Electric trucks spark debate about road restrictions
Electric trucks are finally rolling out of factories and into showrooms but many will not hit Australian roads unless weight and width rules change.
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Climate-friendly truck convoy to roll into Aussie show
Zero-emission trucks will go on show in Brisbane this week in an event where green prime movers may outnumber their diesel counterparts.
Aussie bank bans petrol cars, urges more to go electric
One Australian bank is making a $2 million pledge to replace its petrol cars with electric models by 2027 in a move experts say could change our roads.
Truck driver bailed after crash that maimed schoolkids
A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving over a bus crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.
Australia’s road toll is rising, missing safety targets
More people have been killed on Australian roads than last year and every state and territory but one has missed its road safety target.
Police crack down on Brisbane’s speeding e-scooters
Officers launched a safety blitz on the Story Bridge after fielding complaints about e-scooters and bike travelling at high speed.
Toyota faces revolt in its ranks over electric vehicles
Australia's biggest car brand is being urged to reveal its climate lobbying efforts amid claims the company is missing opportunities with electric cars.
Grocery prices are set to rise again, truck groups warn
Farmers and trucking companies will face rising fees after this week's federal budget and may be forced to pass them on to consumers, groups warn.
Calls for petrol ban to speed up electric swap
One in four new vehicles sold in Australia could be electric by 2025 but a group of energy experts says a ban on petrol cars would speed up the move.
Why time is running out for hybrid vehicle tax discount
Hybrid car buyers have less than two years to secure a tax discount, according to the federal budget which revealed further investments in electric vehicles.
Electric vehicle ad campaign claps back at ex-PM’s jibe
A new advertising campaign for electric vehicles makes fun of former prime minister Scott Morrison's election claim that Labor's policy would "end the weekend".
Victoria to launch digital driver’s licences by 2024
Victoria will trial digital driver's licences in a regional city for six months before launching the technology across the state next year.
Toyota shows hydrogen cars in push for new green tech
Toyota will showcase a collection of hydrogen-powered cars, buses and vans throughout Australia to garner support for a different type of green technology.
Why electric trucks could cut more pollution than cars
Action is needed to get more electric trucks on Australian roads, according to a new report and industry groups who say heavy vehicles are missing out.
New electric car races into Australia, more en route
A 'zippy' electric hatchback finally arrives in Australia this week and another 18 are lined up to launch behind it.
Safety gaps before truckie crushed by pipe: coroner
A coroner has listed a few possible explanations as to why a truckie broke a golden rule and entered an exclusion zone before being crushed by a falling pipe.
Toyota says it’s too early for electric car transition
Australia's top-selling car maker says it is too early for electric vehicles to replace all cars, arguing some motorists could be left behind in the move.
Truck drivers risk losing jobs to self-driving vehicles
Technological advances could replace more than 400,000 jobs in the transport sector while also creating new and better positions with higher pay, a report says.
Electric vehicle hotspots include 131 regional towns
A $78 million deal will see more electric vehicle chargers installed in regional towns, with more than 100 recharging stations planned over two years.
Aussie motorists might miss out on cheap electric cars
Thousands of cheaper electric vehicles are being stopped from entering Australia due to parallel import laws, experts warn.
Why the fight for cleaner cars is about to get dirty
A new policy will limit pollution from petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia but debate over where that limit should be set is expected to become heated.
Western Australia commits $125m for bigger EV bus fleet
Western Australia will add 130 locally-built electric buses to its fleet and upgrade key depots, with help from the federal government.
Electric car innovations win $70 million charging boost
Innovative ways to charge electric cars at home, work and in public areas are the focus of a new $70 million fund designed to fuel the transport transition.
New electric vehicle discount to cut $2500 off loans
A $40 million program will cut the price of electric vehicle loans for some buyers in a new national scheme.
New policy hits accelerator on electric car sales
Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.
Electric car changes needed to stop ‘going in reverse’
Policy changes in the United States and Europe will make it harder to buy a petrol or diesel vehicle – a move lobby groups say should be mirrored in Australia.
Australia should catch more electric buses, study finds
Less than one per cent of all buses on Australian roads are electric models, a new study has revealed, prompting experts to call for a faster adoption.
Mayors and councillors call for electric car change
Local government figures are urging the federal government to change Australia's electric vehicle policies to improve access to zero-emission cars.
Australia risks being dumping ground for ‘gas-guzzlers’
New policies to boost electric vehicle adoption in the US mean Australian policymakers must introduce new laws quickly, lobby groups warn.
Electric vehicles could go further with an AI boost
Software could be the key to addressing range anxiety in electric vehicles, with one company promising artificial intelligence could add 100km to a battery.
Queensland drivers renewing licences may face new test
Introducing online refresher courses is one of a number of strategies put forward by the Queensland government targeting road safety this year.