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BASF acquires site for North American cathode active materials and recycling expansion in Canada

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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. We look forward to supporting the e-mobility transition in the United States, Canada, Mexico and beyond.

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US and Canada collaborate on EV charging corridor

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and Canada have announced plans for a joint EV charging corridor connecting the two countries. Christened the Binational EV Corridor, the project aims to place EV fast chargers approximately every 50 miles between Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, according to a U.S.

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Canada invests in Newfoundland and Labrador’s EV network

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The funding will help Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro to build an EV network along the Trans-Canada Highway, connecting the province’s capital, St. These chargers represent an important milestone, as Newfoundland and Labrador becomes the tenth and final province/territory to join the national EV network that stretches across Canada.

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Canada awarding C$475M to Air Products for blue hydrogen energy complex in Alberta

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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. Dr. Samir J.

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Marriott taps EV Connect as charger provider, countering Hilton’s recent alliance with Tesla

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Hospitality group Marriott International has announced an agreement with charging services provider EV Connect to implement and manage chargers across thousands of hotels in the US and Canada. more… The post Marriott taps EV Connect as charger provider, countering Hilton’s recent alliance with Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford investing US$375M for R&D in Canada; doubling connectivity team, new research and engineering center

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Ford is investing an additional C$500-million (US$375 million) in its Canadian research and development presence, adding connectivity software and hardware engineers and establishing a new Ottawa Research and Engineering Center. Connectivity is the critical component to the future of mobility.

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GM expands connected and autonomous vehicle engineering & software development work in Canada; new Markham Software Center

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General Motors, joined by Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, announced a major expansion of its engineering and software work in Canada with focus on supporting the development of innovative new automotive systems and technologies for the future.

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