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Diesel government bus manufacturing in Western Australia has been replaced by all-electric alternatives in an effort to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels and cut emissions.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.
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.
