VW has picked this city for its first North American gigafactory, as it plans to launch the Scout brand and increase EV production stateside.
, halfway between Toronto and Detroit in Ontario's southwest, half an hour north of the shores of Lake Erie, due to the supply of raw materials as well as sources of clean electricity, the automaker pointed out., it was clear that sites in the province were on the short list for a battery cell production site, due to their proximity to rail networks linked to mining operations in the country's central and western regions, as well as shipping corridors to VW sites in the American south.
"With the decisions for cell production in Canada and a Scout site in South Carolina we're fast-forwarding the execution of our North American strategy," said Oliver Blume, Volkswagen Group CEO.will kick off a year prior to the launch of the Ontario gigafactory, in 2026, so battery packs for the Scout will come from elsewhere for the first year, most likely Europe.
Will VW be able to capture a significant slice of the EV truck and SUV market with the Scout brand, orAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
VW Group picks Canada for first North American battery plantThe plant will be operated by VW Group battery company PowerCo.
Lire la suite »
VW to build first North American EV battery plant in Canada - AutoblogVolkswagen will build its first North American electric vehicle battery cell plant in Canada, granting its cars access to both Canadian and U.S. subsidies.
Lire la suite »
Volkswagen will build its first North American EV battery plant in Canada | EngadgetVolkswagen has revealed plans for its first PowerCo battery cell factory outside of Europe.
Lire la suite »
Volkswagen’s first North American gigafactory will be in CanadaVW says production will start in 2027.
Lire la suite »
Feid Announces North American ‘Ferxxo Nitro Jam Underground’ 2023 Tour Dates: ExclusiveThe Colombian artist will tour Canada for the first time.
Lire la suite »
Feid Plots North American Takeover With His ‘Ferxxo Nitro Jam Underground Tour’Colombian reggaeton and música urbana singer-songwriter Feid is hitting the states and Canada for a 29-city trek dubbed the “Ferxxo Nitro Jam Underground Tour,” which will kick off afte…
Lire la suite »