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Geely Auto has confirmed plans to enter the Canadian market, with its first vehicles expected in 2027. The move signals a new North American market expansion, though no further details are provided in the source.
Geely says it will enter the Canadian market in 2027 and has begun assembling a local leadership team. The move signals preparations for retail and service operations ahead of vehicle launches.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger for use in Canada and the U.S. The order signals continued fleet electrification and is said to support long-term fuel and emissions reductions.
Reports say five major Quebec parties have different approaches to EV sales targets, home charging and zero-emission trucks ahead of Monday’s election. The differences matter because they could shape the province’s EV policy direction after the vote.
Horizon Aircraft and Ontario-based Great Lakes Helicopter signed a letter of intent covering maintenance, repair and overhaul support for the Cavorite X7. The agreement matters because it points to planned service support for the aircraft program.
Electric Autonomy Canada reported, citing StatsCan data, that light-duty vehicle ZEV market share grew by 27.7 per cent and was 3.5 per cent by the end of the year. Quebec and B.C. led Canada, according to the summary.
Grey Jay, Montana First Nation and Mundialis have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a community-owned drone and satellite partnership. The agreement signals cooperation on remote sensing, but the input does not give further operational details.
Chery’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands have launched a Canadian website saying their electric SUVs will arrive in Canada in late 2026. The site does not name models, prices, or dealers, so the launch remains only a basic market-entry confirmation.
OC Transpo has placed an additional order for 120 Nova Bus LFSe+ battery-electric buses, increasing its total orders for the model to 175. The order adds to Ottawa’s transition to zero-emission public transport.
PowerCo says its St. Thomas battery plant is now expected to open in 2029, two years later than previously planned. The company still describes the facility as a cornerstone of its North American strategy.
Kempower is involved in charging infrastructure work at two Canadian port operations, including an installation with Global Container Terminals and a charger deal with DP World.
InsideEVs reports that Volkswagen delayed its Ontario battery plant.
Taiga said it has launched OS-5, a software update for its electric off-road vehicles and watercraft. The company said the update adds mapping and geofencing features, which it says are intended to improve rider safety and control access to waterways.
Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo has pushed back the timing of battery cell production in St. Thomas, Canada. The company now expects operations to begin in 2029, after construction was initially set to begin in 2027.
Kempower is bringing high-speed EV charging infrastructure to DP World’s Canadian terminal operations, with the first two sites already online. The change matters because it expands electric charging support for port operations across Canada.