Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales
Vehicle sales have slowed down in Australia, with passenger and petrol cars taking significant hits, but the industry says it is still a "positive result".
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Heavy electric vehicles face roadblocks in Australia
Electric trucks could cut emissions significantly, an inquiry has heard, but inconsistent regulations were making it hard for businesses to invest.
End of the road for Qld’s electric car rebate scheme
In a move advocates say is premature Australia's most generous electric vehicle rebate scheme will end almost one year early.
How electric cars could drive renewable energy change
Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.
What’s that name? Little-known EV brands race to market
Your next car might have a brand name you have never seen before as a host of Chinese automakers line up to launch electric vehicles in Australia.
Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test
Some popular utes use more petrol and produce more pollution than lab tests promise, according to a motoring body, and could cost drivers more than expected.
Transurban eyes raising dividend as toll traffic rises
Transurban says it expects to raise its 2024/25 distribution by five per cent, after making $2.6 billion in operating earnings in 2023/24.
Hit the brakes: taxes could slow hybrid vehicle sales
Cuts to transport emissions could slow down next year unless the government extends its tax cuts for plug-in hybrid cars, an inquiry has been told.
Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation
Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.
Uber to take Leaf out of Japan’s second-hand EV market
Ride-share and food delivery drivers will be encouraged to adopt second-hand electric vehicles under a pilot program launched in Queensland.
Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car
Another 500 electric vehicles will be made available for rideshare drivers as part of a $20 million investment in the industry.
Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market
Some of Australia's biggest electric vehicle brands have cut the price of their models, with one setting a record cost for low-emission cars.
Car chargers at tourist curio could be coup for Tesla
Australia's best-selling electric vehicle brand will open a charging station near a Queensland tourism attraction despite funding cuts to its program.
Why future cars will be like ‘smartphones on wheels’
Buyers might not choose their next car for its shape, power or brand, auto experts say, but based on what its software can do.
Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks
A big investment will be needed to put more heavy-duty electric trucks on the road, an industry group says, as well as changes to support cleaner fuel.
Tesla launches deal to cut electric vehicle speed bumps
Australia's most popular electric vehicle brand has partnered with an insurance firm to reduce another hurdle to investing in low-emission transport.
‘Battery passport’ call to solve electric car recycling
An influx of old electric vehicle batteries will pose a significant challenge but also an opportunity to recover critical minerals, an inquiry has been told.
Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles
More than 1600 high-end electric sports cars have been recalled over a safety issue, in the second electric car recall in a week.
Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation
Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.
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Second-hand electric car sales speed up, utes slow down
Sales of used electric vehicles are up by more than 200 per cent this year, according to a report, but the ute market is facing an oversupply issue.
‘Game changer’, cash-free charging trial for EV drivers
A major electric car-charging network will test cashless payment technology in what's being hailed as a game changer for EV drivers.
Car sales hit speed bump as buyers step on the brake
Vehicle sales, including popular SUVs and utes, have hit a speed bump in Australia after more than a year of cruising through records.
Old matter, new purpose in quest for net-zero car build
From building steel to sawdust, students are exploring new ways to repurpose old materials in a partnership with electric automaker Polestar.
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Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up
More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.
Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk
A transport company has revealed plans to add more than 100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet as part of a $45 million project.
Hundreds of high-end EVs recalled over battery fault
More than 1400 luxury electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia over a fault that the regulator warns could cause serious accidents.
Riders urged to recycle e-bike batteries amid fire risk
Australia's battery recycling scheme has started accepting lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and is urging riders to research their disposal.
Self-driving cars are safer, just not at dawn or dusk
Autonomous vehicles cause fewer accidents than cars driven by humans, an analysis shows, but they are more likely to crash in some conditions.
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Why Aussie homes could soon be powered by electric cars
More than 1000 electric vehicle owners will be invited to test whether they can power their homes from their cars as part of a $7.7 million trial.
Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war
Thousands of dollars are being cut from the price of some electric cars as brands battle to lead the market and Chinese automakers face global taxes.
Farm waste may help power Australia’s biofuel future
Tax breaks and emission targets will be considered as part of a consultation into Australia's emerging biofuel industry that could power air and road travel.