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Australia forecasts lithium export earnings of $16B in 2022-23, up from $5B in 2021-22

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This will make lithium Australia’s sixth-largest resource and energy commodity export. Australia is the largest lithium exporter in the world, accounting for 46% of the world’s lithium production in 2021. This rapid growth is forecast to be met by gains in output by Australia, Chile and Argentina.

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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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Tesla cuts prices on Model 3 and Model Y in Australia – here’s how much you’ll save

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Tesla has bucked an industry trend, dropping prices across its Model 3 and Model Y families – and lowering the cost of certain options – at a time when most manufacturers seem to only be increasing the cost of their EVs. Still, any lowering of the cost of entry to an EV is cause for celebration.

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H2X Global secures US$57M from Verde Mobility to deliver on US$300M in fuel cell vehicle orders

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Australia-based hydrogen fuel cell vehicle company H2X Global recently secured a US$57-million deal with US-based firm, Verde Mobility Inc., Verde plans to invest in further infrastructure development, giving H2X Global expanded access to manufacturing and distribution facilities.

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Researchers in Australia develop low-cost water-splitting catalyst that offers comparable performance to platinum

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A team of researchers in Australia has developed a Janus nanoparticle catalyst with a nickel–iron oxide interface and multi-site functionality for a highly efficient hydrogen evolution reaction with a comparable performance to the benchmark platinum on carbon catalyst. Janus particles feature surfaces with two or more distinct properties.)

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Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

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Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “We have our hand up for all new products from Renault made available in right-hand drive,” said Glen Sealey, Ateco’s Renault Australia general manager. Including Australia?

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Bustech to use new Cummins battery-electric and fuel-cell electric powertrains in next-gen XGi buses

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We are focused on value for money and total cost of ownership. Leveraging Cummins knowledge of zero-emissions technology and powertrain operation in Australia enables Bustech to deliver a vehicle that is optimized for Australian conditions from conception. —Christian Reynolds, group managing director at Bustech.

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