Rubbish fuels race to create green aviation industry
A sustainable aviation fuel refinery could supply millions of litres of carbon-cutting jet fuel following an investment and government grant.
diesel fuel
Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub
Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.
Servo chain Ampol slashes dividend, fuel volumes fall
Energy company Ampol has slashed its interim dividend on lower fuel volumes, tanking its share price, but signalled a return to normal at its refinery.
Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation
Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.
Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election
Motorists would be able to fill up their vehicles at state-owned petrol stations with capped price rises under a re-election pitch by Queensland's government.
Green plane fuel could take off in Australia after deal
Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms.
Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks
A big investment will be needed to put more heavy-duty electric trucks on the road, an industry group says, as well as changes to support cleaner fuel.
‘Massive incentive’ to replace diesel with hydrogen
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Refineries pumped on high-value, ultra-low sulphur fuel
Upgrades are on track for producing ultra-low sulphur fuel suitable for the latest European and American cars, an Australian refiner says.
Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch
Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.
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automotive equipment
consumer goods
diesel fuel
energy (general)
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environmental pollution
road transport
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transport
Big car sales boom but EV buyers are hitting the gas
Sports utility vehicles dominated new car sales in Australia during March, according to new figures, but sales of low-emission cars are accelerating.
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automotive equipment
consumer goods
diesel fuel
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
politics (general)
road transport
transport
Second electric vehicle brand slams automotive body
Another electric car maker has resigned from Australia's peak automotive industry group amid accusations it "cherry-picked" data to mislead consumers.
alternative energy
auto trends
automotive equipment
diesel fuel
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Truth behind viral photo of ‘diesel-powered’ EV charger
An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.
Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel
Australia's first sustainable aviation facility could be established in north Queensland to turn sugarcane by-products into low-carbon fuel.
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diesel fuel
energy (general)
energy saving
environmental issue
environmental pollution
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road transport
transport
Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty
A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.
Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests
Popular cars have been caught using significantly more petrol than their lab tests showed in the first real-world test results.
alternative energy
diesel fuel
energy (general)
environmental issue
petrol
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero
An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.
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environmental pollution
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Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs
A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.
‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises
A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.
Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road
Heavy trucks could be fuelled by renewable diesel in future after one of Australia's largest energy companies revealed a two-month trial of the fuel.
Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators
A shipping container-sized energy system has been developed by hydrogen startup Endua for remote sites, potentially eliminating millions of diesel generators.
Cost of diesel stubbornly high as war ratchets up price
The consumer watchdog has blamed the cost of diesel remaining significantly higher than the cost of regular petrol partly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Billionaire Palmer pivots to living costs
Senate hopeful Clive Palmer says his United Australia Party will freeze the fuel excise as the billionaire attempts to pivot to cost-of-living pressure.
Mixed views on ethanol as oil shock answer
Australia's petrol and diesel taxes are already amongst the lowest in the world, prompting calls for greater use of ethanol to provide relief at the bowser.