Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.
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Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck
Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.
New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in
One of three electric vehicles costing less than $40,000 arrives in Australia this week and its manufacturer promises to accelerate progress in the market.
Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric
Australian automotive start-ups are working on ways to turn classic cars into electric vehicles, as demand for conversions spikes.
Electric cars to power university in world-first trial
Ten cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers on an Australian university campus will help power its buildings when the sun goes down, as part of a new trial.
Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels
Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.
Why electric trucks are driving closer to price parity
Eco-friendly delivery trucks could cost no more than diesel models by 2030, analysis has found, but policies are need for some of the biggest electric trucks.
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.
Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking
An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.
Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand
Some say Australia needs thousands more electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but others argue owning an EV is like having a petrol station in your garage.
Home-charging change could put brakes on electric cars
A proposed change to the way power providers deal with electric vehicle charging in Queensland could be a disincentive for consumers, experts warn.
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Petrol pumps to be popular into the 2030s, report finds
Service stations will remain busy into the 2030s in Australia, according to a new report, even though some countries will have stopped selling petrol cars.
Australia’s road deaths rise despite safety targets
More people lost their lives in road accidents over the past 12 months despite a push to halve fatalities on Australian roads, a report shows.
Petrol giant to help Aussie car owners go electric
A Brisbane start-up's technology will enable electric vehicle owners to charge their cars from the comfort of their own homes.
Slow start for second-hand electric vehicle market
Electric car sales are booming in Australia but only when it comes to new models. Experts warn the second-hand market may take years to accelerate.
Why electric cars are almost cheaper than petrol peers
The falling price of some electric cars is making more Australian motorists move but potential savings come from more than the price tag, experts say.
Space age road tankers to lighten the load on emissions
A first-of-its-kind road train with tanks made from aerospace material will launch in north Queensland in a move its makers say could cut emissions.
Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshare surges
Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to and surpassing pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city, according to a government report.
Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge
Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city.
Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups
The Australian chair of an electric vehicle giant says the nation must drive tech startups and renewable energy or risk being left behind.
Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids
All passenger vehicles rented by Toyota-owned car-sharing service Kinto will be hybrid models after customers demanded greener options.
Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge
Australian drivers are adopting electric vehicles faster than expected but, while cutting pollution, the trend is driving challenges for public charging.
World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia
An Australian man has claimed the world record for highest climb on an electric motorbike after riding up Mt Kosciuszko in a journey that cost less than $20.
Queenslander signs deal to create $10m battery factory
Batteries to store solar power and power vehicles will be created in the Philippines as part of a new deal signed by a Queensland energy investor.
Electric vehicle demand revs up as companies eye future
One in every two Australian businesses is likely to start electrifying vehicle fleets in the next two years and some are already stocking up on the cars.
Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds
Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.
150,000 food delivery riders to get free safety gear
Thousands of Australian food delivery riders will be offered free high-visibility safety kits this month in a fresh bid to reduce injuries.
More electric car price cuts in Australia as sales soar
The price of another new electric vehicle has dropped below $40,000 in Australia on the same day the country recorded a record number of sales.
Aussie start-up to use $5m to combat ‘biggest’ EV issue
An Australian electric vehicle start-up, founded by three former Tritium executives, is planning to expand after securing a $5 million investment.
No-interest loans to give more drivers their own wheels
More Australians will be offered financial help to secure a car after a no-interest loan scheme received a $500,000 cash injection.
‘Unjustified’ toll hike fuels cost of living crisis
Transurban will increase road tolls almost 4 per cent, which the transport unions says will burden motorists during the cost of living crisis.