Electric vehicle conspiracy theories challenge transport decarbonisation
A Queensland university has led a global study into misinformation about electric vehicles, which it found is fuelled by conspiracy theories and mistrust, even among people who own them.
Advocacy group calls for national CER body to boost participation in the NEM
A new report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia is calling for the establishment of an independent national consumer energy resources body with adequate powers to boost participation in the national electricity market.
Sun-powered network keeps pace with 1,000% EV growth in four years
The installation of 34 new electric vehicle charging ports in Newcastle, powered by a council-owned solar farm, rises to meet a 1,000% surge in uptake of EVs in the city, in the past four years.
Brisbane apartment building gets solar and electric vehicle charger upgrade
A feasability study for a Brisbane 55-unit residential apartment building to install rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging stations, completed by New South Wales-based solar comparison business Solar Choice, has resulted in the installation of 40 kW system, with room for future expansion.
Battery and electric vehicle automation company gets $45 million capital raise
Victorian energy technology company Amber Electric is expanding its battery and electric vehicle automation technology globally after successfully securing $45 million in capital funding.
RedEarth teams with global partners to build microgrid-in-a-box system
Queensland battery solutions provider RedEarth Energy Storage has announced an international partnership that will see it jointly develop a ‘world first’ integrated hardware and energy management system that combines solar, storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle charging capabilities in a single unit.
Volvo reveals Australian-made plans for electric trucks
Swedish truck and bus manufacturer Volvo Group has confirmed it will begin building heavy-duty electric trucks in Australia next year after announcing what it says is the largest order to date for battery-electric trucks in this country.
Kite Magnetics nets $3.6 million to scale up production of EV tech
Victorian startup Kite Magnetics has secured a $3.6 million investment from one of the world’s biggest producers of battery-grade lithium chemicals to scale up production of a patented nanocrystalline magnetic material designed to improve the performance of electric motors and generators.
Western Australia public bus fleet ditches diesel, goes all electric
Diesel government bus manufacturing in Western Australia has been replaced by all-electric alternatives in an effort to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels and cut emissions.
Sicona signs $15 million licensing agreement with Indian chemical giant
New South Wales-based battery materials specialist Sicona has signed a $15 million licensing agreement with Indian chemical conglomerate Himadri to accelerate the global commercialisation of its flagship silicon carbon anode material.
