EV batteries

Despite what you may have read about consumers supposedly turning away from EVs, the opposite continues to be true in 2024.

While a tariff mirroring the U.S.’s may be seen by many as a win for Canada’s auto sector, an inelegant trade move could result in even fewer models and higher prices for Canadian consumers. 

While straight-up denying the existence of climate change has declined by a third, videos discrediting climate solutions, like EVs, have more than tripled.

In Episode 1 of The Road, Isaac Phan Nay learns from members of Webequie and Marten Falls First Nations how mining and road access to their nations could change life in remote northern nations — forever. 

Ottawa is expected to sign separate agreements with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, that will see the two German auto manufacturers secure access to Canadian raw materials for batteries in electric vehicles.

The European Union relies heavily on Russia to supply nickel and other metals for electric vehicle batteries and other renewable technologies. War-related price increases and shortages of these metals could hinder Europe’s drive to sharply cut emissions by 2030 and beyond.