
Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge
The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.
The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.
CS Energy has announced the commencement of the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant.
Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.
People are more likely to buy an electric vehicle based on the influence of their friends and neighbours, as Australia's growing number of EV owners shows.
It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.
A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.
The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.
Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds.
The Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Project is projected to generate more than 2,000 jobs as part of Queensland's ‘Energy and Jobs plan’.
An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.
A WA government scheme to help businesses install electric vehicle chargers could allow more employees to power up during work hours and while the sun shines.
An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.
Electric vehicle chargers are becoming a more common sight at petrol stations as BP passes its 100-charging point milestone.
The Queensland Government has set out a plan for clean energy transformation with the aim of creating around 100,000 new jobs by 2040.
Almost one in three motorists intend to swap their petrol car for an electric model in the next five years but many are concerned about too few charging points.
Major car brands and energy companies have partnered to develop hydrogen refuelling stations for the nation's capital in a bid to boost next-gen vehicles.
The level of renewable energy required by the energy transition will see Australia's power prices fall to some of the lowest in the world.
Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.
Interest-free loans on solar panels and batteries will be offered by one major bank in a bid to make renewable energy affordable to more households.
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.
Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.
Households with solar panels are saving up to $1350 on their power bills while those with larger batteries are pocketing $2252, energy department figures show.
Queensland, Australia, is making notable progress in its renewable energy initiatives with the formal launch of the Dulacca Wind Farm.
A three-year project aiming to improve energy efficiency in older Australian homes has kicked off with a bold goal to upgrade one million households by 2030.
Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.
Tech giant Amazon has revealed a new electric truck milestone as Australia is changing laws to allow more low-emission heavy vehicles on our roads.
Pristine coral reefs in East Timor are naturally buffered due to their location, but residents on a small island are also doing their bit for the environment.
Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world's top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.
A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.
Recent changes to allow bigger and heavier trucks on Australian roads will see more electric truck trials but experts say permanent reforms are necessary.
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is deploying both hydrogen and electric trucks in its operations in a bid to cut vehicle emissions.