Toyota Canada confirmed it is shutting down its Cambridge, Ontario plant after an employee tested positive for coronavirus. Toyota also plans to shut down its automobile and component plants in North America as of Monday, March 23. In regards to the Cambridge shutdown: “according to an internal memo obtained by Global News, employees will still be paid during the shutdown that is expected to last for 11 days.” (Source: Global News) Read the original article…
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Three reasons to keep an eye on Hydrogen power solutions
The potential of hydrogen is astronomical if we can get it right. Today, we’re just going to get right into it: Here are three reasons you need to keep an eye on the world of hydrogen vehicles. Number one: The …