Electric motors are the forgotten link in the EV chain

With all the attention and money on EV batteries and production, absolutely no one is talking about the supply chain for the motor or the power train.

A Volkswagen is parked on Ottawa's Sparks Street on Sept. 27, as EV industry reps prepare to meet with government. Announcements to date have focused on support for transitioning production lines to EVs and building factories to make battery systems, but there has been little attention given to the development of electric motors, writes Ron Harper.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY RON HARPER

December 27, 2023

Canada has the potential to be a global leader in the electric vehicle market—an important goal within the grasp of our capabilities.

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