Stagnating growth in demand for battery electric vehicles in some markets has prompted UK-based Horse Powertrain to develop a modular hybrid system that retrofit an internal combustion engine to existing BEV platforms with minimal modifications. The company, a joint venture between Renault Group and Geely with backing from Saudi oil giant Aramco, revealed its Future … Continue reading Convert EV to a hybrid: Horse Powertrain retrofit kit
BYD, the world’s largest electrified vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has unveiled its groundbreaking 1000kW Super e-Platform. The company claims to be the first to achieve a 10C charging rate, meaning the charging speed is 10 times the battery’s capacity per hour. This allows vehicles to add up to 400km of range in only five minutes, with … Continue reading Will electrified vehicle thermal management move toward direct refrigerant contact?
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has called for NSW Fair Trading to rethink a proposal that would prohibit trained and qualified light vehicle technicians from servicing or repairing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) unless they complete an additional mandatory course. Outlined in a draft Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS), sweeping restrictions on the automotive repair industry … Continue reading NSW must rethink EV repair proposal: AAAA
A team of scientists at Australia’s Monash University have achieved a breakthrough in developing an ultra-fast charging lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery that is poised to power everything from long-haul electric vehicles (EVs) to commercial drones. This game-changing technology, detailed in a recent publication in ‘Advanced Energy Materials’, could also pave the way for electric aircraft in the … Continue reading Aussie battery breakthrough: Ultra fast-charging lithium-sulphur tech
The Australian government introduced significant changes to the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) to tackle workforce shortages in critical industries, the updated list featuring 456 occupations eligible for skilled migration, including nine key automotive trades now officially recognised under the program. The revised CSOL updates previous lists from the temporary skilled visa program and, based … Continue reading Automotive skilled migration win
The global shift towards electrified vehicles is more than just a move into the clean economy, it is driving economic transformation, with Australia prioritising workforce development to support this transition. Addressing the opportunities and the need for specialised labour requites strategic collaborations among governments, industries and training providers. These are slowly emerging to overcome future … Continue reading Electrification is reshaping industries and workforce demands
Not content with creating one of the first practical automobiles in 1886 and remaining at – or close to – the forefront of automotive innovation ever since, Mercedes-Benz has outlined a vision of the future encompassing sustainability, improved safety, elevated quality of life and hyper-personalised digital experiences. As the global automotive industry becomes ever more … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz: Vision of the future
The recent four-day Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, attracted 141,000 attendees and more than 4,500 companies, reinforcing its standing as the world’s largest trade-only event, renowned for showcasing groundbreaking technologies. Below we highlight a few innovations that captured our attention, as well as a debrief on Volvo Trucks’ keynote vision for the … Continue reading Paper batteries to electric planes: No wonder the Consumer Electronics Show is now simply CES
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has updated regulations to enable qualified electric vehicle (EV) technicians to obtain refrigerant handling licenses. It addresses the growing need for skilled professionals capable of servicing and maintaining the complex thermal management systems in electric vehicles. These vehicles use refrigerant-based systems for battery and … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Technicians Gain Access to Refrigerant Handling Licenses
The Australian federal government has launched $60 million of rebates to help automotive dealerships and repairers to fund the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment. Under the Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) program, rebates of up to $2500 for each charger installed are offered to eligible businesses, with a cap of … Continue reading Rebates now available for repairers that install EV chargers
