Qld govt keen on Copperstring takeover
The Queensland government has indicated it will take over a 1000-kilometre high voltage electricity transmission network in the northwest of the state.
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Hydrogen versus electric buses in NSW test
A new public transport trial will test electric buses against hydrogen models to work out which technology will work best in regional Australia.
Electric trucks to score power boost
Electric delivery trucks will be able to recharge at Australian petrol stations after a deal between a major energy provider and an Australian vehicle maker.
Why EV prices are finally turning a corner
Electric vehicle prices are coming down in what experts say is a new phase for the technology that will put thousands more of the cars on Australian roads.
Big demand for electric utes in $1bn deal
Thousands of diesel utes will be converted to electric in a deal worth almost $1 billion which experts say underlines incredibly high demand in Australia.
Aust firm building biggest electric ferry
The world's largest battery-powered ferry is being built in Australia in what its makers say could change water transport across the globe.
Call to make caravan parks EV hotspots
Australia's caravan parks could become electric car hotspots, with an industry body proposing their use as a fast-charging network.
Qld eyes $1.3b lithium-ion battery sector
Queensland could be a world leader in mining and refining raw materials needed for batteries, making cells, assembling packs and recycling, a report says.
The problem with electric car road trips
The holiday season revealed a new speed bump for electric car drivers – long queues to recharge. But the record demand could help to pinpoint hot spots.
More electric buses to hit Aussie roads
Another 17 electric buses are expected to hit Queensland roads this year in the latest commitment to zero-emissions public transport.
Driving electric car can save $800 a year
Nine out of 10 drivers would save money by switching to an electric vehicle, according to US university research, but some motorists could miss out.
Call to accelerate electric car transition
The automotive industry is failing to move to electric vehicles fast enough to freeze climate change, a leading car executive has warned.
Holiday-makers drive electric car uptake
More road trips are set to be taken in electric and hybrid vehicles this holiday season as rental firms roll out eco-friendly cars.
Car-donnay: Electric vehicle powers winery
A Barossa Valley winery is being powered by an electric car as part of an Australian-first trial that will open up to other participants within weeks.
Fed-NSW deal firms up future renewables
The Albanese government has committed almost $8 billion in a deal to unlock renewable energy zones and connect Snowy hydro-electricity to the east coast grid.
Power pole network to charge electric cars
Electric vehicle owners will be able to recharge in more places after a major electricity firm pledged to install chargers on power poles around the country.
Australian solar car sets world record
With just six minutes to spare, an Australian solar and battery-powered race car has set a world record for distance covered on a single charge.
Battery boost for National Energy Market
Eight renewable energy batteries will be built to support the National Energy Market and increase storage capacity by about tenfold.
Solar race car on track for world record
An Australian made solar-powered race car could set a new Guinness World Record this weekend and spark interest in vehicles powered by the sun.
Billions pledged to electrifying bus fleet
Australians can expect to ride more electric buses with one state announcing $3 billion towards electrifying its fleet and others moving in the same direction.
Tool maps nation’s green energy potential
A new online tool has been released to help landholders understand the value of their properties as potential sites for solar power or wind farms.
How to secure an electric vehicle for Xmas
An EV for Christmas? There are still ways to secure an electric car in time for a holiday road trip but they might not come from the places you expect.
‘Half of new cars to be electric by 2030’
Australian roads will look different by 2030, according to a new report into the country's climate change policies that found new policies are making an impact.
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Call to cap diesel rebate, sting oil firms
Experts warn subsidies for coal- and gas-fired plants could derail cleaner, cheaper power as energy ministers prepare for crucial talks in Brisbane on Thursday.
Road trip could deliver solar-powered cars
Cheap and lightweight solar cells from a printer could fuel cars and homes in future, an inventor says, after an electric vehicle test around Australia.
NSW wind farm defies high-profile critics
The official opening of a wind farm near Canberra has been more than 10 years in the making, but landowners are now "drinking silver" from the revenue stream.
Qld coal exports omitted from climate plan
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is open to more ambitious emissions targets, but says the future of the state's coal mines depends on market demand.
Australia’s 100-million solar panel puzzle
Going solar or upgrading an old rooftop system may slash power bills and cut emissions, but Aussies won't help to save the world if panels end up as landfill.
State vs state: Green transport rankings place Queensland behind the pack
Some Australian states and territories are making better transport choices than others, according to a new report from the Climate Council.
Electric vehicle named car of the year
An electric vehicle has claimed Carsales' car of the year title for the second year running, with one judge saying it could prove a point to naysayers.
Qld govt reveals northern energy super hub
Two major infrastructure projects have been revealed by the Queensland government as part of a clean energy super hub in the state's north.