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Miners Not Worried About Lithium-Free Battery

Computer Daily News August 9, 2021 No Comments

Chinese battery company CATL is planning to make an electric vehicle (EV) battery without lithium or other key metals. The new design will have a limited range and will be…

Economists Back EV Push

Computer Daily News June 22, 2021 No Comments

A poll of 62 of Australia’s top economists has found a majority support measures to boost the take-up of electric vehicles. They include subsidising the purchase of EVs and public…

GM Ramps Up EV Push

Computer Daily News June 18, 2021 No Comments

Iconic automaker General Motors has boosted its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles and is fast tracking plans for two US battery plants. GM says it will now spend US$35…

Entry Level Electric Vehicles To Boost Uptake In Australia

Computer Daily News May 26, 2021 No Comments

“Ongoing technological advancements and economies of scale could bring about a quicker-than-expected price reduction for electric vehicles,” the Motor Trades Association of Australia says in a new report. Australia’s automotive…

Holy Smoke! Francis Chooses EV Popemobile

Computer Daily News May 25, 2021 No Comments

Electric vehicle start-up Fisker has been tapped by the hand of God on Earth to build the latest in papal transport – an electric Popemobile. The car will be based…

ACT Begins Free Rego Trial For Zero-Emission Vehicles

Computer Daily News May 25, 2021 No Comments

Drivers in the ACT who buy zero-emission vehicles will receive free registration for two years from this week as part of a $5.1 million Territory government scheme to encourage more…

New EV Battery Tech Set To Ride EV Boom

Computer Daily News May 24, 2021 No Comments

Victorian start-up Li-S Energy has developed a lithium battery technology which has been hailed as a major breakthrough for battery-powered devices. Li-S Energy, a subsidiary of PPK Group, says it…

Four Out Of Five Aussies Will Pay More For EVs

Computer Daily News May 3, 2021 No Comments

Most Australians are keen to make the switch to electric vehicles, but site poor government policies as a key barrier to uptake, according to the results of a study by…

Cheaper EVs For Oz Motorists

Computer Daily News April 19, 2021 No Comments

A Sydney company is planning to import electric hatchbacks that will sell for around $35,000, almost $10,000 less than the cheapest models currently on the market. Chinese carmaker BYD says…

Hullo, Blanc Robot: Vic Robotics Outfit Launches E-Vehicle Program

Computer Daily News February 10, 2021 No Comments

MELBOURNE: After a $7.7 million, four-year development project, robotics company Applied EV has revealed its first “mobility solution” – the Blanc Robot (pictured) an autonomous electric vehicle platform. The Blanc…