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Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project

April 22, 2024 Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project Comau has joined yet another important pan-European energy transformation initiative, in the field of e-Mobility, this time in support of the BATTwin project, in the field of e-Mobility. Under the scope of its participation, Comau…

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Ontario Making it Easier to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

February 22, 2024 Province of Ontario streamlining process to connect public EV charging stations to the grid The Ontario government is making it easier to build and connect new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV…

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Government of Canada Launches $1.5-Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

January 24, 2024 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments…

Northvolt Chooses Canada for Its First Ev Battery Plant in North America
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Northvolt Chooses Canada for Its First EV Battery Plant in North America

January 18, 2024 Northvolt has chosen Canada to establish its very first North American battery plant Sweden-based Northvolt will invest $7 billion in an EV battery hub in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville, Québec, which will include a cathode active materials facility, a battery cell manufacturing facility and a battery recycling operation. This major investment in Northvolt is…

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ABB E-Mobility Enters New Era of EV Charging by Launching Terra AC Wallbox Solutions Across Canada

January 4, 2024 The line of ABB E-mobility products has been extensively tested to meet the highest independent standards and safety requirements for residential or commercial installations ABB E-Mobility enters new era of EV charging by launching Terra AC Wallbox solutions across Canada. Setting a new standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, ABB’s Terra…

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Emerson Chosen as Automation Partner For Korea’s Largest EV Lithium-Ion Battery Recycler

January 4, 2024 Collaboration with SungEel HiTech to advance operational excellence at company’s expanding sustainable battery recycling facility with automation solutions Global automation technology and software company Emerson has been selected by Korea’s SungEel HiTech Co., Ltd., a specialist in lithium-ion battery recycling, to provide advanced automation solutions in support of sustainable production and operational…

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Ontario Strengthening Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Through Investments in Mineral Exploration Projects

December 22, 2023 Additional funding flowing for Junior Exploration program also creating jobs in northern and Indigenous communities The Ontario government is investing close to $9 million to help junior mining companies finance early exploration projects to find critical minerals used in electric vehicles, smart phones, laptops, medical equipment and renewable energy. The funding is…

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Nidec Industrial Solutions’ DirectPowerPS High-Speed EV Charger Has Achieved UL Certification

December 4, 2023 Nidec Industrial Solutions, a global leader in power management, proudly announces the successful UL certification of its cutting-edge innovation –the DirectPowerPS DC Fast EV Charger. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Nidec’s unwavering commitment to providing its customers with high-quality, reliable, and safe charging solutions while supporting the growing EV market….

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Ontario Strengthens Electric Vehicle Supply Chain With New Manufacturing Investment

December 4, 2023 Dana Canada Corporation to create 105 good-paying jobs in Oakville and Cambridge The Ontario government is welcoming a significant investment by Dana Canada Corporation, a leading manufacturer in drivetrain and electric propulsion motor systems. The investment will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capacity of thermal management systems, a key component…

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Ontario Building More New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

October 24, 2023 Expansion of provincial charging network will help get more EV drivers on the road The Ontario government is providing more funding to build thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations in small and medium-sized communities, making it easier and more convenient to charge up outside of large urban centres and giving drivers…

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Sealing and Material Coating in EV Manufacturing – How Omron’s Technologies Refine Quality

October 18, 2023 Omron’s automation solutions for material coating and sealing refine the quality and efficiency of EV manufacturing and assembly When it comes to electric vehicle or EV manufacturing assembly, meeting downstream customer demand for vehicle delivery while maintaining quality expected by downstream customers in the lite vehicle domain is the name of the…

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Governments of Canada and Ontario finalize agreement with Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. for new plant in Loyalist Township

Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain October 17, 2023 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. The facility will manufacture cathode…

Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
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Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

September 11, 2023 Safety trumps all other concerns in the automotive industry, and electric vehicle manufacturing is no exception. However, safety can also introduce complexity, and the complexity of today’s vehicles – particularly EVs – is such that manufacturers are no longer able to rely on traditional sample or audit-based inspection methods.  Fast, 100% inspection…

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Omron’s Automation Solutions are Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

August 11, 2023 As a premier industrial automation leader, Omron is here to guide and support you throughout your EV manufacturing endeavor. Their automation solutions for EV production will enable you to meet the demands of the rapidly changing automotive industry with increased precision and efficiency. More Information Solutions for the automotive industry Related Story…

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Comau is Developing Innovative Battery Cell Formation Solutions with the GIGABAT Project in Europe

Comau will be developing an energy efficient cell formation chamber as part of its work with GIGABAT, a pan-European initiative aimed a supporting the sustainable and ecological transition towards e-Mobility. August 8, 2023 Comau will be developing an energy efficient cell formation chamber as part of its work with GIGABAT, a pan-European initiative aimed at…

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Canada and Ontario Establish An Auto Pact to Secure Stellantis-LGES and Volkswagen Deals

Auto pact on joint support for electric vehicle and battery projects will attract economic growth and create thousands of good-paying jobs July 19, 2023 Recently, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario,…