Volkswagen is eyeing Ontario for its new battery plant. The company is currently reviewing its final selections for the North American facility and Canada is in the running, according to Driving. “Canada is a logical option for the construction of a gigafactory in the North American region,” said CEO Oliver Blume in December. He added that “The country offers high sustainability standards and ideal economic conditions and the government of Canada has already proven to be a strong and reliable partner.” (Source: Driving) Read the original story…
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