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ENVO takes a Lego-like approach to modular EVs
ENVO takes a Lego-like approach to modular EVs
Burnaby-based ENVO Drive Systems is hoping its modular electric vehicle (EV) platform can fill a gap between e-bikes and small cars — offering customizable battery-powered vehicles for nearly 20 applications, from microcars and snow plows to lawn mowers.
Concord Pacific buys wind farm, plots data centres
Vancouver-based Concord Pacific Developments Inc. acquired a field of 50 wind turbines from Potentia Renewables Inc. for several hundred million dollars, its CEO said, adding that he’s working on a move into data centres too.
Nissan to sell EV for less than $30,000 after rebates
Nissan will sell an EV in Canada — the 2027 Leaf S — for less than $30,000 after government rebates, but before fees and taxes, the Japanese automaker announced last Thursday.
Revolve to acquire 9.6 MW wind farm in Montana
Vancouver-based Revolve Renewable Power Corp (REVV-CN) has agreed to acquire a 9.6-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Montana for US$10.48 million in a deal that will give Revolve its first operating power generation asset in the United States.
Element One, Mantle8 sign LOI for hydrogen exploration
Element One Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Corp. (EONE-CN) has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with Mantle8 SAS, a France-based natural hydrogen exploration company, to evaluate and advance prospective natural hydrogen exploration opportunities in British Columbia and Alberta.
E3, Epsilon sign MOU for battery-grade lithium carbonate
Calgary's E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL-X) has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mumbai-based Epsilon CAM Pvt. Ltd., for a potential supply of up to 5,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate over a five-year term.
NEO Battery launches cylindrical cell
NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (NBM-X) has announced the launch of a 21700-format cylindrical battery cell, responding to a reported growing demand from drone and robotics manufacturers for standardized cell format offerings.
Opportunities revealed from FortisBC retrofit pilot
The results from FortisBC’s Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot demonstrate an effective pathway to improving existing, occupied buildings by significantly lowering gas use, associated emissions and gas utility costs in buildings while remaining connected to the gas system.
N.S. grid operator to open new, broad search for energy tech
Nova Scotia’s Independent Energy System Operator is still moving ahead with a procurement process initiated last year for gas peaker plants, but it will now happen in tandem with another procurement — one that will be open to a variety of technologies, including batteries.
Nearly 100 lithium-ion battery fires in Toronto this year
In what officials call a worrisome trend, Toronto Fire says it has responded to 97 lithium-ion battery fires since January — easily surpassing the total from last year. A spokesperson for the service says 71 such fires were recorded in 2025.
EU targets ESG in $2.9T procurement reform
The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of public procurement rules that would push sustainability, resilience and social value deeper into government purchasing decisions. Public procurement accounts for approximately US$2.9 trillion each year in the EU.
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has taken some big swings in the battery industry in recent years and has made a couple of high-profile misses. Sweden's Northvolt and Norway's Morrow filed for bankruptcy and there are fears in Europe the continent has missed another technology shift.
EPA to repeal carbon rules for coal, gas power plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to formally rescind carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter.
Target delays key emissions goals
Target has become the latest major company to downgrade its emission goals. The retailer, which operates more than 2,000 stores across the U.S., said it is now targeting net-zero by 2050, up to a decade later than previously planned.
Balcony solar is this year’s U.S. clean energy superstar
In the U.S., only one state — Utah — had explicitly legalized use of balcony solar as of the beginning of this year. Eight other states have since followed suit in an effort to help people lower their sky-high energy bills.
Wildfires, permafrost thaw causing more climate change
A new study is detailing how wildfires, permafrost thaw and other changes are adding even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and speeding up climate change at a scale not currently reflected in global estimates.
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