Electric Vehicle Archives

PDAC 2025 – Technical Program – The Next Big Moves In Commodities: The Future Trends Shaping Our World

March 3, 2025 Chris Thompson

PDAC’s Technical Program on “The Next Big Moves In Commodities” spotlighted key shifts in the global commodities market. Discussions covered leadership challenges in volatile markets, the copper vs. gold investment case, the complex trajectory of lithium demand, and uranium’s strategic re-entry. Speakers emphasized how capital allocation, community engagement, and geopolitical awareness are shaping investment strategies across metals. Lithium’s volatility, copper’s infrastructure potential, gold’s financial role, and uranium’s resurgence formed the core of the debate. No clear winner emerged, but the case was made for diversification and long-term thinking in a landscape increasingly shaped by energy transition and technological disruption. [more]

Analyzing the Growth and Challenges of the EV Industry in the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2024

April 30, 2024 Chris Thompson

This article delves into the “Global EV Outlook 2024” by the International Energy Agency (IEA), offering an in-depth analysis of the electric vehicle (EV) industry’s current state and potential future. Highlighting a 35% growth in EV sales in 2023 and the expansion of charging infrastructures, it underscores the technological, regulatory, and market dynamics shaping the sector. The report stresses the critical roles of affordability, government incentives, and technological advancements in batteries and charging technologies in driving the adoption and sustainability of electric vehicles globally. [more]

Graphano - Graphite - The Power of Carbon

Undervalued Graphano Energy Seeks to Satisfy North American Battery Demands

March 2, 2022 Chris Thompson

Graphano Energy recently spun out from Manganese X and raised over C$5.3 million as the Company explores its flagship project, the 100%-owned, Lac Aux Bouleaux Graphite Property in Quebec. Graphano Energy’s properties have a documented history of having active deposits of natural graphite, which is one of the most sought-after technology minerals for Electric Vehicles and other green tech solutions. [more]

First Energy Metals Driving the Electric Future from its Augustus Lithium Project in Quebec

December 28, 2021 Chris Thompson

First Energy Metals continues to release drilling results from its Augustus Lithium Project in the Abitibi region of Quebec that validates historical drilling from the 1950s of lithium oxide (Li2O) grades in the 1-2% range. [more]

Magna to Buy Driver-Assist Software Supplier Veoneer for $3.8B

July 23, 2021 Israel Pinheiro

Magna acquires Veoneer for $3.8 billion in cash. The combination of the two businesses and the addition of relevant engineering and software expertise, reinforce its portfolio and industry position. [more]

Electric Vehicle Market Showed Quarterly Decrease in Sales Growth While Manufacturers Continue to Develop and Launch New Models

January 26, 2021 Jay Yi

The EV market is experiencing high activity as more EV-focused companies list publicly, expand product offerings, and create partnerships. However, EV sales growth has significantly declined in the past year. [more]

Electric Pickup Truck Manufacturer Lordstown Motors Goes Public on the NASDAQ with a $3.1B Valuation

December 9, 2020 Jay Yi

Lordstown Motors, an EV start-up based in the U.S., listed publicly on the NASDAQ through a merger with DiamondPeak. Lordstown’s stock has increased by 39% since it started trading publicly last month. [more]

Vehicle Electrification Provider XL Fleet to List Publicly on the NYSE at $1B Valuation

October 22, 2020 Jay Yi

Last month, XL Fleet, a provider of vehicle electrification solutions, announced plans to go public through a merger with Pivotal Investment Corporation II, a special purpose acquisition company. [more]

Canadian Bus Manufacturer Grande West Poised to Enter the EV Space with Launch of its First Electric Bus

September 23, 2020 Caitlin Cheadle

eResearch spoke with CEO William Trainer and VP of Corporate Development & Director John LaGourgue about the Company’s upcoming growth initiatives, including the launch of its new electric Vicinity model, and its plans to expand its presence in the U.S. market. [more]

Will Tesla’s Battery Day be a Boon for Manganese Stocks

September 16, 2020 Chris Thompson

Rumors of a revamped nickel-manganese-cobalt (“NMC”) battery with more nickel & manganese could fuel demand for nickel and manganese. Join Tesla’s battery day webcast on September 22 to hear all of the latest developments. [more]