INNOVATION NEWS
New EV battery with six-minute recharge could be earmarked for Australian production
5 Aug 2020 - A US-based battery developer with ties to Australia says they are closing in on producing an electric vehicle (EV) battery capable of recharging to 85 per cent in as little as six minutes!
Manufacturers closing in on EV range sweet-spot says Tesla
5 Aug 2020 - Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said advancements in battery technology is pushing his company closer to developing an EV battery with a 500 mile range.
Nissan is changing the way EV owners pay for parking with latest innovation
5 Aug 2020 - Nissan has given drivers another reason to make the switch to EVs, offering parking in exchange for electricity from the battery at the new Nissan Pavilion in Japan.
Renault to drop Zoe EV from Australian line-up
5 Aug 2020 - Renault Australia will discontinue selling the Zoe electric vehicle (EV) model as part of a shake-up of their Australian offerings following recent poor sales results.
e-bike sales skyrocket as commuters turn to alternative transport options
29 Jul 2020 - With commuters turning away from public transport in droves during the COVID-19 pandemic, many have turned to e-bikes and e-scooters as their preferred method of travel.
Ford to go against the grain with battery range in new electric F-150
29 Jul 2020 - Following the announcement of an electric F-150 pick-up truck, Ford has suggested bigger is not always better when it comes to battery size.
EVs to be solar-powered in Goodna with launch of latest charging station
23 Jul 2020 - Renewable energy technology continues to dominate headlines in South East Queensland, with the state’s newest electric vehicle (EV) charging station officially opened at the Goodna Technology Park.
Powered turned on in Townsville as Evie Networks opens new EV charging station
22 Jul 2020 - Evie Networks has agreed to a deal with Puma Energy to introduce a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at service stations across Australia, with the first station going live at a truck stop in Townsville.
Car Sharing Up During COVID-19
22 July 2020 - There has been a big increase in the use of car sharing in Australia as people opt out of public transport with COVID-19 cases rising.
Something Digital to return with new hybrid event in 2020
22 Jul 2020 - Brisbane’s premier digital innovation event, Something Digital, is back for 2020, albeit a little different to normal.
Applications for $100,000 Business Research and Innovation Initiative funding now open
21 Jul 2020 - The Federal Government has made grants of up to $100,000 available to SMEs to tackle national environmental challenges through the Business Research and Innovation Initiative.
Nominations now open for 2020 ITS Australia National Awards
21 Jul 2020 - Nominations for the 2020 ITS Australia National Awards are now open.
Concept Corner: The Renault Morphoz
14 Jul 2020 - This is Renault’s Morphoz concept - a smart, modular, crossover vehicle developed on the company’s CMF-EV electric vehicle platform that can morph between two modes depending on the driver’s need.
World first Hydrogen fuel-cell truck prepares to hit the road in Switzerland
13 Jul 2020 - Hyundai’s all-new hydrogen fuel-cell powered heavy-duty vehicle, the Xcient Fuel Cell, has made its global debut in Switzerland.
FCA and ENGIE Eps begin work on Vehicle-to-Grid pilot project
9 Jul 2020 - Fiat Chrysler Automobile has announced that work has begun on their new vehicle-to-grid infrastructure plant in Italy.
Mercedes-AMG develops electric exhaust gas turbocharger
9 Jul 2020 - Mercedes-AMG is in the final stages of developing an electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which the company says will be used in an upcoming series production model.
Jaguar I-Pace Taxis to be used on Wireless High-Powered Charging Rank
9 Jul 2020 - Jaguar Land Rover has agreed to support the City of Oslo in Norway with the world's first high-powered wireless taxis.
ANCAP Launches App for First Responders
9 Jul 2020 - Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has launched a new national app to help protect frontline emergency services personnel and provide faster post-crash care to vehicle occupants at the scene of a crash.
