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Hypercharge steps up U.S. expansion with REVS acquisition

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Hypercharge steps up U.S. expansion with REVS acquisition

Hypercharge Networks Corp. is strengthening its presence in the U.S. with an agreement to acquire Texas-based electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider REVS Charging, marking a new phase in the company’s North American growth strategy.

ARC Bio pilot shows pathway from forestry waste to SAF

ARC Bio has demonstrated that forestry waste can be converted into a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), potentially providing a lower-carbon jet fuel source that can be made using existing refinery infrastructure, the Port-Cartier, Que.-based company said.

CHAR Tech completes Phase 1 at Thorold facility

Toronto-based biomass energy company CHAR Technologies Ltd. (YES-X) announced the substantial completion of Phase 1 mechanical and electrical construction at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, the company's first commercial renewable energy and biocarbon production facility.

Kite, Remington launch shared e-mobility at Markham dev.

Developer Remington Group and Kite Mobility have announced the launch of a premium shared electric mobility hub at Gallery Square in Markham, Ont. Residents at Gallery Square now enjoy access to premium shared EVs through the Kite Mobility platform.

Northland closes financing on Poland BESS projects

Toronto-based Northland Power Inc. (NPI-T) has closed financing on two large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Poland. The funding, from undisclosed Canadian and Polish financial institutions, supports the development of projects totalling 300 megawatts of output.

Anaergia to divest facilities in North Carolina, Rhode Island

Burlington, Ont.-based Anaergia Inc. (ANRG-T) is selling its North Carolina and Rhode Island bioenergy assets. The divestment is expected to boost earnings, eliminate $20 million in project-level debt and secure $9 million in equity from the buyer.

Ballard launches fuel cell life-cycle program

Burnaby-based Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP-T) is launching the first-of-its-kind fuel cell life-cycle program – Ballard Fleet360 – at APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 in Chicago. The program connects intelligent fuel cell data, tailored technical support, parts assurance, technician training and refurbishment options.

Stardust Solar terminates 10 underperforming franchisees

Vancouver-based Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (SUN-X) has terminated the franchise rights of 10 underperforming franchise operators representing 16 franchise territories as part of a strategic optimization." The optimization reduces Stardust's franchise operator base from 41 to 31.

Why efficiency matters when it comes to EV charging, range

When buying a vehicle powered by gasoline or diesel, economy and efficiency are often at the top of the list of priorities. So, why isn’t it a priority for those looking for an EV?

Tesla EV deliveries set to drop on weak U.S. demand

Tesla Inc.’s (TSLA-Q) U.S. vehicle sales likely declined in the third quarter, and Wall Street sees little reason to expect the electric car maker to return to meaningful growth anytime soon.

GM’s pint-sized Bolt EV gets smaller production run

General Motors (GM-N) is building about 75 per cent fewer Chevrolet Bolt EVs than had originally been planned before U.S. federal support for EVs was yanked last year, a union official said.

Rivian remains on track even as EV market growth slows

Rivian (RIVN-Q) posted its third quarter production and delivery numbers this morning and, with the R2 electric sport utility vehicle, remains on track to meet its annual targets despite some headwinds across the U.S. EV sector.

Pandora opens $150M renewables-powered jewelry factory

Danish jewelry company Pandora has opened the world’s largest fine-jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, a US$150-million factory powered entirely by renewable electricity and using 100 per cent recycled gold and silver.

Meet the solar industry’s new Republican evangelist

Tim Pawlenty was a two-term Republican governor of Minnesota and made a run in the 2012 U.S. presidential primary. Now, he has reemerged on the country's political scene as the leading evangelist for solar energy.

New tool measures real-world impacts of fossil fuel projects

Australian researchers say they've built the world's first public tool for calculating how fossil fuel developments will affect the climate, and they're using a Canadian offshore oil project as a test subject.

Keurig says it’s come up with plastic-free coffee pods

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has launched a new way of brewing coffee it says will slash waste. Called AltaRounds, the one-cup portions are made from compressed coffee wrapped in a coating derived from seaweed that the company sources from France.

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