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Feb 4, 20241 min read
Northvolt reaches deal with Quebec and Ottawa to build a $7-billion battery cell factory
Northvolt has officially announced its entry into Canada's electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector with plans for a $7...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Alectra, Hydro One latest Ontario utilities to offer ultra-low overnight power rates
Alectra Utilities and Hydro One are now providing customers with the opportunity to enroll in the Ontario Energy Board's ultra-low...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
NDP come into power in Manitoba on an EV-heavy platform
The recent provincial election in Manitoba has resulted in a significant political shift, with the New Democratic Party (NDP) securing...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Quebec’s largest heavy-duty vehicle lessor buys 10 Class 7, Class 8 electric trucks
Brossard Leasing, a leading heavy-duty vehicle lessor based in Dorval, Quebec, is embarking on an electrification initiative by ordering...
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ZEVAI
Feb 3, 20241 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Trademark application for new Volkswagen-Umicore joint venture, Ionway, filed in Canada
Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo SE and Umicore have unveiled a joint venture in Europe named Ionway, aiming to bring it to Canada, as...
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ZEVAI
Feb 3, 20241 min read
Canadian tandem to build double decker ZEV buses for North American market
Alexander Dennis, the UK's largest bus manufacturer and a subsidiary of Winnipeg-based NFI Group Inc., is ramping up production of...
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ZEVAI
Feb 3, 20241 min read
Toronto votes “yes” to decarbonize vehicles-for-hire
The Toronto City Council has recently voted to implement a plan aimed at phasing out gasoline-powered taxis and ride-sharing vehicles...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Electric Autonomy joins EnerTech Advanced Mobility Ecosystem
Electric Autonomy has recently become a media partner with the EnerTech Advanced Mobility Ecosystem (EAME), a coalition dedicated to...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Sixteen companies launch campaign to boost EV charger roaming in Canada
A new initiative named Agora aims to streamline electric vehicle (EV) charging across Canada by allowing users to charge their vehicles...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Have Japan’s automakers become battery EV players? Or are they still playing catch up?
The Japan Mobility Show, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, recently concluded after a two-week run with a renewed focus on...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Linamar to supply EV industry from new Ontario gigacasting plant
Welland, Ontario, known for its tranquil canal and proximity to Niagara Falls, is set to become a hub for electric vehicle (EV)...
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ZEVAI
Feb 3, 20241 min read
Flex-N-Gate, StoreDot collaborate on fast-charging battery cell technology
Battery developer StoreDot has teamed up with global automotive component manufacturer Flex-N-Gate to advance the commercialization of...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Ontario opens application process for EV ChargeON funding
The Ontario government has launched the EV ChargeON program, initially announced in 2022, aimed at assisting small- and medium-sized...
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Feb 3, 20242 min read
Electric vehicle options just in time for winter sport enthusiasts
When selecting an electric vehicle (EV) for a ski or snowboarding trip, several factors should be considered to ensure a smooth and...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
Impacts of Proterra Chapter 11 bankruptcy so far muted in Canada
In August, Proterra, a prominent electric bus and battery systems manufacturer based in California, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
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ZEVAI
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Q1 2024 brings only a few new EV arrivals, as market regroups for the year ahead
The electric vehicle (EV) market in 2024 has seen a measured start, with several promised new models making their debut, but no major...
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Feb 1, 20241 min read
Governments of Canada and Quebec to make major EV battery sector announcement
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, along with François Legault, Premier of...
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ZEVAI
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Ontario's automotive workforce needs a boost to be ready for the EV boom
Workforce development specialists in Ontario's automotive industry highlight several challenges that need to be addressed to prepare for...
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Feb 1, 20241 min read
Plan to use 900 foreign workers at Windsor EV battery plant called an 'insult' to Canadian labourers
The Canada's Building Trades Unions (CBTU), representing over 500,000 skilled trades workers, has strongly criticized NextStar's plan to...
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Feb 1, 20241 min read
Aviva Canada expands access to EV charging stations through joint initiative
Aviva Canada, in collaboration with Earth Day Canada, is expanding its Charged for Change program to enhance access to electric vehicle...
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