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Orocobre MD/CEO speaks with The Australian

March 25, 2019

The Australian | PAUL GARVEY, RESOURCES REPORTER: Much like the lithium market itself, miner Orocobre has proved to be a volatile beast. The Brisbane-based company was at the forefront of the push to bring new sources of lithium on to the market in anticipation of the electric vehicle revolution. It...

2018 Sustainability Report Released

March 22, 2019

Orocobre Limited’s (ASX: ORE, TSX: ORL) 2018 Sustainability Report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standard – a global benchmark for sustainability reporting. This document seeks to reflect our dedicated and ongoing commitment to the local communities in which we operate, the environment and responsible management of natural...

Richard Seville featured in CEO Today Magazine’s “2019 CEO Global Awards Winners’ Edition”

February 26, 2019

Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE, TSX: ORL) is proud to announce former CEO Mr. Richard Seville has been awarded and recognised for his dedicated leadership and vision by CEO Today Magazine in their “2019 CEO Global Awards Winners’ Edition”.

Orocobre 2019 Half-Year Financial Results – WEBCAST

February 22, 2019

Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE, TSX: ORL), a dynamic global lithium chemicals supplier, today released its financial results for the half-year ended 31 December 2018 (H1 FY19).

Global EV car sales surge 63% in 2018 to top 2 million vehicles

February 6, 2019

Global sales of passenger car electric vehicles (EVs) jumped by 63% last year to top 2 million units for the first time, helped by surging sales of plug-in EVs in the US, according to data provided by EV-Volumes. A total of 2.08 million plug-in EVs were delivered to customers in...

Toyota and Panasonic Agree to Establish Joint Venture Related to Automotive Prismatic Batteries

January 24, 2019

Toyota and Panasonic have confirmed that they are starting a wide-ranging new battery joint venture to manufacture and sell battery cells for electric vehicles. Toyota Executive Vice President Shigeki Terashi said: “Together with Panasonic, we want to hone our competitiveness in batteries,

Toyota, Panasonic setting up EV battery JV amid rising China competition: source

January 21, 2019

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Panasonic Corp (6752.T) are set to launch a joint venture next year to produce batteries for electric vehicles (EV) in an effort to compete with Chinese rivals, a source familiar with the matter said.

Orocobre Market Update – Online Briefing

January 17, 2019

To listen to a recording of Orocobre’s latest teleconference webcast briefing, where Managing Director & CEO Mr Richard Seville discusses the Quarterly Activities Report for the period ended 31 December 2018, click on the media player below.

VW, China spearhead $300 billion global drive to electrify cars

January 17, 2019

Global automakers are planning a $300 billion surge in spending on electric-vehicle technology over the next five to 10 years, with nearly half of the money targeted at China, accelerating the industry’s transition from fossil fuels and shifting power to Asian battery and EV technology suppliers.

Tesla Powerwall gets a massive boost in Australia

January 16, 2019

Australia is already a huge market for Tesla Powerwall for many reasons. But now you can add one more: the South Australian Government has approved Tesla’s home battery pack for an important subsidy worth ~50% of the battery pack for up to 40,000 homes.