EV Fire Protection, a Brisbane-based company developing fire suppression products for electric vehicle parking bays, has announced the independent verification of “effectiveness, safety, and compliance with international standards” for its EV FirePro system. According to a statement from the company this week, it used Applus+ Laboratories in Spain for the tests due to an absence…
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $12.3 million in funding for Mondo Power to establish an electric truck charging hub at Laverton North to “demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility for fleets to electrify their operations.” According to a statement from the agency on Thursday, the site in Melbourne’s west will include 14…
Bin Lu, Australian National University and Marnie Shaw, Australian National University As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050. If everyone charges their car and heats water using electric systems at the same time, peak…
Lovells Group has announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art flagship engineering, manufacturing and retail centre in Newcastle as part of its 95th anniversary celebrations and commitment to innovation. The upcoming 5,000 square metre facility, adjacent to Lovells’ main manufacturing site, will complement the company’s existing research and development hub in Edwardstown, South Australia, forming…
Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine KIng has announced that the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will provide a loan of up to $50 million to help Element 25 expand its manganese project in Pilbara, Western Australia and serve growing demand from the electric vehicle battery market. According to a statement from King on Tuesday, the…
McCormick opens upgraded factory Food company McCormick has officially opened its upgraded Sunshine Coast waste treatment facility, which it says will make “a major step forward in reducing waste” while supporting growth of the Gourmet Garden herb and spice brand. According to a statement on Friday from the company, the new “state-of-the-art trade waste treatment…
Adelaide residents are mounting fierce opposition to a proposed Tesla factory in their suburb, with locals describing the plan as an “ugly” development that would create a “planet-destroying temple to billionaires.” Marion Council in Adelaide’s southwest proposed selling the disused Chestnut Court Reserve for a Tesla battery factory, service centre and showroom in April, citing…
Electric motor startup Kite Magnetics, which won a Top 10 Gold Award at this title’s Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers awards last week, has received a $US $2.2 million (approximately $3.6 million) seed investment from SQM Lithium Ventures. According to a joint statement from the two companies on Monday, the investment is part of Kite’s…
Livium has signed a new expanded recycling agreement with BYD Australia, broadening its battery recycling scope to include commercial vehicle batteries and energy storage systems in addition to electric vehicle batteries, according to an ASX announcement released on Monday. The three-year agreement, which commenced on May 1, positions Livium’s subsidiary Envirostream Australia as BYD’s preferred…
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.…