Ford and CATL ink global strategic cooperation to promote EVs globally
American automobile giant Ford Motor has ventured into a global strategic partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), a Chinese battery manufacturer, to deliver...
Food packaging misconceptions make food waste problem worse – says RMIT research
A new study led by RMIT researchers has revealed that the majority of Australians believe food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste even though the true problem lies in people's knowledge of how packaging might help prevent food waste.
Lithium extraction startup raises $23m to boost production
Novalith Technologies, the creator of a novel lithium extraction process that uses carbonated water in place of sulphuric acid, has raised $23 million in Series A funding to scale up and commercialise its lithium production.
Australian EV truck manufacturer doubles assembly capacity
Electric truck manufacturer SEA Electric has extended its commitment to the Australian market by doubling the size of its local assembly facility for zero-emission trucks in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong.
$60 million in grants available for plastics recycling initiatives in NSW
The Federal Government is launching a new $60 million fund under the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) Plastics Technology to improve existing recycling infrastructure and discover innovative techniques for processing hard-to-recycle plastics.
Victoria to build one of the world’s largest lithium-ion batteries
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has signed a contract with renewable energy specialist Neoen to deliver a new Tesla battery that will transform...
Nufarm acquires GranBio’s energy cane assets to expand biomass production
ASX-listed agricultural chemical company Nufarm has entered a long-term technology access and license agreement with Brazilian industrial biotechnology group GrantBio Investimentos to accelerate the...
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
