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.
Plans to offer charging stations for a monthly fee and without installation costs is hoped to put thousands more electric vehicles on Australian roads.
A record amount of funding is being offered to Australia's renewable hydrogen producers in a bid to ensure the country leads the world in 2030.
Australians purchasing electric cars are being rewarded with higher-grade entertainment technology featuring as standard in their vehicles.
Global electric car sales rose by almost 50 per cent this year and while Australian sales are increasing they are still well below the world average.
More space for passengers but no rear window: this is how electrification will change the size, shape, and character of cars of the future.
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.
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.
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.
Millions of low-emission vehicles could soon join Australian roads, with a study revealing more car buyers will shop for electric and hybrid cars.
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 are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.
Emerging car brands including BYD, LDV and Polestar are challenging big automotive names, with experts saying the competition could bring down prices.
Australia's second biggest electric vehicle brand is opening "megastores'' around the country to educate motorists about the next-generation technology.
A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.
One of Australia's largest liquor store chains will see more electric car chargers outside its stores after extending its deal with Evie Networks.
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.
Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.
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.
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