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Kia to add OTA performance boost in Australia

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The boost will become available when the second phase of the new Kia Connect telematics system rolls out OTA and features on demand in about 12 months. Phase one of Kia Connect has been introduced to Australia with the launch of the Niro compact EV last week. 2022 Kia Niro EV. seconds and boosted mid-range acceleration.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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The island gets on average nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, putting it on a par with Honolulu and Brisbane, Australia. Ultimately, such technology could benefit any part of the world where the electricity network is vulnerable to outages and where increasing amounts of solar and wind power are being integrated into the power grid.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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At that price it just sneaks in under the government’s FBT exemption, which allows for electric cars below $89,332 to pay no fringe benefits tax when purchased via a novated lease. Known as the Lightning Cat overseas, the sleek five-door from Chinese maker GWM is yet to be definitively confirmed for Australia.

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Polestar’s plan to survive and thrive: How an idiosyncratic EV start-up will carve its place in the electric space

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China is firing up with a barrage of brands set to infiltrate Australia – Leapmotor, Xpeng, Zeekr, Lynk & Co among them – and relative newcomers such as BYD, Chery and GWM are forecasting big sales growth as more EVs head our way. The Polestar 2 was the first model offered by the newcomer brand in Australia.

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GWM Ora electric hatch now Australia’s cheapest EV

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The GWM Ora has gone on sale in Australia priced from $44,490 drive-away – but only in the Northern Territory. READ MORE: Quick review of the GWM Ora, Australia’s cheapest EV Once dealer delivery and on-road costs are included it adds between $500 and $3901 to the GWM Ora, depending on where you live.

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Rio Tinto to triple Weipa solar capacity and add battery storage to help power bauxite mining operations

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The new solar farm and battery storage system is part of Rio Tinto’s group-wide commitment to reduce emissions across our operations. There is clearly more work to be done, but projects like this are an important part of meeting our climate targets. —Rio Tinto Aluminum Pacific Bauxite Operations General Manager Michelle Elvy.

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Jervois to acquire SMP nickel & cobalt refinery in Brazil; concentrate from Idaho for refining, cobalt metal back to US

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Jervois currently is a cobalt company with nickel and copper exposure, with mining assets in Idaho, Uganda, and Australia. On Closing, Deposit Payment shall be applied to the purchase price for SMP Refinery. As part of the refinery restart FS, Jervois will now assess the alternative of situating a roaster in Brazil.

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