li-ion Archives - Renew Economy

Battery

Fire at Perth recycling warehouse storing tonnes of tiny solid state batteries destroys $7 million of goods
A battery fire in a Perth fire has destroyed 80 tonnes of “solid state” batteries, units that are currently used in small devices such as phones and pacemakers.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 13, 2026

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Storage

W.A. unveils plan to lead global lithium-ion battery boom
Western Australia government launches plan to unlock lithium-ion battery value chain, including vast reserves of lithium and other high value metals.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 4, 2019

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Storage

Battery recycling could generate billion-dollar industry for Australia, push down prices
CSIRO report says Australia could lead world in re-use and recycling of lithium-ion batteries, generating potential billion-dollar industry, and helping to push down costs of EVs and battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 17, 2018

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Commentary

Li and the art of electric motorcycle evolution
The evolution of electric motorcycles is happening before our eyes, with control systems and battery designs the final barriers to yet more power and speed.
Nigel Morris

Jun 20, 2018

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Storage

Australia on cusp of new mining boom, driven by electric vehicles
We might not be driving them, but soaring global electric vehicle demand puts Australia in the front seat for a new mining boom, says BNEF.
Sophie Vorrath

May 22, 2018

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Storage

Talga claims “significant breakthrough” in li-ion battery race
Perth company says its graphite anode help delivered 20% higher capacity and 20% higher power in lithium-ion battery cell tests, against the industry standard.
Sophie Vorrath

May 17, 2018

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Storage

WA firms grip on booming battery market, as lithium refinery site selected
A site at Kwinana, south of Perth, has been earmarked for one of world’s biggest lithium refineries.
Sophie Vorrath

May 7, 2018

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