Thursday, July 2, 2026

Direct air capture research picks up pace to achieve net zero targets, says CSIRO

Research on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies is seeing an acceleration as Australia and the rest of the world seek to reach ambitious emission targets, according to CSIRO. 

Tritium adds Tesla’s NACS connectors to its EV chargers in the US

Tritium DCFC Limited, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, will begin offering Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as a connector option with its fast chargers. 

Altech Batteries unveils new specifications for Cerenergy battery products

ASX company Altech Batteries Limited has revealed the preliminary battery specifications for its CERENERGY 60 KWh and 1 MWh GridPack battery products. 

Manufacturing jobs among priorities in Victoria’s 10-year clean economy plan

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the state’s workforce with the launch of a new 10-year clean economy plan that will potentially create targeted training and skills programs in the manufacturing, engineering, electricity, and construction sectors.

Japanese battery company PowerX unveils world’s first Battery Tanker

PowerX, a Japanese battery startup, recently introduced the design of the first-ever “Battery Tanker” at the Bariship International Maritime Exhibition held in Imabari City, Japan. 

NT gov’t awards tender for large-scale wind generation study

The Northern Territory (NT) Government has granted a tender for a wind generation study that will steer the implementation of wind collection technologies in the near future and gather data to reduce risk and accelerate investment.

NOVONIX, LG Energy Solution ink JDA to develop battery anode material

Battery materials and technology company NOVONIX has signed a joint research and development agreement (JDA) with global manufacturer LG Energy Solution for the development of artificial graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. 

Saunders to overhaul bp’s biofuel storage in Western Australia

Engineering and construction company Saunders International Limited has secured a $42 million contract to provide tank refurbishment and modification services for bp’s renewable fuels project in Western Australia. 

Bespoke technology needed in solar panels recycling – UNSW Sydney experts

Solar experts from UNSW Sydney have called for the need for bespoke technology designed to recycle important elements inside solar panels.

Work begins on Aurizon’s zero-emissions freight locomotive

Australia’s largest rail freight company, Aurizon, has unveiled details of its investment to build the first zero-emissions capable freight locomotive built in Australia.
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