American automaker Ford Motor Company has entered into an agreement with Nemaska Lithium and will source lithium products from its Bécancour plant in the Center-du-Québec region for the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
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The agreement has been signed for 11 years, Nemaska Lithium reported in a press release on Monday, and specifically provides for the supply of a maximum of 13,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide per year.
This project will be the first to produce lithium hydroxide in Quebec.
“The Nemaska Lithium Project will be a sustainable source of lithium that supports Ford’s ability to scale and helps us make electric vehicles more accessible and affordable for millions of customers over time,” said Lisa Drake, vice president of industrialization for Ford’s electric vehicle model e .
The lithium hydroxide produced by the Quebec company and supplied to the automaker will meet high standards in terms of quality and sustainable development, thanks in particular to one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry, the press release says.
“This long-term partnership with a leader in automotive and electric vehicle development is a testament to the strength of the Nemaska Lithium Project and the quality of the product we will deliver. It also strengthens our position as a key player in the development of the battery industry in Quebec and Canada,” said Nemaska Lithium CEO Gervais Jacques.