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Researchers develop map of lithium distribution and concentration across Australia

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A new study by a team from the University of Sydney and Geoscience Australia has mapped the concentration and distribution of lithium across Australian soil, providing crucial insights for identifying potential reserves in the country. 2023) “Digital soil mapping of lithium in Australia,” Earth Syst. Resources Ng, W., Minasny, B.,

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Two Foton Mobility Hydrogen City buses arrive for Transit Systems Australia

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Foton Mobility and Transit Systems Australia announced the arrival of two hydrogen fuel cell buses. Foton Mobility Australia is the sole distributor of Foton New Energy vehicles in Australia. The hydrogen buses are equipped with the fuel cell system jointly developed by SinoHytec and Toyota. Earlier post.).

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Australia, Canada and US unify critical minerals data

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The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released a compilation of national-scale geological, geophysical and mineral resource datasets from Australia, Canada and the US through a collaboration between the three countries’ federal geological surveys. Unified geophysical datasets for Australia as part of the Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative.

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Toyota launches hydrogen production and refueling facility in Australia

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The hydrogen is then stored in a bank of storage tubes at medium and high pressure to be able to refuel both the fuel-cell forklifts that Toyota uses in other parts of the Altona complex and hydrogen FCEVs, such as the new Mirai FCEV. The Toyota Hydrogen Center is a step in addressing this challenge.

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CSIRO receives $1 million in funding for hydrogen refueling station as part of VH2

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The government of the state of Victoria in Australia is providing more than $1 million in funding to CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, that will enable it to partner with Swinburne University of Technology to establish the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2). Some of the features of the refueling station. Hydrogen Industry Mission.

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Eneos opens demo plant in Australia to produce MCH liquid organic hydrogen carrier

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ENEOS Corporation has constructed a demonstration plant in Brisbane, Australia, to produce methylcyclohexane (MCH), a liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC), using its proprietary low-cost electrochemical synthesis of organic hydride method Direct MCH. The operation of this demonstration plant is a part of this effort. Earlier post.)

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Germany and Australia to establish alliance on green hydrogen supply chain

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German Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier and Federal Minister of Research Anja Karliczek, together with their Australian counterpart, Energy Minister Angus Taylor, have signed a letter of intent to establish a “Germany Australia Hydrogen Accord” to facilitate a green hydrogen supply chain between the countries.

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