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.
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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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Electric cars speed up but utes and SUVs dominate sales
Electric vehicles are continuing to make gains in Australia, according to new sales data, but the popularity of big utes and SUVs dominates.
WA to launch mobile road safety cameras after trial
Six cutting edge mobile point-to-point road safety cameras will be rolled out in Western Australia following a six month trial of their use.
Aussie ute drivers could save money and cut emissions
A new report into Australians' love for utes has found drivers could save $42 million on fuel in a year by choosing the most efficient vehicles.
Utes and large SUVs are speeding past emission targets
A report into pollution from Australia's vehicle fleet has found heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicles, including utes, are missing emission targets.
Australia to get an electric vehicle drive-in theatre
Australia's first electric vehicle-only drive-in movie theatre is set to launch in Sydney, weeks after the country set a record for battery-powered car sales.
Electric car road trips could face delays this Easter
The number of electric vehicles in Australia is soaring but their popularity could see a repeat of Christmas charging queues this Easter, experts warn.
Hundreds more electric vehicles to join rental fleets
Your next hire car could be an electric model after one of Australia's leading rental firms revealed plans to add 500 BYD cars to its fleet this year.
Australia’s love for utes and SUVs driving emissions
Australia is one of the world's biggest petrol consumers but could save $13 billion in petrol costs each year by adopting moderate changes, a new report says.