Northvolt to stay the course for $7B Quebec battery plant despite ‘strategic review’

Northvolt to stay the course for B Quebec battery plant despite ‘strategic review’

Swedish EV battery manufacturer Northvolt says construction on its $7-billion plant on Montreal’s South Shore will continue, even as the company undergoes a “strategic review” of its activities.  The review comes as global demand for electric vehicles has slowed, with both Ford and General Motors saying they would scale back their production of electric vehicles.  … Read more

Canada lays out plan to phase out sales of gas-powered cars, trucks by 2035

Canada lays out plan to phase out sales of gas-powered cars, trucks by 2035

The end of the road is coming for gas-powered vehicles in Canada. New regulations being published this week by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will effectively end sales of new passenger vehicles powered only by gasoline or diesel in 2035. Guilbeault said the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard will encourage automakers to make more battery-powered cars and … Read more