Burnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling
Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.
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Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks
A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.
Used electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite
It's not just new car sales - electric vehicles are taking off in Australia's second-hand automotive market as buyers seek to avoid high petrol costs.
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‘Turning point’: one in five new cars sold is electric
Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.
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Supermarket charges ahead with electric truck rollout
Groceries delivered by a major Australian supermarket could arrive quietly after a $22 million investment in next-generation trucks.
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State urged to pump the brakes on electric car charge
Health and transport experts are urging a state government to slow its plans for an electric vehicle tax and wait for a national approach.
What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.
Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge
The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.
Fast-track: electric trucks to hit Aussie roads faster
One company's plans to electrify heavy-duty transport will accelerate and expand to more towns after a multimillion-dollar investment.
Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise
More Australian motorists are getting behind the wheel of a second-hand hybrid vehicle in a trend experts say is designed to beat petrol prices.
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Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
More motorists are turning to artificial intelligence for advice on how to fix their car and one in three trust the technology more than a human.
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Shifting gears: electric cars surge during fuel crisis
Australian motorists bought a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles for the third month in a row, while petrol and diesel vehicle sales slowed.
Electric truck U-turn could let them pull their weight
Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.
Petrol price hikes fuel record electric vehicle sales
The soaring price of petrol is sending more Australian drivers to electric cars and the trend could change the worldwide automotive market.
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Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty
Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.
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‘Like charging a phone’: $1.5m boost for EV network
More than 400 apartment buildings could get access to electric vehicle chargers as part of a push to remove a speed bump to their adoption.
Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises
Road tests show most vehicles are using more petrol, diesel or electricity than advertised, with one hybrid SUV using almost 30 per cent more fuel.
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High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show
After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere.
Almost 5000 electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk
A major car brand will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.
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Big-selling Aussie ute recalled due to steering risk
Australian motorists are being urged to have their popular ute inspected and repaired after the discovery of a potentially deadly issue.
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Electric vehicle fee could throttle record adoption
A road user charge for electric vehicle drivers could stall record-breaking sales, a study has found, with households in outer suburbs the hardest hit.
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More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales
A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.
Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market
A $100 million scheme designed to cut the cost of buying an electric vehicle will launch during a period of record demand.
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Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on
The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.
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Fill ‘er up: electric trucks plug into charging network
Three electric truck charging hubs will be built in one Australian capital city in the first stage of a project designed to power up the transport transition.
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Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn
Skyrocketing diesel prices are adding cost and uncertainty to heavy transport and operators are calling for help to change the industry's direction.
Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia
Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads.
Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars
Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.
Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future
Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.
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Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts
More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.
Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike
More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.