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Australia to Launch One of World’s Biggest Electric Car Recharging Systems

Andrew Williams — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:16:02 +0000

The Australian government has given the green light to a plan to establish one of the world’s largest electric car recharging infrastructures, powered entirely by renewable energy.

The A$1 billion ($676 million) project could see the establishment of as many as two million recharging points, as well as more than 500 battery swap stations, where drivers can exchange depleted batteries without the need to wait for a recharge.

Australia’s $1.2B Desalination Plant Nears Completion

Joshua S Hill — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:45:38 +0000

One of the major sticking points in Australian politics has often centered on the growing need for desalination plants across the country. Reports are widespread, both nationally and internationally, about the worsening drought conditions in the country. So there’s no surprise that we need to do something, but just what has long been a point of contention.

Nonetheless, there are a few desal plants cropping up, and the latest one, on Australia’s Gold Coast, is nearing completion.