A leading Chinese manufacturer is planning to open an Ontario factory assembling as many as 900 electric vehicles in the next five years, Premier Kathleen Wynne says. The move by BYD Company Ltd., which has a Canadian office in Windsor, would mean 20 to 30 jobs initially and position the province “at the front of the curve” in a growing field, Wynne told the Star from Shenzhen, China. “It’s a very good connection to make,” said Wynne, who toured BYD’s operations on Friday as she wrapped up the mainland China portion of an Asian trade mission before moving on to Hong Kong and Vietnam. “They are very much cutting edge and it looks like it could be a very big deal . We’re really excited about working with them.”The company confirmed the plans to build and finish vehicles — it specializes in delivery trucks, buses and taxis — in Ontario, where a plant location is yet to be announced.

Source: thestar December 01, 2017 20:26 UTC