Group 1 - EcoPro BM announced the suspension of its CAD 1.2 billion battery materials factory project in Quebec, Canada, due to uncertainties in the electric vehicle and battery industry, as well as challenges from U.S. tariff policies [1] - The factory, a joint venture between EcoPro BM, SK On, and Ford, was expected to produce 45,000 tons of nickel-cobalt-manganese battery cathode active materials annually, sufficient to supply approximately 225,000 Ford electric vehicles [1] - The factory's production was initially scheduled to start in the first half of 2026, but faced multiple delays, including a pause in construction due to contractor issues and a redesign of the factory [1][2] Group 2 - Ford, a key investor and potential customer for the factory, withdrew its investment in November, further increasing uncertainty surrounding the project [2] - In April, Ford delayed the production timeline for its electric SUVs from 2025 to 2027, citing slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand [2] - In July, Ford announced a shift in its Canadian factory's production focus from electric vehicles to gasoline-powered versions of its flagship F-series trucks, raising concerns about the factory's future [3]

关注公众号，点击公众号主页右上角" ··· "，设置星标 "⭐" ，关注 鑫椤锂电 资讯~ 本文来源：科研云平台 据外媒报道， 韩国电池材料制造商EcoPro BM宣布，将于6月初暂停其在加拿大魁北克省贝坎库尔市投资 12亿加元（折合人民币约63亿元）的电池材料工厂建设项目。 EcoPro BM在一项声明中指出："电动汽车和电池行业仍面临诸多不确定性，加之美国关税政策带来的挑 战，这些因素均严重影响了公司关键决策进程。" 资料显示，EcoPro BM是一家专业生产锂电正极材料的公司，成立于2016年5月，是韩国EcoPro的子公 司，其主要产品包括NCA和 NCM等正极材料。 加拿大正极材料工厂为EcoPro BM与SK On、福特三方合资投建。 2023年8月，三家公司宣布将投资12 亿加元，在加拿大魁北克贝坎库尔建设一家电池材料工厂，每年将生产45,000吨镍钴锰电池正极活性材 料，足以为大约22.5万辆福特电动汽车供应产品。 事实上，一切早有迹象。在该工厂第一次停工的4月，福特已经将其加拿大奥克维尔（Oakville）装配厂计 划推出的电动SUV的投产时间从2025年推迟到了2027年，理由是市场对电动 ...

Core Insights - EcoPro BM, a South Korean battery materials manufacturer, announced a suspension of its CAD 1.2 billion (approximately RMB 6.3 billion) battery materials factory project in Quebec, Canada, due to uncertainties in the electric vehicle and battery industry, compounded by challenges from U.S. tariff policies [1][2] Group 1: Company Overview - EcoPro BM specializes in the production of lithium battery cathode materials and is a subsidiary of EcoPro, established in May 2016. Its main products include NCA and NCM cathode materials [1] - The Quebec factory was a joint investment by EcoPro BM, SK On, and Ford, with plans to produce 45,000 tons of nickel-cobalt-manganese battery cathode active materials annually, sufficient to supply approximately 225,000 Ford electric vehicles [1] Group 2: Project Developments - The factory was initially scheduled to begin production in the first half of 2026, but faced delays due to issues in selecting a construction contractor, leading to a temporary suspension in April 2024, which was later resumed [1] - In August 2024, the factory was halted again for "factory redesign," indicating ongoing uncertainties surrounding the project [1][2] Group 3: Market Context - Ford, as both an investor and potential customer, withdrew its investment in November 2024, further increasing uncertainty regarding the factory's future [2] - In April 2024, Ford had already delayed the production timeline for its electric SUVs from 2025 to 2027, citing slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle demand [2] - In July 2024, Ford announced a shift in its Canadian factory's production focus from electric vehicles to gasoline-powered versions of its flagship F-series trucks [2]