Mining giant BHP orders electric trains for WA iron ore rail network
BHP says it will purchase four battery-electric locomotives for delivery in 2023, and run trials first moving ore from Pilbara mines to Port Hedland.
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“No turning back:” Soaring EV sales in China signal tipping point for global energy transition
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Electric car range anxiety is dying a public death
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As EV sales rise, is the sun finally starting to set on Peak Oil?
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Truck and EV groups propose electric transition plan amid Adblue crisis
Australian Trucking Association and the Electric Vehicle Council join forces to urge policy reform for smooth and timely transition to a zero-emissions trucking future.
EV charger maker Tritium commences trading on NASDAQ
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Tesla and Nio supplier CATL confirms battery swap rumours
Chinese battery giant CATL confirms rumours and announces that it will be entering the battery swap market.
Toyota and Subaru reveal jointly developed sport electric SUVs
Toyota and Subaru unveil performance sport concepts of jointly developed electric SUVs at 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Electric vehicle “cost headache” looms as lithium prices head skywards
Electric vehicle affordability is poised to hit a speed hump on its journey down the cost curve, as global demand for battery-grade lithium starts to outstrip supply.