A fleet of self-driving cars that effectively communicate with one another via Wi-Fi can improve traffic flow by 35%, a study has found. [ + ]

Australian-based Redflow Limited has signed a collaboration agreement with ZbestPower to supply a 100 kWh battery energy storage solution for a smart grid project in China's Qinghai Province. [ + ]

Researchers are building animal-inspired sensors into the shells of autonomous machines, such as cars, planes and drones, to help them process data faster. [ + ]

Researchers will test an energy management strategy that maximises efficiency in balancing solar input, battery storage potential and energy output at the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. [ + ]

GLG has launched a new engineering and laboratory facility in NSW to deliver custom product design and full compliance testing. [ + ]

The director of online business the Pump Factory Pty Ltd has been fined $1.2 million after an unsafe submersible pump imported from China resulted in a woman's death. [ + ]

Lithium Australia and DLG Battery have partnered to address the demands for lithium-ion batteries in Australia, particularly with the growth of the energy storage industry. [ + ]

Chargefox has opened its third ultra-rapid charging station in Toombul Shopping Centre, which features Veefil-PK 350 kW and Veefil-RT 50 kW DC fast chargers from Tritium. [ + ]

Grid4C will embed its predictive analytics software solutions in Landis+Gyr's smart meters to deliver predictive insights at the grid edge with real-time decisions.  [ + ]

Research found telcos are optimistic about the 5G business outlook but are also aware of the energy and connectivity challenges ahead. [ + ]

Dr Zhengrong Shi recently won the 2019 Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Award for Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Renewable Energy. [ + ]

The acquisition is set to expand TE's portfolio for hybrid electric commercial vehicle solutions. [ + ]

With Queensland's solar regulations set to begin on 13 May, the Electrical Safety Office has released information on the training options available for electrical workers. [ + ]

Australian integrated energy company Origin Energy has invested in technology provider Intertrust in order to capitalise on the industry's transition towards data-driven models. [ + ]

Robert Morgan, CEO of Energy Storage at GE Renewable Energy, suggests the biggest obstacle to integrating storage into the grid is people as opposed to hardware. [ + ]