Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Premier Francois Legault attends an announcement on Sept. 28, revealing Northvolt Batteries North America will build a new electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant near Montreal.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press Quebec is trying to strike several more deals with companies tied to electric-battery manufacturing as the province races to build out a next-generation transport industry, having clinched half of the $30-billion worth of private-sector investment it sees coming. This week’s announcement by Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB – that it will build a giant factory in the greater Montreal region with financial backing from the Quebec...