Tag: electric vehicles

World’s largest battery maker makes first Aussie R&D move

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
CATL, the world’s largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer, has entered its first Australian research and development partnership, linking up with electric vehicle charger producer Gold Coast-based eLumina. eLumina confirmed on...

Govt closes door on hydrogen cars

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Hydrogen fuel cell cars face an uphill battle in Australia with the government ruling out a major role for the technology in decarbonising the transport sector. Released on Tuesday...

Tritium faces Nasdaq delisting as shares slide further

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Embattled EV charging station maker Tritium will try and appeal a second delisting notice from the Nasdaq it received just hours before its vote on a share consolidation plan...

EV battery manufacturing opportunities focus of new inquiry

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Battery manufacturing opportunities in Australia will be a focus of a new parliamentary inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles. The House Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment,...

Australia signs CleanTech agreement with California

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia has signed a new agreement with the US state of California to advance clean energy technology development and collaboration. The memorandum of understanding, signed on Wednesday, creates a framework...

Qld doubles EV rebate, total fund unchanged

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Queensland state government has doubled the value of zero emissions vehicle rebates for some households, but has not increased funding for the scheme. From July 1, the rebate...

Coalition holds judgement on national EV strategy

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Coalition is reserving judgement on the government’s new EV strategy, despite the plan not committing any funding and locking in only one clear policy to introduce an overdue...

EV strategy drops, fuel standards to arrive later this year

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy will introduce fuel efficiency standards and promises new recycling initiative for electric vehicles and other large batteries, but offers no new support initiatives...

Lithium exports triple to $19bn in a year

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The value of Australian lithium exports are expected to triple in real-terms this financial year, from $5.2 billion to $18.6 billion, according to the latest figures published by the...