Sales of used electric vehicles are up by more than 200 per cent this year, according to a report, but the ute market is facing an oversupply issue.
Residents have lost a court battle over fine dust and other pollutants emitted by an open-cut coal mine in NSW but the fight may not yet be over.
A major electric car-charging network will test cashless payment technology in what's being hailed as a game changer for EV drivers.
Contaminated waterways near a toxic factory fire in Melbourne's west are causing concern, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation.
More sewage leaked into a Queensland river than first reported after a "catastrophic" spill, says an independent report critical of delay in detecting the flow.
From building steel to sawdust, students are exploring new ways to repurpose old materials in a partnership with electric automaker Polestar.
Vehicle sales, including popular SUVs and utes, have hit a speed bump in Australia after more than a year of cruising through records.
More than 400 shared batteries will join the national electricity grid after investments in 21 projects across all states and one territory.
A transport company has revealed plans to add more than 100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet as part of a $45 million project.
One of Australia's biggest energy providers plans to establish a solar panel recycling facility in NSW that could turn old tech into new footpaths.
More than 1400 luxury electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia over a fault that the regulator warns could cause serious accidents.
Environment ministers across Australia have resolved to prioritise work to stop lithium-ion batteries ending up in landfills and sparking dangerous fires.
More than 1000 electric vehicle owners will be invited to test whether they can power their homes from their cars as part of a $7.7 million trial.
Australia will host a $100 million competition for innovators around the world to create ways to lower the cost of large-scale renewable energy.
Thousands of dollars are being cut from the price of some electric cars as brands battle to lead the market and Chinese automakers face global taxes.
Tax breaks and emission targets will be considered as part of a consultation into Australia's emerging biofuel industry that could power air and road travel.
Incentivising households and landlords into renewable tech such as batteries and solar would save billions on large-scale infrastructure, a report says.
Governments will need to look at more than just electric vehicles to make significant transport emission cuts, modelling from Monash University says.
Battery-powered heavy trucks, courier vans and refrigerated delivery vehicles will be added to logistic fleets as part of a $30 million government investment.
Australia's most popular vehicle brand has announced plans to discontinue sales of nine petrol models in favour of hybrid cars due to rising demand.
Australian drivers bought a record number of new vehicles in May, with many choosing to reduce their fuel costs by choosing hybrid and electric models.
The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say.
Uber will give users more than a passenger rating in future, revealing plans to estimate the carbon emissions they save by choosing electric and hybrid cars.
Australia won't make key water quality targets meant to protect the health of the Great Barrier Reef, a new report shows.
Queensland's decision to ban carbon capture and storage projects in the Great Artesian Basin has sparked calls for the federal government to follow suit.
Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack.
The latest electric vehicle partnership may seem unexpected as Uber and BP team up to offer drivers discount pit stops.
An electric and a biofuel fire truck will roll into Queensland after the state's fire service announced plans to trial low-emission vehicles.
Fatbergs are on the rise, prompting a campaign to remind people not to flush items down the toilet that could cause blockages in Sydney's sewer system.
So-called 'ocean plastic' is the poster child of greenwashing shams Australian face when they head to the grocery store, a federal inquiry has been told.
Fleet firms and charging networks are preparing for a surge in electric car investments after Australia's fuel-efficiency standard begins.
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