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Diesel government bus manufacturing in Western Australia has been replaced by all-electric alternatives in an effort to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels and cut emissions.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.
Australia Post backs rooftop solar to support services
Australia Post is expanding its commitment to renewable energy with a combined 300 kW of rooftop solar to be installed across six new parcel processing facilities being developed throughout regional New South Wales.
Livium subsidiary broadens recycling agreement with EV major
Livium’s battery recycling subsidiary Envirostream Australia has signed a new agreement with the Australian arm of Chinese manufacturing conglomerate BYD that broadens the scope of previously agreed services to include the recycling of commercial vehicle batteries and energy storage systems.
Incat launches world’s largest electric ship
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has marked a significant milestone in global shipbuilding with the launch of the world’s largest 100% electric ship.
Tesla battery repurposing factory in South Australia being considered
A South Australian council is currently running a community consultation on the sale of community land for the development of a Tesla battery repurposing facility, vehicle showroom and service centre.
Market ready vehicle-to-grid technology an energy transition game changer
Essential Energy, the CSIRO, renewable technology company Sigenergy and electric vehicle distributor AUSEV have jointly announced vehicle-to-grid technology is market ready in Australia.
March electric vehicle sales leave February figures in the dust
New figures released by the Electric Vehicle Council show electric vehicles accounted for over 14% of all new cars sold in Australia in March 2025, the highest monthly share on record and drives the sector toward its next evolution: vehicle-to-grid technology.
Senate inquiry recommends households install rooftop solar and batteries
The Australian senate inquiry into residential electrification final report gives bipartisan support to leverage rooftop solar and recommends federal, state and territory governments promote the uptake of consumer energy resources.
