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H55 electric plane battery plant takes off in Quebec
H55 electric plane battery plant takes off in Quebec
Electric airplane battery manufacturer H55 recently inaugurated its new production facility in Longueil, Que. in order to get closer to its North American clients. The facility will host production as well as house an engineering component for research and development.
'Living material' could form carbon-capturing building facade
A 3D-printed “living material” that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, developed with a key contribution from a Canadian researcher, could some day enshroud buildings to mitigate their climate impacts.
Canada to stall EV rules as Carney seeks to boost auto sector
Canada is delaying a plan to force automakers to hit minimum sales levels for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, a concession to manufacturers in a sector that has been upended by tariffs.
N.S. ports need major upgrades to support offshore wind
Ports around Nova Scotia will have to undergo some big, costly upgrades to support the offshore wind industry build-out that politicians and energy companies are envisioning, according to the findings of a new study.
Why are there so few affordable EVs in Canada?
The Tesla Model Y runs for about $64,000. The next most popular EV models in Canada, Volkswagen's ID.4 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, run for $49,000 and $55,690, respectively. Not exactly affordable.
On The Run opens new EV charging loyalty program
On The Run EV Fast Charge opened their new loyalty program this week. The Journie Rewards app will now accumulate points for every charging session (three points per kilowatt-hour) and in-store purchases (two points for every dollar spent).
10 EVs getting hit hardest in Canada's changing landscape
COLUMN: We all knew that federal government incentives were responsible for artificially inflating EV demand. But nobody knew precisely how much the government’s lure inflated EV sales until, almost overnight, federal support for EV adoption disappeared.
Tesla rebounds in used vehicle market
Months after Tesla owners across Canada dashed to sell their vehicles in the wake of backlash against the brand’s controversial leader, the carmaker’s market share and sales seem to have rebounded.
CIMA+ launches sustainability, decarbonization advisory
CIMA+, one of Canada's largest privately held engineering consulting firms, has announced the official launch of its new Consulting and Strategic Advisory Services in sustainability and decarbonization. This new division is headed by Anaïssia Franca.
Northern Graphite CEO confident of Quebec mine’s future
The head of Northern Graphite Corp. (NGC-X) is confident the company can raise additional funding to extend the life of North America’s only operational graphite mine after clinching a key financing package from the federal government.
Charbone secures used equipment for hydrogen production
Charbone Hydrogen (CH-X) will repurpose an electrolyzer and hydrogen refuelling equipment first installed at a Quebec multi-energy station for its flagship project. It has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the equipment already used by Quebec-based Harnois Énergies.
Meeting Nova Scotia’s 80% renewable electricity target
COMMENTARY: By 2030, at least 80 per cent of the electricity sold to Nova Scotians is expected to come from non-emitting sources of energy. Over the past 15 years, the province’s principal electricity supplier has made considerable progress toward the goal.
Stinky ‘artificial stomach’ in Toronto powers 250 homes
Toronto's Zooshare Biogas Plant’s churning mechanisms turn food scraps and fryer oil into renewable power. It’s responsible for flooding Ontario’s power grid with 4.1 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year — enough to power 250 homes.
Over 85 scientists say Trump climate report lacks merit
Over 85 top climate scientists on Tuesday said that U.S. President Donald Trump's Energy Department’s recent climate assessment used to justify an unwinding of federal greenhouse gas rules does not meet standards for scientific integrity.
India’s solar industry aiming to compete with China
On the edge of Jaipur, an Indian city known for its colourful bazaars and palaces, a bustling industrial complex is the epicentre of the country's push to compete with China in making components for solar technology.
Low-quality carbon credits killed a sustainability buzzword
RIP, carbon-neutral. Just a decade ago, the term was a byword for climate ambition. Its credibility has since been wrecked by court cases — including a defeat for Apple last week — and negative press coverage.
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