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'More oomph': HPQ boosts efficiency of lithium-ion battery cells
HPQ boosts efficiency of lithium-ion battery cells
HPQ Silicon Inc. is readying to launch its first lithium-ion battery brand made with the latest iteration of its silicon-based anode material, as the Montreal-based company nears an “inflection point” for commercialization, president and CEO Bernard Tourillon said.
Switch to low-carbon concrete can happen now, pilot finds
The switch to low-carbon concrete can take place today with minuscule upcharge, according to the results of a pilot from Climate Smart Buildings Alliance. The organization was created to help change the building sector’s culture and practices around sustainable materials.
GFL's infra. arm to be recapitalized in $4.25B deal
Vaughan, Ont.-based waste management company GFL Environmental on Thursday announced a deal with funds managed by Energy Capital Partners to recapitalize its construction subsidiary, Green Infrastructure Partners, at an enterprise value of $4.25 billion.
Lyten to buy Northvolt, eyes Quebec megafactory site
Lyten Inc., an American developer of lithium-sulphur batteries, is buying the entirety of Northvolt AB’s remaining assets in Europe and says it also wants to take over the site for a future battery-cell megafactory in Quebec.
Li-Cycle completes sale of key assets to Glencore
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. has completed the sale of its key subsidiaries and assets to Glencore, its largest creditor. The sale includes Li-Cycle’s Germany, Arizona, Alabama, New York and Ontario Spokes; its Rochester Hub project; and its intellectual property portfolio.
FuelPositive secures $5M to launch green ammonia pilot
Waterloo, Ont.-based green ammonia producer FuelPositive Corporation (NHHH-X) announced a $5-million private placement, allowing it to activate its first on-farm pilot project and convert a bridge loan.
PyroGenesis Q2 revenue down 23.6% from last year
Montreal-based PyroGenesis Inc. (PYR-T) reported revenue of $3 million for Q2, down 23.6 per cent compared to Q2 2024. Its revenue backlog as of Aug. 6 was $51.1 million.
Carbon DC acquires Elywhere North America
Grid and electric vehicle (EV) charging company Carbon DC – with hubs in Vancouver and Portland, Ore. – has acquired Elywhere North America, an arm of Norway-based Elywhere AS. The acquisition enables Carbon DC to tackle electrical infrastructure issues in North America.
Boralex names new board chair
Quebec-based energy storage company Boralex Inc. (BLX-T) has announced the appointment of Andre Courville as chair of the board of directors, effective Sept. 30. Courville has served on Boralex’s board since 2019.
e-Zinc names new chief technical officer
e-Zinc, a Toronto-based company focusing on long-duration energy storage, has announced the appointment of David Harvey as chief technical officer. Harvey brings over 20 years of experience in electrochemical systems.
Okanagan industrial park to generate its own power
An Okanagan industrial park has unveiled B.C.’s largest solar energy initiative to date. The $2.1-million project was spearheaded by the owners of the Restoration Lands Inc. industrial park, currently home to nearly a dozen manufacturing businesses.
PowerCo begins hiring blitz for Ont. EV battery gigafactory
With initial production set to begin in 2027, Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo says it's launching a hiring blitz as it looks to fill hundreds of positions for its massive EV battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont.
CEOs told Carney EV mandate would 'inflict serious damage'
Less than two weeks after the Liberal cabinet was sworn in, the heads of the five major automakers appealed directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney, requesting him to “urgently” repeal the federal zero-emission vehicle sales mandate.
Winnipeg rolls out Canada’s first 60-foot battery-electric bus
Winnipeg is making national transit history as the first Canadian city to introduce a 60-foot battery-electric bus into service. The zero-emission vehicle, unveiled Thursday, will enter limited weekday service next week.
Hyundai and GM to launch jointly developed EV in 2028
Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors (GM-N) have confirmed plans to co-develop five new vehicles under their ongoing strategic collaboration. The announcement includes a jointly developed electric commercial van, expected to launch as early as 2028.
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