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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

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 response to climate change, the Australian rail industry is making significant strides towards decarbonisation, collectively aiming to hit net zero emissions by 2050. The Battery Electric Tender (BET) project, led by Alta in partnership with Aurizon and supported by ARENA funding, is at the forefront of this transformation. The Need for Decarbonisation in the Rail Industry The urgency to reduce global carbon emissions has cast a spotlight on the rail sector, which emits