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GM to cease manufacturing in Australia by 2017

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General Motors announced it will transition to a national sales company in Australia and New Zealand. The company will discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing and significantly reduce its engineering operations in Australia by the end of 2017. —GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson. to as high as US$1.10

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SK Innovation invests $30M in ammonia fuel-cell startup Amogy

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When transporting 1 kg of hydrogen from Australia to Korea, the cost of liquid ammonia is $1.7—half As of 2017, 180 million tons of ammonia are produced worldwide and the international transport scale is 18 million tons. It has the advantage of low energy consumption and low carbon emission.

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First serially-built Pipistrel 2-seat electric trainer makes flight in Australia, handed over to owner

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On 2 January 2018, the first serially-built Pipistrel Alpha Electro took flight in Australia. The Alpha Electro can be registered in Australia as either a recreational aircraft or with CASA. The main issue with petrol is the maintenance costs of what is a more complex engine. The electric engine is really simple.

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Leclanché to provide battery technology for Canadian Pacific’s hydrogen-powered locomotive project

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million in 2018 versus 2017. Our battery systems and energy management software solution significantly increase the total energy efficiency compared to standalone fuel cell modules, reducing the total cost of ownership. compared with the five-year average.

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Bloomberg NEF forecasts falling battery prices enabling surge in wind and solar to 50% of global generation by 2050

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The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from new PV plants is forecast to fall a further 71% by 2050, while that for onshore wind drops by a further 58%. The latest BP Annual Energy Outlook found that in 2017, renewables grew strongly in 2017, with wind and solar leading the way. NEO 2018 sees $11.5

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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

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As well as conversions of new Ford Rangers and Toyota Hiluxes – the two top selling utes in the country – which will be priced from $47,990 (plus the cost of the ute), Roev is gearing up for EV conversions of the same utes with build dates as far back as 2016. 2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Along with the release of the study, Nissan announced that the new LEAF will go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania during the next fiscal year: Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. Deliveries of the new Nissan LEAF began in Japan in October 2017, followed by the US and Canada in January.

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