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.
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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.
Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars
More Australian drivers are getting behind the wheel of bigger and heavier vehicles and experts say it's not electric cars to blame for the growing trend.
Restaurants to feed regional towns as online sites boom
Thousands more hungry Australians in regional towns will be able to access food deliveries as part of a new push in the industry.
Hydrogen-powered trucks primed to roll out in Australia
The first prime-mover powered by hydrogen will hit Australian roads within months after PepsiCo revealed plans to trial the vehicle technology in Queensland.
Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race
A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.
Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover
The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over Transurban's proposed acquisition of Horizon Roads, the operator of Melbourne's EastLink toll road.
More Aussies look to ‘Netflix of cars’ to save money
The car subscription trend is about to turn five years old in Australia but companies say customers are not using the service as expected.
Another electric vehicle breaks Australian price record
The lowest price for an electric vehicle in Australia has fallen even lower as automakers battle for a slice of the market.
‘Most powerful’ Queensland police car will be electric
Queensland Police will add five electric vehicles to its highway patrol fleet in a one-year trial of the technology to be held throughout the state.
Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia
MG has revealed plans to launch the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia three days before rival BYD had promised to set a new price record.
Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic
A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.
Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars
Australia is expected to see the cheapest electric vehicle launch into the market within days in a move experts say could ignite greater competition.
Truck drivers protest at Aldi over safety standards
Transport workers are protesting at Aldi stores as the union says the German supermarket giant is putting drivers under pressure.
New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine
Next-generation technology could help electric car owners work out the best times to refuel their vehicles using energy from wind, sun and water sources.
More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant
Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.