Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a provider of all-electric powertrains and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric fleet vehicles, announced the successful delivery and deployment of 10 all-electric cargo vans to Montreal, Canada-based Goodfood Market Corp.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In Tokyo, Subaru Corporation today unveiled its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) SOLTERRA; SOLTERRA will make its US debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. The vehicle was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru; Toyota’s version is the bZ4X, which the company unveiled last month in Japan ( Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Volkswagen Group Canada has formed Electrify Canada, a new company that will build an ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) direct current (DC) charging network across Canada. The Canadian electric vehicle market is growing, creating a great need for charging that is fast, convenient and available in key locations.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2023

Thomas, Ontario/Canada with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The decision to expand PowerCo SE’s cell production network to Canada is further evidence of the growth strategy of the Volkswagen Group in North America. The planned investment of up to €4.8

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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 global market for MEAs is projected to be $15 billion by 2025. Lead: Cummins Inc.;

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Rio Tinto is partnering with the Government of Canada to invest up to C$737 million (US$537 million) over the next eight years to decarbonize its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) operations in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, and to position the business as a center of excellence for critical minerals processing.

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Plug N Drive

JUNE 4, 2024

Attention new and used EV dealerships, electricity companies, NGOs, charities and community groups across Canada Ottawa, Ontario – June 4, 2024. Electricity Canada and Plug’n Drive are pleased to announce nominations have opened for the 2024 Canadian Electric Vehicle (EV) Awards Program, now in its eleventh year.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume and the Canadian Minister for Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, signed an Addendum to the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of August this year ( earlier post ) to identify suitable sites for a cell factory in Canada. million all-electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2022

Canada-based Snow Lake Lithium has outlined the need to create a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem across North America to protect the future of its domestic automotive industry. With some 15 million vehicles sold in the US last year, the automotive industry is estimated to contribute $1.1

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Vale Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Vale S.A., and General Motors signed a term sheet for the long-term supply of battery grade nickel sulfate from Vale’s proposed plant at Bécancour, Québec, Canada. Vale’s Sudbury operation in Canada produces around 65,000 metric tons of nickel annually.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

The Government of Canada announced support for the latest cathode active materials (CAM) facility to be operational in Canada, to be built by a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and POSCO Future M in Bécancour, Québec ( earlier post ). The governments of Canada and Québec will each contribute around $150 million to the project.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2022

GM will provide student teams across 15 academic institutions with a Cadillac LYRIQ, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, to develop and to demonstrate technology that utilizes automation and vehicle-to-everything connectivity. McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada). University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL).

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Teslarati

JANUARY 7, 2024

Japanese automaker Honda is considering locations to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Canada featuring the use of in-house battery cells. under Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rules mandating that vehicles are built domestically. “Each company remains committed to affordability in the EV market.”

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are each investing $5 million in First Cobalt Corporation to accelerate domestic production of battery-grade cobalt sulfate, a required element needed to produce long-range electric vehicles (EVs).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

According to GlobalData, the global EV market is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR of 15.6% The company projects that China will lead the global EV market with more than 50% share and grow three times as fast as the US over the next five years. million by 2022.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2019

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi, announced a new $4.5-million million Impact Canada challenge aimed at accelerating made-in-Canada battery innovation to better position the country in the highly competitive global market.

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Teslarati

MAY 3, 2022

“Today’s deal on made-in-Canada electric vehicles is yet another investment in our workers and in our future. During CES this year, for example, Stellantis stated that its Chrysler brand would be all-electric by 2028. in Canada to boost electric vehicle production appeared first on TESLARATI.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Top electric vehicle news of the past day or so has included Nissan teasing two new fully electric models, a new electric Audi factory in China, and Canada reaching 5% EV market share. Electric Vehicles Startup retrofits a Tesla Model S with a 750-mile battery pack Lunaz grows production and […].

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Group AG and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation and to explore ways to advance opportunities across Canada’s electric vehicle supply chain, including, but not limited to, securing sustainable sources of raw materials.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2022

Glencore’s Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (INO) has ordered a full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric equipment for use at the Onaping Depth Project in Ontario, Canada. The entire fleet of mining equipment will feature battery-powered electric vehicles, eliminating diesel emissions and reducing noise pollution.

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EV Adoption

MAY 5, 2023

In 2022, both the US and Canada surpassed one percent of vehicles in operation (VIO) being electric vehicles (both BEVs and PHEVs) for the first time, according to new analysis and estimates from EVAdoption. When looking at just BEV (full battery electric vehicles), the US jumped ahead of Canada by a modest 0.1

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The BMW Group intends to source aluminum with significantly reduced CO 2 emissions from Rio Tinto’s hydro-powered operations in Canada starting in 2024 and has signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect. In the supply chain of a mid-sized fully-electric vehicle around a quarter of the CO 2 emissions are attributable to aluminum.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2020

Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus is the first to test MCI’s first all-electric coach—the MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE, designed for long-range express routes—in Canada. MCI offers two battery-electric models. Both models share the same electric platform. MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE.

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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

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Blink Charging

MARCH 6, 2024

March is Women’s History Month in the United States, and at Blink Charging we’re celebrating by highlighting the invaluable contributions of women to the electric vehicle (EVs) and electric vehicle charging field. Clara played a significant role in popularizing electric vehicles before the First World War.

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EV Specifications

MARCH 13, 2023

The Volkswagen Group is strengthening its activities in North America and intends to establish a strong position in this important growth market for battery-electric vehicles. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, as the location for Volkswagen's first gigafactory outside Europe. The Group and its battery subsidiary PowerCo chose St.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2021

The world automotive market is going through a period of fundamental change. The transition to electric vehicles has the potential to reshape much of the industry, including the supply base. This has the potential to extend electric vehicle driving range or reduce electric motor and battery requirements.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

GM expects the Spark EV to have among the best EV battery range in its segment and be the first electric vehicle to offer SAE Combo DC Fast Charging capability, when it goes on sale next summer. Spark EV will be eligible for high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes in California. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2022

million customer charging sessions in Canada and the US—five times the customer charging sessions over 2020. The inspectors utilize a fleet of electric vehicles to perform charging tests. In 2021, the Electrify America charging network registered more than 1.45

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2022

The Government of Canada has released Budget 2022. billion (US$3 billion) to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy to capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Critical Mineral Opportunities in Canada. Among its measures is up to C$3.8 This includes $1.7

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

The Government of Canada is awarding $1,625,000 in funding for the construction of two public hydrogen stations in the Greater Toronto Area to support a new Canadian market for fuel-cell vehicles. million for the deployment of electric vehicle recharging and alternative fuel refueling infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2016

Twizy, Renault’s all-electric quadricyle, has been certified by Transport Canada, and is now set for release on the Canadian market. With speed capped at 40 km/h (25 mph), it comes under the Canadian category of low-speed vehicles (four-wheel electric vehicles with top speed from 32 to 40 km/h).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2018

Nano One Materials has launched a project focused on improving the durability of lithium-ion cathode materials with the support of the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The automotive industry is seeking higher levels of energy density to extend the range of electric vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 30, 2023

As August comes to a close, it’s time to start taking a look at the small and short stories we skipped over earlier in the month. Sometimes, one story is just too small on its own to really justify writing a whole article about, but as the stories start to stack up during the months, […]

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stelco Holdings Inc., Recycling the lithium-ion batteries contained in electric vehicle automobiles is a major aspect within this value chain, which will become even more important in the future. rich electric vehicle and stationary storage battery chemistries (lithium?nickel-manganese?cobalt

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