Element 25 to supply EV batteries material for Stellantis
A new agreement will see Element 25 supply battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate to global automaker Stellantis for use in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs.
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CEFC to accelerate EV uptake in Australia
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed up to $20.5 million to make green car loans cheaper for Australians through Taurus Motor Finance.
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Government says Tesla manufacturing plant welcome in Australia
Minister for infrastructure Catherine King said a local Tesla manufacturing plant would be “absolutely” welcome in Australia when releasing a consultation paper for a new national electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
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Fast charging infrastructure for Australia’s longest EV highway
Australia’s $243 electric car manufacturing boost
Scott Morrison has moved to reduce Australia’s reliance on China for rare earth materials with $243 million in grants to produce critical minerals required to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles.
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ARENA announces first round of Future Fuels Fund
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) has announced the launch of the $71.9 million Future Fuels Fund, as part of the 20/21 Federal Budget, aimed at addressing barriers to the roll out of
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Solar race kicks off
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge kicked off on October 13, for the 15th time travelling down the Stuart Highway from Darwin to Adelaide.
With cars only allowed 5kw of stored energy, all other propulsion
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CSIRO develops solid state lithium battery production
On Thursday, September 12, CSIRO announced that it had formalised an agreement with Japanese chemical manufacturer Piotrek to commercialise Australian battery technology.
The agreement covers a licensing
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UQ to be centre for electric vehicle technology
A new research post at the University of Queensland will focus on advancing the performance, economics, and uptake of electric vehicle technology.
Dr Jake Whitehead will be the dedicated e-mobility researcher,
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Tritium signs deal with Ionity
Tritium has signed with European electric car company Ionity, to supply its flagship Veefil-PK high power electric vehicle chargers.
EV company, Tritium says this is the largest deal for its flagship charger
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Magnis to help develop batteries for Singapore’s first hypercar
Lithium-ion battery cells technology company, Magnis, has signed an agreement with Singapore-based electric hypercar manufacturer, Dendrobium, for development and production of lithium-ion batteries for
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Newcastle to host the Greater Hunter Makers and Technology Festival
The next Ai Group Greater Hunter Makers and Technology Festival will be held at Newcastle Jockey Club on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd September 2018 – with exhibitors comprising innovative manufacturing
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Holden, GM reject British billionaire’s automotive assets bid
Holden and its parent company General Motors have rejected a proposal from British industrialist Sanjeev Gupta to buy manufacturing assets at its former automotive assembly plant in Adelaide.
An offer
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RCA 2018 heads to Adelaide
Renewable Cities Australia (RCA) 2018 will be held on 23-24 May 2018 in Adelaide, a city that looks towards maximising opportunities in a low-carbon economy. The third RCA Forum, along with the Electric
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NSW electric car network ‘boost’ for industry transition
A $10 million electric vehicle fast-charging network across New South Wales will be an important step forward in Australia’s transition to electric vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council
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CSIRO backs Victorian electric vehicle manufacturing start-up
A Victorian vehicle manufacturing start-up aiming to produce the first Australian-made electric vehicles has been given a kick-start thanks to a new funding initiative by CSIRO.
CSIRO Kick-Start is an
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