INNOVATION NEWS
Australian tyre recycler looks to expand into Europe
18 Aug 2020 - Green Distillation Technologies, which has developed world-first technology that turns end of life tyres into high value materials, believes the time is right for them to expand into the European market.
Hyundai develops air-con tech to maintain clean air in vehicles
18 Aug 2020 - Hyundai Motor Group has revealed three new air-conditioning technologies to improve the quality of air in vehicles.
Bridgestone Supplies VW ID.3 EV with Tyres Sporting Enliten Technology
18 Aug 2020 - Bridgestone’s is supplying Turanza Eco tyres to Volkswagen for the company’s ID.3 electric car.
Volvo Cars investing in blockchain technology
18 Aug 2020 - Volvo Cars has made an investment in blockchain technology firm Circulor through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, the company’s venture capital investment arm.
Skoda Slavia Concept
17 Aug 2020 - Check out the Skoda Slavia Concept - designed by 31 trainees attending the Skoda vocational school in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic.
BMW Australia to offer remote engine start
17 Aug 2020 - BMW Australia has continued to enhance its suite of technology offerings with the introduction of the Remote Engine Start function.
Goodyear and Lordstown Motors Connect on Electric Vehicles
17 Aug 2020 - Goodyear and Lordstown Motors have announced a strategic relationship with the two companies agreeing to collaborate on tyres and service as well as 'future tyre intelligence opportunities'.
Lucid Motors crashes EV party with record breaking 832 km battery
13 Aug 2020 - A new player has emerged in the battle against Tesla for EV dominance, with American manufacturer Lucid Motors unveiling a new EV battery with a massive 832 kilometre range.
EV Smart chargers to be rolled out across Australia in new government funded trial
11 Aug 2020 - The Federal Government has partnered with Origin Energy to install 150 smart EV chargers across Australia in a two-year trial to evaluate the benefits of smart charging.
New Zealand prepares for hydrogen future with new national refuelling network
10 Aug 2020 - A new $69 million project has been given the green light in New Zealand that will see eight new hydrogen refuelling stations installed across the country.
BHP look to turn trash into treasure with new tyre recycling initiative
10 Aug 2020 - 2,000 mining truck tyres are set to be turned into high-quality oil, carbon black and steel each year under a new recycling initiative by mining-giant BHP.
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.
