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Benchmark: hard-rock lithium can be 3x as carbon intensive as lithium from brine

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The carbon intensity of the electricity grids where the raw material is mined and concentrated and where the lithium chemical is produced strongly impacts the overall carbon intensity of the process. The majority of spodumene is mined in Australia where it is processed into spodumene concentrate.

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EV Metals Group launches the Australian Lithium Alliance

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The strategic initiative will be implemented by Australian Lithium Alliance Pty Limited (ALA), a wholly owned subsidiary of EVM, through joint ventures and off-take agreements as an alternative to Chinese companies that currently dominate the purchase of spodumene concentrate from Australia to supply chemicals processing companies in China.

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New Chinese EV caught testing in Australia ahead of 2023 launch

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It’s a scoop pic of the new GWM Ora Good Cat battery electric car testing undisguised in Melbourne. It’s one of two examples of the Chinese compact five-door hatch that are currently in Australia being evaluated ahead of the brand’s launch under the GWM Ora banner around April 2023. 2023 GWM Ora Good Cat. 2023 GWM Tank 500 PHEV.

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UQM Technologies forms strategic alliance in China to supply new energy vehicles

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has signed a memorandum of understanding with a major Chinese company for the development and marketing of UQM electric propulsion systems for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in China. UQM is also powering Hino electric city buses in Japan and demonstration vehicles for EV Engineering in Australia. UQM Technologies, Inc.

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Chinese catch-up: How Hyundai will chase down BYD, MG and GWM with cheaper electric vehicles in Australia

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Hyundai Australia says it has electric vehicles in its pipeline that will help lower the price gap between it and models like the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora as it vows to retake its leadership position in the EV space. But we expect the brand to electrify more of its mainstream model line-up, giving it cheaper EV options.

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

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But an influx of new models in 2025 looks set to propel Australian electric car sales to new heights. Here are all the new EVs you can expect in Australia in 2025. The mid-sized Q6 e-tron has serious pedigree beneath the skin: its architecture is shared with the recently arrived all-electric Porsche Macan.

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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Australia-based CAP-XX Limited, a developer of thin, prismatic supercapacitors, has developed a supercapacitor module which supplies the cranking current to start the engine in Stop-Start vehicles (also known as start-stop, idle-stop, or micro-hybrid vehicles), reducing wear on the battery and eliminating the need for larger, more expensive ones.

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