Record death toll sparks road safety talks
Queensland will hold a road safety summit after almost 300 people were killed on the state's roads last year, with the toll set to be the nation's highest.
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Customer warning over illegal e-bikes
Australian e-bike buyers have been warned to watch out for models that are too fast for public roads as the industry calls for changes to the speed limit rules.
Holiday-makers drive electric car uptake
More road trips are set to be taken in electric and hybrid vehicles this holiday season as rental firms roll out eco-friendly cars.
Call to roll out ‘e-bikes for clunkers’
Electric bicycles should be heavily discounted to help Australia meet its 2030 climate target, experts say.
Car-donnay: Electric vehicle powers winery
A Barossa Valley winery is being powered by an electric car as part of an Australian-first trial that will open up to other participants within weeks.
Power pole network to charge electric cars
Electric vehicle owners will be able to recharge in more places after a major electricity firm pledged to install chargers on power poles around the country.
Australian solar car sets world record
With just six minutes to spare, an Australian solar and battery-powered race car has set a world record for distance covered on a single charge.
Billions pledged to electrifying bus fleet
Australians can expect to ride more electric buses with one state announcing $3 billion towards electrifying its fleet and others moving in the same direction.
Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers
Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.
How to secure an electric vehicle for Xmas
An EV for Christmas? There are still ways to secure an electric car in time for a holiday road trip but they might not come from the places you expect.
Chargers to power electric vehicle take-up
Australia's electric vehicle charging network is about to get an extension with one state funding up to 180 ultra-fast chargers to fuel cars in quick time.
Qld drivers hit by L-plate ‘rip off’
Queensland drivers are being slugged more than $180 for a learner's permit, more than seven times the cost in other states.
Flood-damaged roads to cost $3.8b to fix
The floods and torrential rains that have caused large-scale catastrophic damage to roads across several states has prompted calls to make them more resilient.
‘Half of new cars to be electric by 2030’
Australian roads will look different by 2030, according to a new report into the country's climate change policies that found new policies are making an impact.
Electric trucks roll into Australia
A parcel delivery service will create Australia's largest electric truck fleet after a $20.1 million investment in the quiet, green transport technology.
Car rental to spur electric vehicle uptake
Renting an electric car for an extended test drive could convince drivers of their merits over petrol-powered vehicles, the results of a new survey indicate.
Why hybrid car sales are powering ahead
Sales of hybrid vehicles are speeding up in Australia, with the country's leading car-maker revealing they now make up more than one in three of their sales.
Why more Australians will share a Tesla
Shared electric vehicles are being offered in more apartment buildings, office blocks and hotels and experts say they could see some drivers ditch private cars.
Tesla rolls out its first electric trucks
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has delivered the company's first electric semitrailers, saying they might look like elephants but move like cheetahs.
Missing the bus on green public transport
Australia has started its transition to greener public transport but risks falling behind other nations if it does not pick up the pace, a new report warns.
Road trip could deliver solar-powered cars
Cheap and lightweight solar cells from a printer could fuel cars and homes in future, an inventor says, after an electric vehicle test around Australia.
Car-sharing services battle for Aussies
A new car-sharing service will attempt to change summer holiday rentals in Australia but its biggest rival is pulling out stunts to divert attention.
Cheaper loans to roll in for electric cars
Australians will soon be able to access discounted loans for electric vehicles after a $20.5 million investment in the technology.
Why petrol cars could be bad investments
Some lenders are offering better rates for electric car loans amid predictions petrol cars will become a dying breed within years.
Electric vehicle tax cut passes Senate
Thousands of dollars will be cut from the price of electric vehicles in Australia after the Senate approved a plan to cut tax on the new technology.
Tesla recalls 15,000 cars over light fault
In the second recall in two weeks, all Tesla Model 3 and Model Y drivers in Australia have been warned about a risky light defect.
State vs state: Green transport rankings place Queensland behind the pack
Some Australian states and territories are making better transport choices than others, according to a new report from the Climate Council.
NSW floods the costliest natural disaster
The ongoing NSW floods have become the most expensive natural disaster in Australia's history with more than $5.5 billion in claims lodged.
Futuristic convertible to convert drivers
One electric car maker is showing off a concept vehicle around Australia to prove electric vehicles can be both sporty and sustainable.
How electric vehicles will change cities
Australian cities could look very different as a design challenge reveals what living with electric vehicles could do to the buildings around us.
Electric car debate could delay tax cuts
A proposal to cut the price of green vehicles is due to be debated in the Senate but the tax breaks could be delayed due to a battle over hybrid cars.