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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

Norway environmental heavyweights to build $4.5 billion EV battery industry

From an a-ha! moment to a billion dollar plan to develop a world-class electric car battery industry: How two Norwegian heavyweights got together for a big battery production project.

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Li-ion co-inventor patents glass battery that could upturn auto industry

Glass battery electrode patent by Goodenough-lead team could form part of new go-to power source for electric cars and energy storage.

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Floating renewable battery launched to recharge boats in Amsterdam Port

Port of Amsterdam launches floating battery service to provide mobile, renewable energy recharging for boats in the port of Amsterdam – and slash the use of diesel.

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Monash University researchers unlock secret to 1000km plus EV battery range

Australian researchers solve challenge that can unlock cheaper, longer lasting batteries and substantially increase EV range.

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New battery technology promises to slash electric vehicle cost

University of Adelaide researchers secure research contract with Chinese battery manufacturer to develop new technology that could slash the cost of BEVs.

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How electric vehicles can boost value of rooftop solar

Battery storage and an electric vehicle can halve the payback period for a home solar system, and fast-charge the transition to renewables, a new report has found.

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