Natural Resources Canada announced that it would invest CAD 8.4 million in two companies, Cyclic Materials Incorporated and Green Graphite Technologies Inc. (GGT), under the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration program. The investments will be used to support the development of a circular economy

On September 9, General Motors and Canadian union Unifor kicked off negotiations for a new agreement for workers who produce Chevrolet BrightDrop electric vans at the CAMI Assembly facility in Ingersoll, Ontario, where 1,300 workers build electric delivery vans, as well as the battery modules for the BrightDrop vans

NEO Battery Materials Ltd., a low-cost silicon anode materials developer for lithium-ion batteries, announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Windsor to form a strategic partnership. The partnership will focus on the development of new battery and energy storage technolog

On September 6, China announced it will take Canada to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge that country’s decision to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce labeled the tariffs as “trade protectionism” that distort global su

On September 4, BlackBerry Limited along with HaleyTek AB launched the HaleyTek’s Generic Automotive Platform (GAP), an advanced cockpit software that provides a seamless Android Automotive development environment, accelerating the time-to-market for infotainment systems.
In the partnership, BlackBerry QNX will suppl

On September 5, the Lion Electric Company announced that its all-electric school buses are now eligible for Dominion Energy's Electric School Bus Infrastructure program in Virginia.
As part of this program, Dominion Energy facilitates the coordination of utilities, network upgrades, construction, and installation of

On September 5, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that an estimated 165,000 units were sold in Canada in August, up 5.6% from August 2023, 
The SAAR for August 2024 came in at a robust 1.81 million units, the highest since the busy first quarter months of 2024 when pent-up demand was flooding the market.
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Sigma Lithium Corporation, a global lithium producer, announced that it had received a binding commitment from the National Brazilian Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) with final approval for a development loan. The development loan is BRL 487 million and will be used by Sigma Lithium for the construct

Tesla has reportedly approached the Canadian government to request for lower tariffs for its vehicles that are being imported from Gigafatory Shanghai.
A Canadian government source has claimed that Tesla asked Canada to give its vehicles a rate similar to what it was able to secure from the European Union.
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Unionized workers at the GM CAMI Assembly plant in Canada have overwhelmingly approved a strike mandate by 97%, which comes as Unifor and General Motors prepare for contract negotiations to begin on September 9.
The routine strike-authorization vote allows approximately 1,200 members of Unifor Local 88 to hold a stri

While Canada’s main rail carriers resumed operations on August 26, it could take weeks before the nation’s railroad networks are fully organized and recovered after weeks of labor-strife.
A back-to-work order for Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) came on August 24 from the Canada

On August 21, Ballard Power Systems announced that it will present the high-performance FCmove-XD fuel cell engine, including the first public demonstration of its 240kW configuration at IAA Transportation 2024. FCmove-XD can deliver a long driving range of 800km. 
It delivers class-leading volumetric power density,

On August 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs, a move that comes after the U.S. announced a similar move.
The Canadian government is following through now, Trudeau said, to "level the playing field for Canadian workers" and allow the country's nascent EV in

On August 23, a workers union threatened a strike at one of Canada’s two major freight railroads, only hours after the company’s trains restarted following a potentially devastating stoppage. Trains were expected to keep moving at least a few days.
With automotive shipments, as well as other industry and passenger co

The North American auto industry faces a potential crisis as Canada’s two major freight railroads, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern, on August 22 locked out nearly 9,000 Teamster members who run the trains, thereby, halting the rails in Canada.
Vehicles and auto parts are the top commodity

On August 20, Green Technology Metals Limited (GT1), Australian lithium company signed a framework agreement and corporate subscription agreement with EcoPro Innovation Co., Ltd., South Korean EV battery materials firm. EcoPro will hold a 16.6% stake in GT1 by investing AUD 8 million. EcoPro will collaborate with GT1

Several South Korean media sources reported that EcoPro BM Co., Ltd. halted the construction of its cathode plant in Canada.
The company has been constructing this new plant jointly with SK On Co., Ltd. and Ford Motor Company. However, they stopped the project as Ford had changed the production schedule for its major

On August 15, Stellantis cited safety achievements at its Etobicoke Casting Plant (ECP) in Ontario, Canada, and Kokomo Casting Plant (KCP) in Kokomo, Indiana, and ongoing investments to support Stellantis’ goal of 50% battery-electric vehicle sales in U.S. and Canada by 2030
•    Ebicoke Casting will receive CAD 34.0

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it is expanding and modernizing its Napanee, Ontario, plant to meet the diverse needs of the EV and all-terrain markets, and boost production capacity to two million tires per year. 
Goodyear began construction on its expansion earlier in 2024, which it expects to co

On August 7, the Dodge brand revealed details of the all-new 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona, which begins deliveries in Q4.
The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T will have a starting price of USD 59,595, and the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which retains the title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, wi