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.
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NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up
Electric car drivers will pay to charge up their vehicles at NRMA stations from this week as the motoring organisation introduces fees for the first time.
Tesla battery fire expected to burn for days
A Tesla battery fire at Genex-owed battery storage facility in central Queensland is expected to burn for days and residents are being urged to stay indoors.
Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars
Millions of low-emission vehicles could soon join Australian roads, with a study revealing more car buyers will shop for electric and hybrid cars.
Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers
Australian Tesla buyers will be offered discounted green loans on the vehicle maker's website as part of a deal with the Commonwealth Bank.
Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity
Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.
Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota
Emerging car brands including BYD, LDV and Polestar are challenging big automotive names, with experts saying the competition could bring down prices.
BYD aims to shake up car industry with ‘maverick’ store
Australia's second biggest electric vehicle brand is opening "megastores'' around the country to educate motorists about the next-generation technology.
Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids
A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.
Coalition won’t be departing from net zero: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.
Dan Murphy’s charging deal to top up electric vehicles
One of Australia's largest liquor store chains will see more electric car chargers outside its stores after extending its deal with Evie Networks.
Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation
Despite an unsuccessful bid to abolish the Nationals' commitment to net-zero emissions, the party's conservative elements have vowed to force a partyroom vote.
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Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar
Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.
Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.
Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks
Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.
Biggest coal plant given lifeline to ‘keep lights on’
The NSW government will enter talks with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring coal power station, after a review found the state may face energy shortages.
Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles
Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.
Eraring coal power station report to be made public
The NSW government is about to release a report on the state's renewable energy transition which could recommend the extension of the Eraring Power Station.
Talks to start on extending life of biggest coal plant
The NSW government will enter talks with Origin to extend the life of the Eraring coal power station, after a review found the state may face energy shortages.
Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August
Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.
Tesla reveals plans to ‘Supercharge’ Australian EV use
Australia's leading electric vehicle brand will open almost half of its charging network to vehicles from other brands in a bid to boost the market.
Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car
Toyota's first electric car will not arrive in Australia until next year but the popular brand says it is working on other green vehicles.
Snowy Hydro confirms project’s six-fold cost blowout
Snowy Hydro says its Snowy 2.0 project will now cost $12 billion, six times more than was originally forecast for the energy scheme.
Ministers hose down talk over Palaszczuk’s leadership
Queensland's treasurer has joined fellow senior ministers throwing their support behind Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk amid reports of discontent in Labor ranks.
Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations
The company behind Australia's largest network of service stations has partnered with a US firm to offer hydrogen refuelling facilities.
ACT, Volvo reveal Australia’s first electric fire truck
Quiet and thoroughly modern, the first electric fire and rescue truck in the country - one of several on order for the ACT - has been unveiled in Brisbane.
CBA sees electric vehicle loans more than triple
Electric car loans are at an all-time high, with one major bank reporting a 235 per cent increase in low-emission vehicles during the last financial year.
‘Overwhelming’ support for law to boost electric cars
Motorists want action to bring more electric cars to Australia, a consultation shows, but a battle is brewing over how fast changes happen.
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Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse
If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.
Farmers up in arms at renewables mega-project land grab
Landowners and farmers have protested outside Queensland parliament urging the government to rethink renewables projects they say will destroy local habitat.
Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target
A clean energy investment snapshot shows Australia may be charging into the battery era, but poor planning and transmission gaps risk failure on 2030 targets.