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Winter chill reduces electric vehicle battery life

Electric vehicle owners in Australia’s colder climates will need to factor in greater electricity use in winter months. A study which looked at EV usage in New
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Mining equipment. | Newsreel

Business lands new brand to enhance opportunities

Queensland has launched a new business brand to attract international investment. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said the new brand,
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Seven Australian business facts with a Taylor Swift twist

The latest data dump from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has thrown up some interesting facts about the state of the country’s business sector, including
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Energy bill. | Newsreel

Energy retailers a designated target for ACCC

Energy retailers will be investigated for misleading consumers over energy plans in only the second probe under a new complaints framework. Australian Competition and
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Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery
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Brisbane charging system out to decarbonise mine haulage

A Brisbane company producing a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging system for heavy vehicles has received a multi-million-dollar Federal grant. Northgate-based BluVein
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Solar and battery surge sparks ACCC warning

Battery and solar suppliers and electricity retailers have been put on notice as the popularity of household power generation and storage increases. As the Australian
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Green tick for Marinus Link to deliver power to mainland

An energy link capable of supplying power for around 1.5 million homes has been granted Federal Government environmental approval. Federal Environment Minister Murray
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Cheapest new energy mix still wind, solar and battery

Wind and solar, backed by storage and transmission, remain the lowest-cost new electricity generation option, according to the CSIRO. The analysis was published by
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$90 billion a year price-tag for net zero in 2050 not enough

Despite record investment in renewables, Australia needs to almost triple spending to remain on target for net-zero by 2050, while community groups call for that goal to
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