Don’t ditch the lithium space #6

This spring has seen some pretty exciting developments at Ford Motor Company, with a $1.8 billion investment in Oakville, Ontario beginning in 2024 to transform their assembly complex into a Canadian hub of electric vehicle manufacturing. Ford is planning to manufacture two million electric vehicles globally by the end of 2026.

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Taking back control of the American supply chain

In the latest example of the impact that belligerent actions of foreign states have upon globalization and supply chain management, American computer memory and data storage semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology, Inc. (MU.N) announced today (September 1, 2022) a US$15 billion new investment based in the U.S.

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Automobile manufacturers’ electric vehicle plans

Consumers are quite familiar with Tesla, which is highly visible in and around most cities. The company only manufacturers electric vehicles, and is the clear market leader by most measures. Other manufacturers of internal combustion vehicles are now playing catch-up.

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Accelerating the switch to electric vehicles in Europe #2

Europeans have long taken a very pragmatic approach to many issues affecting society, and have been leaders in the practical realities of green energy and climate issues. For some years now electric vehicles have been available and increasing sales dramatically, but internal combustion still has a dominant market share.

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