Electric Vehicles Today - Windsor Welcomes Canada's First Silicon Anode Manufacturing Facility

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NEO Battery Materials Ltd. has announced plans to establish Canada's first advanced silicon anode manufacturing facility on 8 acres of land in Windsor, Ontario, positioning itself as a key player in the Canadian battery value chain. The facility will have the capacity to produce 5,000 tons of silicon anodes annually and is set to create over 100 skilled jobs. With an initial investment of CAD 69 million, expanding to approximately CAD 120 million over the next eight years, the project aims to enhance the resilience of Ontario's battery supply chain. Supported by tax incentives and a grant from Windsor City Council, this venture underscores the strategic location and infrastructure of Windsor as fertile ground for innovation in electric vehicle battery technologies.

In other market news, Hyundai MobisLtd was a standout up 4.6% and finishing the session at ₩263,500, close to the 52-week high. On Friday, the company launched a global campaign featuring innovations like the Holographic Windshield Display, attracting significant attention at CES 2025. At the same time, Huagong Tech lagged, down 6.9% to end trading at CN¥39.30.

Ford Motor's restructuring and EV focus boost profitability despite external challenges. Discover more about Ford's strategic transformations and financial outlook in our detailed narrative.

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  • NIO ended the day at $4.29 up 3.9%.

  • Ford Motor ended the day at $10.12 down 0.4%.

  • Tesla settled at $406.58 down 1.4%.

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