Latest Electric Vehicles News

Hazer Group and First Graphene have signed a non-binding MOU to explore innovative applications for Hazer’s proprietary graphite, aiming to capitalize on rising global demand amid supply constraints.

Janus Electric has launched a strategic pilot project in Southern California, delivering battery-swapping Class 8 trucks and solar-powered infrastructure to revolutionize zero-emission freight at major U.S. ports.

Vulcan Energy has inked a pivotal supply contract with Canadian firm NESI for electrolysis technology, advancing its Lionheart Project’s Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt. This deal marks a crucial step toward finalising project financing and commencing construction in H2 2025.

BPH Global has secured a 12-month Master Services Agreement with Singapore’s Marchwood Laboratory Services to enhance its research on extracting rare earth elements from seaweed, focusing on four critical metals vital to clean energy and technology.

Eclipse Metals has secured a crucial renewal of its Greenland exploration licence, extending its tenure to 2027 and clearing the way toward a mining licence for its rare earth project in a geopolitically strategic region.

Firebird Metals has secured a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan-based Taza Metal Technologies to co-fund the development of next-generation manganese-rich battery cathodes, reinforcing its position in the evolving EV materials market.

Ioneer Ltd announces a significant upgrade to the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, driven by a process optimization that increases annual ore throughput by 25% without extra capital costs.

COG Financial Services is set to broaden its salary packaging and novated leasing footprint across Australia through the $40 million acquisition of EasiFleet. This strategic move positions COG for upcoming government contracts in key states.

IperionX has boosted its titanium powder capacity by 60% with no extra capital, cutting unit costs to $55/kg, and is now accelerating a US Department of Defense-backed expansion to 1,400 tpa aiming for the lowest-cost titanium production in America.

Power Minerals has initiated leach testing on high-grade rare earth element samples from its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, aiming to unlock processing pathways and confirm resource potential. Results expected this month will guide further drilling and resource estimation.

Altech Batteries has secured preliminary approval for a €46.7 million German government grant to support its innovative CERENERGY solid-state battery project, marking a significant step in its push to commercialize lithium-free energy storage technology.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) posted a 7% increase in sales to Rp23.19 trillion in the first half of 2024, driven by strong domestic gold sales, and reported a net profit of Rp1.51 trillion. The company also completed significant divestments, retaining control of SDA while divesting majority ownership in FHT.