Tag: Net Zero

The Australian government must provide real support to address labour shortages in the welding industry if it seeks to continue its plans for a renewable energy revolution, according to a survey conducted by Weld Australia. 

Australian independent regional and domestic airline Regional Express (Rex) has announced an investment in Dovetail Electric Aviation, the company pioneering the conversion of turbine-powered aircraft to electric, emission-free propulsion. 

The US government has set out to accelerate its efforts to transition towards a clean vehicle future and address the climate crisis with a new proposal for federal vehicle emissions standards. 

Tritium, a Brisbane-based global provider of direct current fast electric vehicle chargers, is entering the Malaysian market with a new purchase order from EV charger installer and management services provider, KuroEV. 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $50 million for two funding rounds targeting research and development (R&D) for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel, as announced in a media release. 

Renewable energy tech provider Flow Power has introduced an Australian-first technology that would help build smarter solar farms and speed up Australia’s net zero transition. 

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), as part of the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative, has identified five objectives in a collective statement to enable the heavy industry to transition to net zero emissions in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Ministers Chris Bowen and Ed Husic have welcomed GFG Alliance’s steelmaking company Liberty Steel’s plan to venture into low-carbon steel manufacturing in South Australia. 

The McGowan Government announced a $40 million investment to accelerate critical mineral discoveries, ensuring Western Australia is well-positioned to capitalise on economic opportunities as the world strives towards a net zero future. 

A new purpose-built electric vehicle laboratory (EV) opened in Victoria today to address the shortage of specially trained technicians in Australia.