lithium-ion Archives - Renew Economy

Australian discovered graphene material could be key to low-cost next-gen batteries
Australian researchers strike deal to commercialise next-gen graphene materials, that could slash costs and boost performance of lithium ion batteries.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 22, 2021

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Storage

Tomago to host one of Australia’s first lithium ion battery factories
Energy Renaissance secures federal government funding for pilot lithium ion battery factory in Tomago.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 20, 2021

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Battery

Battery recycling plant starts “shredding” in Germany, using Australian technology
ASX-listed Neometals launches lithium-ion battery recycling demonstration plant in Hilchenbach, in joint venture with German company.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 6, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

Australian firm launches $120m share placement to fund zero emissions lithium plant
ASX-listed lithium producer Vulcan Resources progresses plans to develop one of Europe’s first major sources of lithium to meet surging demand from electric vehicle manufacturers.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 4, 2021

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Battery

Tesla tip spurs Perth company’s lithium-ion battery ambitions
ASX-listed Altech Chemicals to collaborate with Spanish company on silicon-based battery materials hailed by Tesla as the next big thing in Li-ion technology.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 11, 2020

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Storage

Energy Renaissance names Hunter region for Australia’s first battery “gigafactory”
Energy Renaissance says it will start building $28m, solar powered Renaissance One lithium-ion battery plant within weeks in Tomago.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2020

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Can we dig it? How electrification will drive Australia’s next economic boom
With a massive, Covid-sized hole in Treasury’s pocket, there has never been a better time for Australia to hitch its wagon to the fast flowing currents of electrification.
Tosh Szatow & Osher Günsberg

Oct 5, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

It’s big, says Musk, as more experts share predictions for Tesla Battery Day
Two more Tesla experts give insight into what Battery Day could bring, with focus on larger, longer battery cells that could lift range and bring down costs.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 22, 2020

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Policy & Planning

As Battery Day approaches, which country has best lithium-ion supply chains?
As Tesla’s Battery Day approaches, BNEF looks at which countries best placed for lithium-ion supply chains. Australia, despite its abundance of raw materials, does not rank well.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 17, 2020

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Storage

Magnis raises $1.5m to advance its Townsville battery “gigafactory” plans
Magnis Energy, part of a consortium planning to build a lithium-ion battery cell “giga-factory” in Queensland’s north, has tapped investors for $1.5m.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Li-ion co-inventor’s glass battery patent could upturn auto industry
New glass battery electrode patent by Goodenough-lead team could form part of new go-to power source for electric cars and energy storage.
Bridie Schmidt

Apr 7, 2020

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Battery

NAB backs Queensland battery gigafactory plans as financial advisor
Townsville “gigafactory” for battery production moves forward with NAB coming on board as financial advisor and help in search for funding.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 6, 2019

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