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VW’s Ajax facility expansion supports EV customers, technicians
VW’s Ajax facility expansion supports EV customers
The expansion of Volkswagen’s parts distribution centre in Ajax, Ont. includes features geared toward electric vehicles (EVs), such as a new battery storage space and training rooms for its technicians to better handle electric cars.
Rio Tinto launches $1.5B Que. low-carbon smelter expansion
Rio Tinto Group (RIO-N) has launched operations of its new US$1.5-billion low-carbon aluminum smelter expansion in Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region with a view to deploying the proprietary AP60 technology used on site in other parts of the world.
Eric Sprott invests $25M in MAX Power
MAX Power Mining (MAXX-CN) has secured a $25-million investment from Eric Sprott to advance commercial evaluation of its Lawson hydrogen discovery in Saskatchewan, marking one of the largest financings yet in the emerging natural hydrogen sector.
Argo revenue jumps 474% to $2.9M in Q1
Toronto-based Argo Corp., which offers an all-electric, door-to-door transit model, reported Q1 revenue of $2.9 million, a 474 per cent increase compared to $500,000 in Q1 2025. In Q1, Argo renewed and expanded transit agreements with Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Why Loop's Canadian pilot failed
Despite the early hype around Loop's reusable grocery packaging, pilot projects launched in North America, Japan and the U.K. in 2021 quietly shuttered. Only in France, which adopted reusable packaging regulations, did the concept flourish.
SHARC Q1 revenue falls 51% YoY
Vancouver-based SHARC International Systems Inc. (SHRC-CN) reported Q1 revenue of $490,000, a 51 per cent decrease compared to Q1 2025. The company says as of June 1, it has a sales backlog of $6.9 million.
FCL announces first Canadian sales to Ottawa Fire Services
Full Circle Lithium Corp. (FCLI-X), a North American manufacturer of lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing products, has announce its first Canadian municipal fire service sale to Ottawa Fire Services for FCL-X fire suppression solutions.
PowerBank announces hybrid project in New York
Toronto-based PowerBank Corporation (SUUN-Q) has executed a lease agreement on a battery energy storage system in Allegany County, N.Y. The project has the capacity to hold up to five megawatts AC and discharge over four hours.
NB Power says current solar model no longer sustainable
NB Power’s solar net metering program has grown from 465 customers in 2023 to over 2,100 today. The utility says the system, which credits solar power sent to the grid at the same rate customers pay for electricity, is no longer sustainable.
5 years after declaration, Calgary calls off climate emergency
More than four years after declaring a climate emergency, Calgary city council voted 10-5 to rescind the statement. Ward 14 Coun. Landon Johnston introduced the motion, saying he wants council to favour action over symbolism.
Diesel costs drive mining companies to electric equipment
Sudbury-based Railveyor, which builds electric rail systems, says high oil prices are benefitting its bottom line as mines look for alternatives to diesel-powered machinery. Alternatives to diesel trucks include electric rail and conveyor systems, along with battery-electric vehicles.
Clean energy stocks' success rests largely on one company
For investors betting on a rebound in renewable energy stocks, 2026 is looking up. But that optimism may rest on the performance of a single stock: Bloom Energy Corp. (BE-N), a fuel cell maker whose fortunes are tied to data centres.
EV platform Spiro raises $215M to scale electric mobility
African EV platform Spiro has announced a US$215M investment round to accelerate the deployment of its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa. Spiro's latest equity round draws global capital from Europe and Africa.
California launches first phase of plastic crackdown
After years of political battles, rewrites and regulatory infighting, the first phase of California’s landmark plastic pollution law is finally going live June 1. Almost nobody is happy about it.
SEG building a third solar panel assembly facility in Texas
SEG Solar just announced plans for a third solar panel assembly facility sited in Texas. This new 4.6-gigawatt (GW) facility will bring the company’s total U.S. module manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW annually.
Temasek says crises strengthens case for renewables
Singaporean state-owned investor Temasek hosted its annual flagship sustainability event Ecosperity 2026 last week. Speaking at the event, Temasek executives made the case for bolstering the energy transition on energy security grounds.
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