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26 October 2025 – Alta Battery Technology is delighted to be supporting Aurizon's new agreement with Alcoa to conduct a Battery Electric Tender (BET) trial on Alcoa's Kwinana to Pinjarra route in Western Australia. This milestone is a significant step forward in demonstrating how existing rail assets can be transformed into lower-emission hybrid systems without premature replacement. The Battery Electric Tender is a battery-powered wagon coupled with a modified locomotive, d

In heavy industry, where projects are complex, capital-intensive, and built to last, the way you manufacture matters. The choice of manufacturing model can influence how much flexibility you have, how easily you can adapt over time to new technological changes, and how well your solution integrates into real-world operations. Contract manufacturing offers a pathway that supports integration, collaboration, customisation, and long-term scalability. At Alta Technology , we app

When people first hear about Alta Technology , there's often a moment of confusion. “They ask us: are you an Australian company or a Chinese company?" says Roy Zou, Alta's Managing Director, recounting a common question. "The answer is simple, we're proudly Melbourne-based, but we've developed something most Australian companies struggle to achieve seamlessly – direct access to world-class manufacturing capabilities." This misunderstanding reveals something profound about how

In mining, revolutionary change rarely happens overnight. The sector's measured approach to innovation is a pragmatic reality reflecting considerable capital investment in equipment with decades-long lifecycles. Did you know that successful transformations in mining can begin with a single vehicle? By retrofitting just one haul truck, operations can immediately experience substantial performance improvements including improved torque delivery and superior acceleration that t

Australia’s mining industry, central to the nation’s economy, is under increasing pressure to decarbonise operations and meet stringent environmental standards. In line with this global shift towards sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, Alta Technology, a pioneer in battery and electrification technologies, has introduced the PureTraction™ suite—A modular electrification system designed specifically for mining haul trucks. This suite offers both retrofitting soluti

Our Perspective The key to electrification has always been limited by 2 factors. The ability to store large amounts of energy and the ability to do so quickly. As battery makers continue to grow and advance, doubling their storage capacity every 5 years, DC/DC converters will also need to push the ceiling of voltage and speed of operations. Taking on more challenging projects in the heavy machinery world and allowing trickle down technology to benefit the wider manufacturin

Our Perspective The rise of battery energy storage systems (BESS) has been nothing short of transformative in the energy landscape. As our reliance on renewable energy sources like wind and solar power has grown, so too has the need for efficient means of storing excess energy for use when the sun isn’t shining, and the wind isn’t blowing. Introduction A Paradigm Shift in Energy Management BESS has emerged as the linchpin in the transition towards a more sustainable energy ec

Our Perspective As the trajectory of lithium battery technology advances at an unprecedented pace, organisations should prudently integrate these innovations into their economic and operational frameworks. While initiating pilot projects involving batteries is crucial for acclimating the workforce to the impending technological shift, it's essential to resist the allure of a complete transition to battery-powered operations just yet. Exercising strategic patience is likely to