalling nearly $15 million (US$11.2 Since 2016, the Government of Canada has invested $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians and has approved funding to support the installation of more than 34,500 EV chargers to date.

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Canada orders three Chinese companies to divest from Canadian critical minerals companies

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The Government of Canada has ordered the divestiture of the following investments by three Chinese companies in Canadian critical mineral companies: Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co., Power Metals Corp is a Canadaian mining company exploring and developing cesium, lithium and tantalum assets in Canada.

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VW and Mercedes look to Canada for North American EV battery supply chain

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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are looking to Canada for supplies of battery raw materials, which should help the automakers meet new eligibility requirements for the United States EV tax credit.

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Honda may build an EV factory in Canada featuring in-house battery cells

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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. It’s also expected to help the automaker gain access to EV tax credits in the U.S. under Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rules mandating that vehicles are built domestically.

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Canada Nickel exploring incorporating carbon capture & storage in mining tailings in Crawford project

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Canada Nickel Company announced that its latest test work results support the incorporation of carbon capture and storage into the Crawford Project.The company’s In-Process Tailings (IPT) Carbonation process is a novel method for accelerated carbon capture and storage. —Mark Selby, Chair and CEO of Canada Nickel.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles. The IRA’s assembly and battery requirements do not apply to commercial vehicles.

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Budget 2024: Helping Canada get more EVs on the road – Electric Mobility Canada

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Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) notes that the federal government continues to support the transition to electric transportation with some good news for potential EV buyers and for the EV supply chain. The post Budget 2024: Helping Canada get more EVs on the road – Electric Mobility Canada appeared first on Plug'n Drive.

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