Canadian Minerals & Supply Chains: This Week's Top EV News
3 March
Change is happening for automotive companies. EVs are reshaping production lines and the jobs of people running them.
Claire Parker, JLR’s Global Head of DE&I, believes that a diverse workforce brings a broader range of problem-solving approaches that can tackle these changes head-on.
Claire shares her expertise with EV Magazine.
See the full story in the March 2026 edition of EV Magazine's sister title Manufacturing Digital.
2 March
Western nations seeking to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals have identified Canada as a potential alternative source.
However, the country faces significant funding challenges that could limit its ability to capitalise on this opportunity.
Key materials used in EVs include lithium, copper and rare earths for motors, with mineral demand for EVs and battery storage projected to grow 30 times by 2040 according to the IEA.
Canada's ambitions to expand its critical minerals sector require substantially more investment than current levels suggest.
4 March
The transition to EVs is driving a broader transformation in how the world's largest automakers approach their supply chains.
The fourth edition of the Lead the Charge Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard shows that efforts to build equitable, sustainable and fossil-free EV supply chains are moving from the margins to the mainstream.
Across 18 global automakers, progress is being measured in action.
A growing number of companies are implementing measures from steel decarbonisation to responsible mineral sourcing.
“This year’s leaderboard shows that cleaner, more responsible supply chains are becoming the norm rather than the exception for carmakers," explains Franziska Gruning, Raw Materials Officer with T&E.
4 March
When Toddington Harper established GRIDSERVE in 2017, the infrastructure for EVs in the UK was very different from the current landscape.
Public charging options were often inconsistent and unreliable.
This lack of infrastructure contributed to range anxiety among drivers, which discouraged many from shifting to EVs.
However, Toddington aimed to use solar power to facilitate EV charging and the company now supports drivers throughout the UK using solar energy.
6 March
The EV sector is at a turning point as solar integration technology advances, with innovations emerging that could transform how EVs draw power for everyday mobility.
Nissan's latest technological development, presented as a prototype at Japan Mobility Show 2025, demonstrates how automotive manufacturers are exploring renewable energy solutions that could reduce dependency on traditional charging infrastructure.
The Japanese automaker has fitted its Sakura model with an integrated solar power generation system, marking what could be an important step in EV energy autonomy.
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