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EV Manufacturing

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News, analysis and insights on the opportunities for, and the economic impacts of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Canada and the development of a national supply chain.

NGen issues new call for proposals to allocate $35 million for advanced manufacturing projects to support Canada’s ZEV value chain

Successful applicant-partners will share proceeds from a new $35-million NGen fund and up to $60 million more in industry contributions

critical minerals, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, EV Supply Chain, Hydrogen & Hydrogen Fuel Cells, NGen, Power electronics

Brian Banks
May 16, 2023
2 minute read

Attracting global companies is the key to cementing Canada’s EV legacy

Ahead of the 2023 EV & Charging Expo, it’s critical to consider how attracting FDI helps Canada seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, EV Supply Chain, Invest in Canada, Mining Resources for EVs

Invest in Canada
May 10, 2023
4 minute read

Dark green Canoo pickup truck with roof rack

EV designers can move the industry forward by invoking radical notions of the past

The electric vehicle transition is a generational opportunity to rethink personal transportation design, but few automakers are stepping up. Is there a modern-day Ransom Olds or Henry Ford of EVs waiting in the wings?

Aptera, Canoo, Citroen, EV Design, EV Manufacturing, General Motors GM, Tesla

Peter Vella
April 25, 2023
9 minute read

Ford investing $1.8 billion to transform Oakville auto assembly plant into an EV industrial park

The automaker has finally disclosed details of its plan, first announced in 2020, to retool its Oakville facility to produce EVs — including battery pack assembly

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Manufacturing, Ford, Ontario

Emma Jarratt
April 12, 2023
2 minute read

It’s full speed ahead for electric vehicles in Canada, says EDC

As the innovation of electric vehicles evolves at record speed, Export Development Canada is picking up the pace to provide support for suppliers, manufacturers and developers in the burgeoning industry

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, EV Supply Chain, Export Development Canada (EDC)

Export Development Canada
March 20, 2023
3 minute read

Marissa West on stage, with backdrop at GM announcement

GM Canada chooses St. Catharines plant to produce EV drive units

GM plans to produce over 400,000 Ultium electric drive units annually at its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant, pending agreements on federal and provincial support

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Manufacturing, General Motors GM, Ontario, Unifor the Union

Mehanaz Yakub
February 21, 2023
3 minute read

Ariel shot of McMaster Innovation Park— where NGen office is located

NGen nets $177 million in funding from federal government

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada will distribute the funding to Canadian companies for projects focused on advancing the zero-emission value chain

Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Manufacturing, NGen

Mehanaz Yakub
February 17, 2023
2 minute read

Image of Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume, Volkswagen technology chief Thomas Schmall and Canada's minister for Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne.

In latest meetings with German automakers, industry minister Champagne touts Canada as “the logical choice”

Speaking to reporters amid meetings with Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, federal industry minister François-Philippe Champagne says “decarbonization” of Canada’s supply chain is a key selling point

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, EV Supply Chain

Brian Banks
December 6, 2022
2 minute read

EV Innovation & Technology Conference to focus on advanced manufacturing and supply chain in Canada

The EV Innovation & Technology Conference, hosted by Electric Autonomy in partnership with Next Generation Manufacturing Canada, will showcase Canadian industry leaders discussing opportunities and challenges in achieving success in the EV economy

Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Innovation & Technology Conference, EV Manufacturing, NGen, Research & Development

Emma Jarratt
November 30, 2022
3 minute read

GM-Vale nickel sulphate deal is latest to showcase Canada’s battery supply chain resource and processing potential

Once Vale’s proposed nickel processing plant in Bécancour, Que., is completed by 2026, the mining giant will supply General Motors with 25,000 metric tonnes of nickel annually

EV Battery Supply Chain, EV Manufacturing, General Motors GM, Mining Resources for EVs, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
November 22, 2022
5 minute read