Aussies asked whether electric cars should make noise
Electric cars could be forced to play sounds at low speeds to protect pedestrians and cyclists in a move supported by the blind community.
road transport
Car subscription service geared to shake up transport
A car-sharing platform owned by Toyota is poised to launch long-term car subscriptions in the latest bid to change the way Australians access transport.
Study to probe how electric vehicle drivers recharge
Almost four million electric vehicles could be driving on Australian roads by 2030. A new university study will investigate how drivers charge them.
First sod turned on Queensland’s biggest road project
The opening stage of Queensland's Second M1 has been launched with work to begin on the 16-kilometre first stage on the Gold Coast.
The firms trying to crack Australia’s big ute problem
Demand for electric utes is skyrocketing but with only one model for sale in Australia innovators are developing ways to convert petrol and diesel models.
computing and information technology
environmental issue
politics (general)
road transport
transport
Electric car batteries could fuel a $17 billion boost
Making batteries for electric cars and solar storage could create more than 60,000 jobs and nearly $17 billion by 2030 if Australia moves fast, a report says.
Electric car-charging fees rise as energy prices bite
A third electric vehicle charging network is raising the price of recharging cars but experts say there are still ways for savvy drivers to avoid them.
Experts back rules to snuff out e-bike, e-scooter fires
After a spate of house fires and injuries Australia urgently needs new rules governing electric bikes, scooters and skateboards, experts say.
Why electric car batteries may go round and round again
Automakers and regulators are working on ways to recycle electric vehicle batteries in Australia to avoid crashing into a new environmental barrier.
Australia could become ‘superpower’ in electric cars
Australia has the potential to become a 'global superpower' in the electric car industry and could make vehicles again, an event has heard.
Drivers face shocking fines for ‘ICEing’ electric cars
Australian motorists face fines of up to $3200 for parking in electric vehicle charging spots after changes to laws in four states and territories.
Lolly probe ends, no evidence kids ate toxic substance
There is no evidence 15 schoolchildren who were hospitalised in Townsville were exposed to a toxic substance, Queensland Police say.
More flying coffees forecast as Google tests drone tech
Delivery drones will be able to pick up coffee or takeaway meals without human help in the next phase of Google's Australian technology trial.
Supermarkets, department stores urged to go electric
A scorecard ranking Australian businesses on their green transport options has revealed surprising winners and losers, with supermarkets falling behind.
Nation’s waterlogged north faces renewed flood threat
Northern Queensland and NT communities are bracing for more rainfall, with some regions still cut off after months of downpours.
Energy giant launches electric vehicle subscriptions
One of Australia's biggest energy firms will launch a subscription car service to get more EVs on the road and offer some customers free power to fuel them.
consumer goods
economy, business and finance
environmental issue
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Australian buyers charged a premium for electric cars
New figures show Australian car buyers can pay thousands of dollars more for some electric vehicles than buyers overseas.
Electric vehicles spark rush to train 100,000 mechanics
Australia needs thousands more mechanics trained in how to service electric vehicles and time is running out to educate them.
Toyota faces ‘greenwashing’ claims over car emissions
Greenpeace has accused Australia's largest car maker of 'greenwashing' over its advertising and net-zero goals in a complaint lodged with the ACCC.
Musk predicts AI-powered robots will outnumber humans
Tesla's boss has made a bold prediction about the popularity of humanoid robots in future while also unveiling plans to ramp up electric car production.
Inland Rail $14.5b project ‘way over budget’, schedule
One of Australia's biggest transport projects is over budget, behind schedule and has been treated like a "vanity project", the federal minister has warned.
computing and information technology
environmental issue
renewable energy
research
road transport
transport
Drivers asked to go without a car in Uber experiment
Fifty Australian drivers will be paid to go without their own car for a month in a social experiment designed to accelerate transport trends.
More than 200 cars deregistered over EV road user tax
The Victorian government has cancelled registrations for more than 200 vehicles as part of its low-emission vehicle road user charge being fought in court.
Low-profile electric vehicle chargers tested in Sydney
The first of 30,000 electric vehicle chargers mounted on power poles has launched in Sydney as part of a plan to help apartment dwellers power up their cars.
When Aussies can expert EV prices to finally drop
A record number of electric cars are hitting Australia's second-hand market, forcing down prices. But experts say more drops are needed to increase adoption.
Car pollution kills 11,000 Aussies, hospitalises more
More than 11,000 Australians are dying prematurely each year from vehicle pollution, according to a new study that calls for more cuts to car emissions.
Silent ‘life and death’ risk lurking in electric cars
Electric cars are too quiet to be safe, according to lobby groups and researchers, who say urgent policy changes are needed in Australia to protect pedestrians.
Electric vehicle tax hearing recharges political row
A battle between state and federal governments over how electric vehicle owners will be charged for using roads continues inside and outside the courtroom.
Queensland reveals plans to power electric car trend
More Australian petrol stations will be turned into electric vehicle recharging hubs as Ampol ramps up its local rollout and EV numbers double.
Petrol car ban will force Aussie drivers to go electric
Australians drivers may not be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in 2035 after restrictions on their sale was approved in Europe.
Heavy-duty trucks go electric for Queensland trial
Electric trucks capable of carrying huge payloads will be driven on Queensland roads for three months in the latest zero-emission transport trial.