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Waymo robotaxis head to Toronto, aim for commercial launch in 2028

Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving unit, has selected Toronto as its first robotaxi market in Canada, aiming to start a paid autonomous ride-hailing service in 2028. It plans to begin driving on Toronto roads within days with professional drivers to build high-definition maps, then test autonomous software with safety operators onboard. Regulatory groundwork in Ontario and validation for harsh winter conditions are seen as key hurdles.

Industry

LG Energy Solution secures 240,000 tonnes of Canadian lithium concentrate to strengthen North American supply chain

LG Energy Solution said on Thursday it signed a long-term supply contract with North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium to receive a total of 240,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate over four years starting at the end of this year. The material will be produced at the North American Lithium mine in Quebec, Canada. The company said the volume is equivalent to about 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide, enough to make batteries for about 700,000 high-performance electric vehicles.

Industry

Canada speeds up drive to build domestic space launch industry to cut U.S. reliance

Canada is accelerating efforts to foster a domestic space launch industry to reduce reliance on foreign launch vehicles. Canada Rocket Company plans to skip development of a small rocket and directly develop the medium-lift R-2. The government selected NordSpace, Reaction Dynamics and Canada Rocket Company for initial support under the Defence Ministry’s Launch the North project. It aims to secure independent capability to launch satellites from Canadian territory using Canadian-built rockets.