Battery technology company Li-S Energy has begun production of a vital ingredient in its batteries, ahead of schedule, in a project backed by a $1.76 million Industry Growth Program grant. According to a statement from the company on Friday, the milestone was achieved at its Geelong factory, where it has installed a new lithium extrusion…
By Daryoush Habibi, Edith Cowan University and Yasir Arafat, Edith Cowan University Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year’s figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today are electric.…
Tesla is considering building a factory to repurpose its batteries in Adelaide, however, it needs the local council to first fix the contaminated site.
Li-S Energy and Kea Aerospace signed a collaboration agreement on Tuesday at the Avalon International Airshow to integrate lithium sulfur battery technology into high altitude UAVs. The partnership aims to significantly enhance flight endurance and operational efficiency of Kea’s stratospheric aircraft, which operate between 55,000 and 65,000 feet. Kea’s solar-powered ATMOS aircraft functions as a…
Startup battery maker Allegro Energy has announced a US patent for its “micro-emulsion electrolyte” technology. According to a statement from the company on Tuesday, a key advantage of the now-patent protected technology is its ability to “dissolve a wider range of electrochemically active species, while maintaining stability at high voltage”. It follows patents in Europe…
Livium’s battery recycling division Envirostream has started receiving initial volumes under new long-term agreements with major clients including BYD and ZECO Energy, according to an announcement released on Monday. The company stated it is focusing on growing end-of-life battery volumes while seeking partners to scale operations to meet future demand, which it estimates will create…
Brisbane-based Li-S Energy announced an leap forward in its battery pouch technology development, powering a number of drone test flights. The company successfully integrated these cells into battery packs that were tested in drone flights, with its first uncrewed aerial vehicle test in November achieving a 30-minute flight time on partial discharge, showing its capability…
Livium has signed an exclusive agreement with Wabtec subsidiary Industrea to recycle batteries used in their electric mining locomotives.
CSIRO has found a ‘lack of economic advantage’ in investing in nuclear power over renewables, according to its GenCost 2024-25 draft report released for consultation. The report took into consideration suggestions raised since its last report that nuclear had a longer operational life, a higher capacity factor and shorter time to delivery than previously estimated.…
Iondrive has announced a $6.1 million raise, before costs, which it says will be used for building and running a pilot plant using its novel battery recycling method, progressing industry collaborations in the key European Union and United States markets, and for general working capital. In a statement to the ASX on Tuesday, Iondrive said…