During his visit to the global headquarters of the direct current (DC) EV fast charger manufacturer, the prime minister saw Tritium’s test and R&D facilities, which feature what is said to be the world’s highest power-enabled electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing chamber, thermal testing chambers, and impact testing.
The visit with Tritium comes on the heels of the introduction of the National Reconstruction Fund, which is part of the Government’s plan to rebuild Australia’s industrial base.
During his visit, the Prime Minister said, “This is my third visit to Tritium. Every time I come back, I hear about more revenue, more jobs being created, and more countries where Australia is exporting to. This is a great success story here and I congratulate everyone at Tritium for their achievements.”
The A$15bn National Reconstruction Fund will provide loans, guarantees, and equity to support projects that create secure and well-paid jobs, drive regional development, and build Australia’s sovereign capability. The fund will support existing and emerging industries to capture new opportunities, including from the transition to net zero emissions. Tritium’s business encompasses many of the fund’s identified key priorities for investment, including renewables and low emission technologies, transport, and advanced manufacturing.
The visit by the Prime Minister comes in the same week as another high-profile government engagement Tritium hosted in the United States. White House senior advisor and infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu visited Tritium’s Lebanon, Tennessee factory to celebrate opening the order book for Tritium’s fast charger for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
