Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.
Aussie drivers have snapped up a record number of new vehicles in 2024 despite challenging economic conditions, with big and hybrid vehicles popular.
A blistering assessment of Australia's renewable energy investments has shocked attendees at a Brisbane solar event.
Emergency responders, mechanics and tow truck drivers need greater training in how to deal with electric vehicle crashes and fires, an inquiry has heard.
Australian mining companies will have more electric ute options after a local company partnered with Rivian to bring its low-emission vehicles to the country.
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.
Hybrid cars have more than doubled in popularity in the past year, surpassing electric vehicles and eating into petrol and diesel car sales.
Queensland scientists have created a way to produce electricity using carbon dioxide in a development they say could power phones and computers.
Commitments to renewable energy generation and emission reductions have been legislated into law in Queensland.
People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard.
Renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households could save thousands on energy bills if the government staged a national solar rollout, a study has found.
A blueprint has been unveiled to keep Australia in a "global race" and could involve taxpayers funding major manufacturing and clean energy projects.
A plan to boost locally made resources and jobs, especially in green energy, in Australia will be unveiled by the prime minister.
The first manufacturing facility in Australia to build hydrogen electrolysers at a commercial scale has opened in Queensland.
The firm behind Yellow Tail wine and Yenda Brewing Co has unveiled a $10 million investment in solar panels as part of an effort to green the beverage industry.
More than 20 projects investigating ways to reduce emissions from steel, iron and hydrogen production will get more funding than expected, an agency says.
A plan to boost locally made resources and jobs, especially in green energy, in Australia will be unveiled by the prime minister.
Nicholas Mangan: A World Undone at the Museum of Contemporary Art has everything from solar-powered installations to bioluminescent coral.
Australia's former fossil fuel hubs could play a significant role in the nation's energy transition as the government makes a major manufacturing commitment.
The popularity of hydrogen cars is dropping in Australia and overseas, leading many experts to question the role it will play in the future of transport.
The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".
A record year for big batteries and love of rooftop solar is not enough to shake off coal generation and go largely renewable by 2030, the industry warns.
Queensland is the latest state to allow electric trucks on some roads in a change that will pave the way for the low-emission vehicles to be made locally.
One of the nation's biggest power distributors has started adopting electric trucks as part of a plan to drive change in other firms.
A technology services company behind the NBN rollout has revealed plans to focus on electric car infrastructure after identifying it as 'the next big thing'.
Expect to see more politicians behind the wheel of a small electric car in a show of support for new vehicle efficiency rules.
Australia needs to recruit more female electricians, deploy more home solar batteries and connect electric cars to the grid, a Senate inquiry has heard.
A world-first research project will attempt to recharge heavy-duty trucks wirelessly while they drive along roads in regional Australia.
Premier Steven Miles says he is confident Queensland's battery market will excel on the world stage after announcing a $570 million investment.
Australian ute drivers are paying hundreds of dollars more for fuel than their American and European counterparts, according to a new fuel-efficiency study.
A popular car brand has voiced support for new rules that would cut vehicle emissions, saying Australia only has a short time to catch up to other countries.
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