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Linamar to Showcase its New Fully Electric Technology Demonstrator Truck and other EV Innovations at ACT Expo 2023

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Monday, May 1, 2023

"Linamar has an an extensive portfolio of products within its eLIN electification group that OEM customers can integrate into their new EV platforms.

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  • "Linamar has an an extensive portfolio of products within its eLIN electification group that OEM customers can integrate into their new EV platforms.
  • Now, we can showcase our technology fully integrated into a functioning EV demonstration truck.
  • "The truck will be on full display this week at ACT Expo, its an incredibly exciting project brought from concept to reality by our eLIN Product Solutions Group."
  • With the combined eAxles, the demonstrator truck creates 4WD capability delivering over 15,200 Nm of peak torque and 750 kW peak power.

Ballard Power & Linamar Corporation achieve concept demonstration milestone

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Monday, May 9, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC and GUELPH, ON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) and Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today announce the unveiling of its concept hydrogen fuel cell powered class 2 truck chassis.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC and GUELPH, ON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) and Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today announce the unveiling of its concept hydrogen fuel cell powered class 2 truck chassis.
  • Linamar and Ballard announced a strategic partnership in May 2021 to co-develop fuel cell powertrains for class 1 and 2 vehicles.
  • Randy MacEwen, CEO, Ballard Power Systems said, "We are encouraged by this demonstration milestone with Linamar to create leading zero emission vehicles for class 1 and 2 trucks.
  • Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.

SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. and Linamar Corporation Announce an Exclusive Manufacturing and Supply Agreement for the Testing and Manufacturing of New Technology called the SuperTurbo™

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

LOVELAND, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. ("SuperTurbo") and Linamar Corporation ("Linamar") announced today that they entered into an exclusive agreement to bring the SuperTurbo, a transformational technology, to market.

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  • LOVELAND, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. ("SuperTurbo") and Linamar Corporation ("Linamar") announced today that they entered into an exclusive agreement to bring the SuperTurbo, a transformational technology, to market.
  • Upon successful completion of testing, under the terms of the exclusive agreement, Linamar will manufacture and test SuperTurbos for the global market.
  • SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of SuperTurbos for commercial vehicles for on highway and construction markets.
  • For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com or follow us on Twitter at @LinamarCorp.

SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. and Linamar Corporation Announce an Exclusive Manufacturing and Supply Agreement for the Testing and Manufacturing of New Technology called the SuperTurbo™

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

LOVELAND, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. ("SuperTurbo") and Linamar Corporation ("Linamar") announced today that they entered into an exclusive agreement to bring the SuperTurbo™, a transformational technology, to market. The SuperTurbo™ improves the efficiency of diesel, hydrogen, and natural gas internal combustion engines, while significantly reducing harmful emissions.  McLaren Engineering, a division of Linamar, will produce prototype units for durability testing.  Upon successful completion of testing, under the terms of the exclusive agreement, Linamar will manufacture and test SuperTurbos™ for the global market.

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  • Upon successful completion of testing, under the terms of the exclusive agreement, Linamar will manufacture and test SuperTurbos for the global market.
  • We consider SuperTurbo a leader in bringing this technology to market which will have a positive impact on our environment," stated Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz.
  • SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of SuperTurbos for commercial vehicles for on highway and construction markets.
  • For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com or follow us on Twitter at @LinamarCorp.

Canada’s Linamar Corporation CEO Linda Hasenfratz Joins the California Mobility Center Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The California Mobility Center (CMC) announces the addition of new board member Linda Hasenfratz.

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  • The California Mobility Center (CMC) announces the addition of new board member Linda Hasenfratz.
  • Hasenfratz is the Chief Executive Officer of Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), a Canadian advanced manufacturing company specializing in industrial and mobility markets applications.
  • Linamar Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing and development of highly engineered products, also joins the CMC as its newest international Member.
  • "We are extremely pleased with the extraordinary slate of top industry leaders and experts represented on our board , said CMC board chair Arlen Orchard.

Vision Marine Technologies Partners with Linamar Corporation Subsidiary McLaren Engineering on E-Motion™ Fully Electric Outboard Motor

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

This agreement with Linamar, via our affiliation with McLaren Engineering, is a seminal event regarding the fully scaled commercialization of our E-Motion powertrain technology, said Alexandre Mongeon, co-founder, and CEO of Vision Marine.

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  • This agreement with Linamar, via our affiliation with McLaren Engineering, is a seminal event regarding the fully scaled commercialization of our E-Motion powertrain technology, said Alexandre Mongeon, co-founder, and CEO of Vision Marine.
  • Linamar and its McLaren Engineering division now provide Vision Marine with a world class, full service Tier 1 supply partner, added Patrick Bobby, Chief Operating Officer of Vision Marine.
  • We look forward to working closely with the Linamar and McLaren Engineering teams as we continue to advance scaled commercialization of our proprietary E-Motion technology.
  • We are excited to develop precise manufacturing capability and protocols in order to scale mass production of Vision Marines groundbreaking E-Motion fully electric outboard.

Linamar Announces Exclusive Manufacturing, Licensing Agreement, and Investment in Battery Pack Module Leader eMatrix

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The agreement positions Linamar as the exclusive manufacturing partner of eMatrix's modular battery packs and grants Linamar exclusive licensing privileges in key markets.

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  • The agreement positions Linamar as the exclusive manufacturing partner of eMatrix's modular battery packs and grants Linamar exclusive licensing privileges in key markets.
  • With the new partnership and investment, Linamar has taken a meaningfulminority equity position in eMatrix ownership.
  • eMatrix's modular battery pack systems feature a unique pack design easily assembled to scale to customer needs, uses standard battery cells and are controlled with a unique Battery Management System designed to optimize thermal performance.
  • "I am very pleased to be announcing this manufacturing agreement and investment in eMatrix," said Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar's CEO.

Linamar Announces Formation of eLIN Product Solutions Group

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

GUELPH, ON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today announced the formation of its eLIN Product Solutions Group, which will focus on leveraging exciting electrification opportunities for Linamar's products in its Mobility and Industrial businesses, as well as future new markets.

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  • GUELPH, ON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today announced the formation of its eLIN Product Solutions Group, which will focus on leveraging exciting electrification opportunities for Linamar's products in its Mobility and Industrial businesses, as well as future new markets.
  • eLIN will utilize McLaren Engineering's development and testing capabilities and Linamar's global footprint to deliver eLIN products to the market.
  • "This electrification-focused eLIN group is another great step for us in delivering competitive innovative electrified products to markets that are increasingly demanding electrified solutions.
  • Electrification is a key source of growth for Linamar, and we believe eLIN will be a key driver of Linamar's success in delivering advanced solutions.