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GM is planning to go mostly electric by 2035

GM said that it will source 100% renewable energy to power its U.S. sites by 2030 and global sites by 2035.


Germany expects EU to OK AstraZeneca vaccine with age caveat

The EU bet on the AstraZeneca vaccine, with orders for 300 million doses to be delivered after authorization and options for another 100 million doses.


Industry trends and employee attitudes are driving automation in Canada

Skills training desperately needed as one in five Canadian workers vulnerable to automation.
 
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Multiturn

A world first: Multiturn encoder for micro motors performance in 22 mm

Reliable multiturn measurements, no batteries required » Read more
 
Ocean observation

Feds invests $3M in national ocean observation system

This investment will support a range of ocean information and contribute to a better understanding of Canada’s ocean ecosystems. » Read more
 
IKEA Canada

Ingka Group exceeds goal to generate more renewable energy than it consumes

IKEA Canada (part of Ingka Group) contributes to sustainable goals as the company transforms to be more people and planet positive » Read more
 
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Tesla

Can Tesla’s share price be justified? Probably not

Tesla is now valued at more than Toyota, Volkswagen, Daimler, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai and Ford combined — but don't expect that to last » read more
Electric vehicles

To make the US auto fleet greener, increasing fuel efficiency matters more than selling electric vehicles

Shifting from cars that run on gasoline and diesel to electric vehicles is a key strategy to address transportation’s contribution to global warming » read more
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: a single ‘escape mutant’ shouldn’t render a vaccine useless

Future vaccines in development will need to be effective against an evolving virus, and ongoing monitoring of vaccinated populations will be essential » read more
 
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Shell buys European electric car charging firm ubitricity

The deal will give Shell ownership of the biggest public EV charging network in Britain with more than 2,700 charge points. » read more

Union boss wants meat plant workers on early COVID-19 vaccine list

The two plants, which together normally process about 70 per cent of Canada’s beef supply, were hot spots for COVID-19 outbreaks. » read more