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Remember how film cameras gave way to digital cameras over a couple of years? The promise of cheap EVs like a $20,000 Aussie hatchback, could see the same thing happen with EVs.

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Vera – as the new truck is called - is both electric and autonomous and Volvo believes it’s the shape of things to come.

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Tritium's founder and CTO explains why US funding is so significant for charging – and what it could mean for Australian EV drivers.

The post US funding for Tritium fast chargers could be a game changer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

JinkoSolar was named the most “bankable”PV manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) among 57 module brands.

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Australia’s position as a green building world-leader looks set to continue with a raft of leading companies signing up to the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment being announced in San Francisco this week.

The post Aussie big business signs up to Net Zero Carbon Commitment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tag is pleased to advise that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MPower, has been awarded an Early Works Agreement for a 5MW solar farm being developed by Renew Power Group.

The post MPower awarded early works agreement for $8m Port Pirie solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison promises no action on climate as emissions soar to record highs, putting Australia at risk of missing Paris climate target by a billion tonnes. But what to expect from a man surrounded in his office, his party room, his ministers, and in church, by climate deniers and fossil fuel hawks.

The post Morrison gives climate the middle finger as Australian emissions soar over Paris appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Deloitte report says the case for renewables has never been stronger, and smashes a few myths along the way.

The post The case for renewables has never been stronger, says Deloitte study appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla snaps its army of investors, social media followers and haters to attention with a photographic reminder of the 70MW solar roof it is building on its Nevada Gigafactory.

The post Tesla shows off gigafactory solar roof – says it will be “world’s largest” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction is underway at AGL's Coopers Gap wind farm in south-east Queensland, and that means delivery of "the largest wind turbine blades ever transported in Australia."

The post “Largest ever” turbine blades en route to Australia’s largest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mercedes Benz unveils "vision urbanetic" electric chassis with inter-changeable bodies.

The post Mercedes unveils an autonomous electric vehicle with “swappable” bodies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla reportedly ready to start producing “low cost” version of Model 3 soon, which would be good timing for Australian customers.

The post Tesla on track to offer “cheaper” Model 3 to Australian drivers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Regulator's report into July 9 event in South Australia points to outrageous gaming of the energy market in that state. Customers are getting screwed, but it's not the fault of wind or solar.

The post Regulator’s report points to outrageous gaming of South Australia energy market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Canadian has been awarded a Victorian government support agreement for its greenfield 100MWac Carwarp Solar Project in Australia.

The post Canadian Solar’s 100MWAC solar project wins Victorian Government support agreement appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Energy Market Commission makes final rule for AEMO to establish register of distributed energy resources in the NEM, including small-scale battery storage systems and rooftop solar.

The post Home battery register in the works, as regulator gives AEMO the nod appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An interview with Sonnen CEO Christoph Ostermann, plus a look at why the states are taking the lead on battery storage, AGL’s withdrawal from residential solar, and much more.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Sonnen CEO on why Australia is leading market for battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Lendlease subsidiary to build $170m, 200MW solar farm in Fort Bend County Texas, to supply PV generation to Houston utility CentrePoint Energy.

The post LendLease ups renewables game with 200MW solar project in Texas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solactive is pleased to announce that ETF Securities Australia has launched the ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF that tracks the Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index.

The post ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF now live, linking the Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index appeared first on RenewEconomy.

www.thedriven.io A new study from the Climate Council has highlighted the surge in transport emissions in Australia, taking the country further away from its weak emissions targets and underlying the case for a switch to electric vehicles, and more renewable energy to charge them. The report from the Climate Council, to be released on Thursday,...

The post Transport emissions are soaring – it’s time to shift to electric vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Brisbane-based Tritium receives US funding to help make its ultra-fast electric vehicle charger smaller, more efficient and cheaper to buy.

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