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AVL opens new branch in Mississauga to spur EV R&D
AVL opens new branch in Mississauga to spur EV R&D
Global mobility technology giant AVL is opening a state-of-the-art research and development centre in Mississauga, Ont. to spur further development in Canada's fast-growing battery technology and electric vehicle (EV) sector.
How SMEs can start their own net-zero journey
GUEST SUBMISSION: The federal government plans to reach net-zero by 2050, but who is responsible and can make it happen? Canada's pathway will probably encompass a mix of government, corporates and citizen action.
B.C. cleantech exodus looms as Svante considers U.S. move
When the 2024 federal budget was released last month, carbon capture equipment and manufacturing was not eligible for the clean technology manufacturing tax credit, which means Svante's new $165-million facility cannot claim Ottawa’s 30 per cent tax credit.
Omicron splits from Nexii through demerger
Five Omicron Canada principals have bought the company back as part of a restructuring of Nexii Building Materials, which is under creditor protection. In a 2021 merger, Nexii acquired Omicron as a wholly owned subsidiary.
N.S. tidal power developer rebrands, seeks more money
Big Moon Power, a tidal energy company awarded the right to harness electricity from the Bay of Fundy, has changed its name to Occurrent Power, but it is not clear when it will start generating power.
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Ballard launches next-gen fuel cell engine
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP-T) has unveiled its ninth generation, high-performance fuel cell engine, the FCmove-XD. The new engine features: 120-kilowatt power output; 33 per cent reduction in total parts count; and system efficiency up to 60 per cent.
PyroGenesis receives $1.5M as legal settlement
Montreal-based PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR-T) says its subsidiary Pyro Green-Gas and certain related persons have settled all ongoing legal proceedings involving Gas RNG Systems Inc. The settlement resulted in the payment of $1.5 million to the Pyro Green-Gas parties.
Why Brookfield Renewable has surged this month
AI requires lots of power, and existing generating systems don’t have enough resources to meet the growing demand. That helps explain why Brookfield Renewable (BEP-UN-T) saw its price jump by almost a third in the first 10 days of May.
Geotab, Rivian partner to deliver integrated telematics
Onario-based Geotab and EV maker Rivian (RIVN-Q) are partnering on a data solution for Rivian's commercial vehicles in North America. Rivian's embedded telematics and Geotab's fleet management services will enable fleets to improve productivity, compliance and safety, the companies say.
Hydrogen trains might be the future of Canadian rail
PODCAST: Hydrogen is sometimes called the fuel of the future. Rail giant CPKC is trialling a new hydrogen train in Alberta that it hopes can replace diesel-fuelled freight locomotives in delivering goods across the continent.
High-tech Ontario farm delivers fresh produce all year
Western University researchers are developing a new kind of farm that uses machine-learning algorithms and data analytics to create optimum conditions for growing food anywhere and in any season — producing bigger and better yields while using as little energy and water as possible.
Climate change will knock one-third off world economy: study
Climate change will eventually reduce the value of the global economy by almost one-third, according to a paper, The Macroeconomic Impact of Climate Change: Global vs. Local Temperature, by Harvard University’s Adrien Bilal and Diego Kanzig of Northwestern University.
Where is Canada's plan to meet greenhouse gas targets?
OPINION: It’s great that the federal government wants to create more housing. Homes are good. But we can’t ignore that each new home (and new car, and new person) creates more greenhouse gases.
Is net-zero by 2050 still possible? Yes, but it’ll cost 19% more
Governments and companies need to spend another $46 trillion on the clean energy transition between now and 2050 to reach net-zero, BloombergNEF reports. Among the changes needed, every new car sold from 2034 onwards will have to be an EV.
Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings
As lithium emerges as a linchpin of the global energy transition, the industry is in the grip of a slow-motion revolution that earlier upended commodities such as iron ore: a push for more transparent and industry-wide pricing.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund asks Shell for more climate policy details
Norway’s $1.6-trillion sovereign wealth fund urged Shell (SHEL-N) to give investors more information about its revised climate targets, but said it would not back a call by a shareholder group for the oil company to strengthen those targets.
First hydrogen-fueled vessel in U.S. receives Coast Guard approval
SWITCH Maritime, a leading developer of zero-emission maritime vessels, was presented with a Certificate of Inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco commander, for its flagship hydrogen ferry, the Sea Change.
Hotels, travel advisors lead push toward sustainable luxury
Hotel properties have increasingly been adopting environmentally friendly practices, while travellers are becoming more aware of the role sustainability can play in their vacations. According to a 2024 survey, 45 per cent of respondents say sustainability enhances their vacation experience.
Residents must adjust 'waste disposal habits' as Ottawa adopts three-item limit
City of Ottawa staff will “focus primarily on supporting residents as they adjust their waste disposal habits” as the city gears up to limiting garbage to three items per household effective Sept. 30.
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Nov 28 2024
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