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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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Rio Tinto to build first solar plant in Western Australia to power iron ore mine; 12 MWh Li-ion system

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Rio Tinto approved a $98-million investment in a new solar plant at the new Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a lithium-ion battery energy storage system to help power its entire Pilbara power network. billion Koodaideri mine was approved in November last year with construction commencing earlier this year.

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China versus Tesla: Why Australia is enjoying an electric vehicle price war

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Australia is enjoying an EV price war as Chinese brands lead the charge against Tesla, which could be pushed into finally producing a lower-price, lower-spec vehicle that competes at the lower end The post China versus Tesla: Why Australia is enjoying an electric vehicle price war appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Powerwall price drop rolls out in Australia again

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Tesla dropped the price of its Powerwall in Australia–for the second time this year– making it more affordable than ever. An email to Tesla Powerwall installers in Australia revealed that the company reduced the price of its home battery storage option by $1,699. In Australia, Tesla Powerall has a 13.5

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Faradion receives first order for sodium-ion batteries for Australian market

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the leader in sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery technology, has received its first order from ICM Australia for high-energy sodium-ion batteries for use in the Australian market. ICM Australia expects a range of Faradion sodium-ion batteries to be available for the Australasian market later in the year. UK-based Faradion Ltd.,

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EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars

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EV uptake in Australia has fallen below 7% during July, explaining why most of the big electric car brands are making special offers this month. The post EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars appeared first on The Driven.

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GWM slashes price of Ora electric hatch to make it cheapest EV in Australia

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GWM slashes price of the Ora electric hatchback to as low as $35,990 drive-away, making it the lowest cost EV in Australia. The post GWM slashes price of Ora electric hatch to make it cheapest EV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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