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Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Hunter in prime position for Australian battery manufacturing industry: report

Australia supplies half of the world's lithium for battery manufacture.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2023

Battery economy: From 'dig-and-ship' to 'mine-and-make'

Some $2 billion in capital and other sweeteners could turn Australia from the world's quarry into a "mine-and-make''nation driving the battery supply chain.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

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How batteries are made — and how the future of a new industry hangs in the balance

Batteries could shape Australia's future from mining to assembly. But industry leaders say we need to act quickly to capitalise on the renewables boom.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Startups urge Australia to ditch 'risk-averse' approach to lithium battery investment

Renewable startups say Australia is being too conservative in its approach to funding lithium battery projects, and risks missing out on capitalising on the multi-billion-dollar industry.

ABC News · May 14, 2023

Battery powered growth plan

Work on the Hunter's next large-scale battery manufacturing facility could be underway by the end of the year if demand grows as predicted.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023

Labor, Greens look set to push businesses to adopt tougher emission targets

The future of Australia's biggest emitters looks uncertain under the new Labor government, with the Greens and climate change-focused independents set to have a loud voice in parliament.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

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