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Bird's Canadian mindset leads to micromobility success in U.S.
Bird's Canadian mindset leads to U.S. micromobility success
Refocusing to a Canadian mentality that prizes collaboration and caution over speed and disruption is fostering international success and growth for micromobility company Bird. The company manages up to 8,000 vehicles in almost 30 Canadian cities.
Li-Cycle receives further extensions from note holders
Toronto-based battery recycling company Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (LICYF) has received further waiver extensions from the holders of its convertible notes, Glencore Canada Corporation and Wood River Capital, LLC. The move allows Li-Cycle shares to continue trading until May 13.
Thirty Ontario SMEs to split $56M EV tech funding pot
A new $56-million investment will be shared among 30 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on electric vehicle (EV) technology in Ontario. The technologies produced by these companies include charging infrastructure, cybersecurity, virtual reality training, communications and powertrains.
BPA acquires sustainability consulting firm Ecovert
BPA, a Montreal-based consulting engineering firm, has acquired Ecovert, a Toronto-based sustainability consulting firm, and affiliate EcovertCx, a building commissioning firm. Ecovert's offerings include building certification, zero carbon design, energy modelling, measurement and verification planning, and building lifecycle assessments.
Rock Tech Lithium appoints new CEO, CFO
Toronto-based Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (RCK-X) has appointed Mirco Wojnarowicz as chief executive officer and Christopher Wright as chief financial officer. Dirk Harbecke, who has served as interim CEO since 2022, will remain chairman of the board.
Ecotecture takes top prize at Vernon business challenge
Dora Anderson and her company Ecotecture walked away with the first prize of more than $28,000 in the 10th annual Enterprize Challenge in Vernon, B.C. Ecotecture aims to develop new specifications based on green building standards.
Ranking Canadian companies on the road to net-zero
In the spirit of the “Buy Canadian” movement consumers embraced in the grocery aisles this year, Canadian companies may capture opportunities by doubling down on sustainability at home, according to University of Calgary professor Yrjö Koskinen.
George Brown launches two solar PV certification programs
Toronto's George Brown College is expanding its cleantech training with the launch of two online certificate programs in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. Once enrolled, students have lifetime access to all materials so they can refresh their learning as needed.
Battery X teams up with Tesla dealer to enhance battery tech
B.C.-based Battery X Metals Inc. (BATX-CN) has entered into an agreement with Vancouver-based independent Tesla dealership Factor E Motors to advance its patent-pending lithium-ion battery rebalancing software and hardware capabilities.
Mitsubishi to launch new EV in Canada by summer 2026
Mitsubishi plans to introduce a new EV to the Canadian and U.S. markets in the summer of 2026. It will be based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf and produced through a collaboration with alliance partner Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan pulls the plug on its $1B Japan EV battery plant
As it scrambles to turn things around, Nissan is scrapping plans to build a new lithium iron phosphate battery plant in Japan. The facility was expected to be key to reducing EV battery costs.
Cyberattacks at EV charging stations are on the rise
According to a new report from Upstream, cyberattacks targeting automotive and smart mobility products rose 39 per cent in 2024 compared to a year earlier. This translates to 34 monthly incidents across Europe, the U.S. and China.
Panasonic to slash 10,000 jobs in shift to energy storage
Panasonic Holdings Corp., the supplier of lithium-ion batteries to Tesla, is slashing its headcount by 10,000 workers. The company will pivot to areas such as energy-efficient power generation and storage, and data centre power sources.
Is Disney’s net-zero game as strong as its revenue surge?
Since 2009, The Walt Disney Company (DIS-N) has aimed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its direct operations. Now, it is pushing further by aligning its climate targets with the Paris Agreement and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Renewable energy's scale-up provides carbon removal plan
Borrowing lessons from renewable energy’s rapid growth could accelerate the expansion of carbon removal projects, Climate Impact Partners CEO Sheri Hickok said. Both incur the majority of their lifetime costs upfront, during project development, and repay that investment over years.
Scientists blast through battery world record
Scientists have broken a battery world record and could be on their way to new kinds of batteries. The breakthrough could allow for the production and widespread use of solid-state batteries, seen as a key technology of the future.
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