Will the end of electric-vehicle subsidies hurt London-area manufacturers?

The London Free Press
The end of federal government cash subsidies for electric vehicle purchases will likely have little effect in London and region, the hub of EV production in Canada, say automotive industry observers.
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Volkswagen is shoring up suppliers for its St. Thomas electric vehicle battery plant, to operate under the PowerCo division, buying into a lithium mining company to feed the plant that will make elect

The London Free Press
Raw material for lithium, mined in the James Bay area of Quebec, will start making its way to St. Thomas.  Read More
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Novonix, headquartered in Australia, will supply the Vollkswagen owned EV battery maker with graphite, a critical component in making batteries, the company announced Monday.

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PowerCo has landed a major supplier that will help it assemble electric vehicle batteries, the first deal announced for the St. Thomas manufacturer. Read More
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There is some uncertainty growing in the EV sector as consumer interest has cooled and supply chain issues linger, but Volkswagen remains committed to its $7-billion electric vehicle battery plant to

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German auto giant Volkswagen is sticking with a 2027 opening date for its St. Thomas electric vehicle battery plant, as Ford pushes back its start date and other automakers delay their EV strategies. Read More
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