A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.
Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.
A leading urban planner says more Australian cities should adopt "trackless tram" technology to reduce suburban traffic and transport pollution.
Public electric vehicle charging soared by 150 per cent during the holiday period, providers say, but better etiquette and greater options kept queues down.
Automakers are still failing to accurately report their greenhouse gas emissions, a new analysis warns, and some brands fall well short of the target.
Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.
A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.
An environmental group is calling on Australia's consumer watchdog to investigate Toyota over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.
The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.
Another 900 electric car-charging locations are tipped to appear in Australia during 2024 to encourage motorists to adopt low-emission transport.
The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.
Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.
As he turns the first sod on a massive new wind farm, Andrew Forrest has backed the development of a gas facility to help Australia transition from fossil fuel.
An electric vehicle ride-sharing service is finally on the cards for Australia after sales of the cars more than doubled during 2023.
Australian households have set a new record for solar investments, with a new report revealing rising electricity prices encouraged more to make the switch.
The race to deliver Australia's most affordable electric car has roared to life again, with one manufacturer offering a significant discount to win the title.
Major brands are preparing to launch electric cars in Australia for the first time, in a move experts say will see some motorists question their brand loyalty.
A farmer in Western Australia says more people in the outback should considering buying an electric vehicle to unlock fuel savings.
Australia could see twice as many electric cars hit the road this holiday season and experts are urging drivers to plan ahead to avoid charging queues.
A Brisbane company has revealed plans to retrofit and fly a hydrogen-powered light aircraft, in a development that could reduce pollution from air travel.
Expect to see more electric vehicle chargers on the street and in households after a significant investment in a Sydney charging firm.
An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.
The Federal government granted an $11 million investment to solar technology company SunDrive, creating over 500 jobs in the process.
Remote areas of Queensland will get 12 new low-emission buses in a project designed to inspire more tourism operations to go electric.
Just one in four new cars sold in Australia will be electric by 2030, according to new forecasts that experts say should inspire urgent change.
Australian households could save more than $2000 a year on energy bills by upgrading older homes, a report says, but some may need subsidies.
An Auditor-General's report has found Queensland energy providers are still lagging behind in implementing appropriate security processes.
Local energy projects are powering up in Australia, with a report showing they have generated enough electricity to power 2800 homes for a year.
A battery-powered plane will join the Air New Zealand fleet within two years as part of a plan to tackle the "wicked" challenge of cutting air travel emissions.
Skyrocketing electricity prices have prompted more Australian families to turn to solar power to save money.
An online calculator shows electric cars produce as much as 60 per cent less carbon than petrol vehicles and motorists can make deeper cuts using solar power.
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