Electric Vehicle

• Calgary technology taps into Alberta’s ‘wasted’ lithium supply

  A chemical engineer out of the University of Calgary is piloting what she says is a more efficient, cleaner lithium extraction process.

  Tech

  Nov 20
  
• Trump urged by EV companies, battery makers not to kill vehicle tax credits

  The Zero Emission Transportation Association said production tax credits have driven enormous job gains in states like Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Georgia.

  Consumer

  Nov 15
  
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• Canada ‘absolutely’ eying proposed U.S. ban on China’s auto tech: Freeland

  When asked if Canada was considering following the United States' lead on banning Chinese technology from all vehicles, Freeland said, 'The short answer is: absolutely.'

  Canada

  Sep 24
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• As EV battery push continues, Trudeau says new plant will ‘meet this moment’

  The federal and Ontario governments are set to make 'an important automotive announcement' amid a major push to expand electric vehicle supply chains.

  Canada

  May 14
• Ontario EV driver arrested for drinking while charging car at OPP station parking lot

  City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a 39-year-old man was consuming alcohol while charging his EV in the detachment's parking lot on Saturday.

  Crime

  Feb 20
• Japanese company considering Manitoba for $1.6B lithium ion battery facility

  The company is considering a parcel of city-owned land near the West End Water Pollution Control Centre close to Wilkes Avenue and the Perimeter Highway.

  Canada

  Jan 3
• ‘It is realistic’: Infrastructure needed for 2035 EV mandate

  The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta says the move to phase out vehicles solely powered by gas by 2035 across Canada is realistic, but more infrastructure is needed.

  Consumer

  Dec 20, 2023
• Sask. environmental researcher addresses concerns around new electric vehicle policy

  The policy will aim to bring down emissions and combat climate change, Clifford says it won't come without worries, such as whether the province has enough charging infrastructure.

  Environment

  Dec 20, 2023
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• Canada faces declining EV interest, report shows, despite push to boost sales

  The data found about 68 per cent of car shoppers in 2022 who did not own an EV showed an intent to purchase one, but that dropped to 56 per cent this year.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2023
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• $35M facility is the latest electric vehicle parts plant announced for Windsor, Ont.

  The $35-million facility in Windsor, Ont., will create 144 new jobs in the region and is expected to be open in June 2024, the province said in a release. 

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2023