Australian electric vehicle charging start-up company, Jolt, has received a $100 million investment to kick-start its EV infrastructure around the country, with plans for more than 5000 chargers to be set up. Jolt received $100 million in funding from one of the world’s largest multinational investment companies, Blackrock, who has […]
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ARENA funding to see 400 new EV charging stations set up in Australia
More than 400 public electric vehicle fast-charging stations are set to be constructed and hooked up to Australia’s steadily growing EV charging infrastructure, as ARENA increases its funding envelope to $25 million. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that $24.55 million will be sent to five applicants to […]
Bathurst 1000 postponed in 2021 as COVID-19 lockdowns extend
Organisers of the Supercars Championship have confirmed the world-famous 2021 Repco Bathurst 1000 race weekend has been postponed until November, in response to extensions of Sydney’s COVID-19 lockdowns. Typically the Bathurst race weekend falls in early October, however, race organisers have pushed it back by a month to hopefully get […]
NSW waiving stamp duty on electric vehicles, reserves $171m for chargers
The New South Wales government has announced it will waive stamp duty on purchases of electric vehicles and offer cash rebates from September 1, while confirming the state will spend $171 million on charging station infrastructure. The news comes as the Berijiklian government finalised its electric vehicle plans, following moves […]
Isuzu tops 2020 Roy Morgan customer satisfaction awards in Australia
Isuzu Ute Australia has taken out the top spot in Roy Morgan’s 2020 customer satisfaction ratings, edging out last year’s winner, Lexus, and all major brands to take out the ‘Best of the Best’ award across multiple categories. Roy Morgan’s Annual Customer Satisfaction Awards crowned Isuzu as the car manufacturer […]
Premcar launches recruitment drive in Australia, opens 35 positions
Australian engineering firm, Premcar, has announced the launch of an Australian recruitment drive aiming to find local automotive specialists to join its team in Melbourne. Premcar says that it is looking for 35 skilled automotive specialists to join its ranks and help with the final development and production stages of […]
FCAI supports $2 billion fuel standards overall for Australia
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is welcoming a move from the federal government to impose new fuel quality standards in Australia and support a number of fuel refineries around the country. The FCAI says the government’s move to support two fuel refineries in Geelong and Brisbane and impose […]
AGIG & ACTO receive $28m funding to kickstart hydrogen economy in Australia
The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) and major utility provider ACTO have received a $28 million investment to help the firms scale up the production of green, sustainable hydrogen. The funding came from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), which is hoping the cash injection will help boost commercial-ready production […]