The popularity of hydrogen cars is dropping in Australia and overseas, leading many experts to question the role it will play in the future of transport.
Most Australians support a vehicle efficiency standard but even more are feeling the pressure of fuel costs on household budgets.
US retail giant Amazon has revealed plans to expand its delivery network in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane using local small businesses.
Almost 100,000 new electric cars hit Australian roads last year but a new report is calling for faster adoption to meet climate targets.
The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".
Car group Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to withdraw support for Australia's peak car body but Toyota supports its calls for policy changes.
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has closed the main road and rail routes connecting Western Australia to the rest of the country.
Outer suburbs are becoming hotspots for electric vehicles, with new figures showing the low-emission cars are more popular there than inner-city suburbs.
The Albanese government will consider "good faith" suggestions for its proposed fuel efficiency standards, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.
Queensland is the latest state to allow electric trucks on some roads in a change that will pave the way for the low-emission vehicles to be made locally.
Another electric car maker has resigned from Australia's peak automotive industry group amid accusations it "cherry-picked" data to mislead consumers.
Electric car maker Tesla has slammed Australia's peak automotive body for spreading misleading claims about a proposed fuel-efficiency standard.
Analysis of the five most popular car brands in Australia has found their vehicles are responsible for producing more carbon emissions than some coal mines.
Australians snapped up more electric cars during February than ever before, new figures show, but diesel utes dominated the ranks of most popular models.
Experts say Adelaide's rail network needs major expansion to prevent an influx of new residents bringing road traffic to a standstill.
One of the nation's biggest power distributors has started adopting electric trucks as part of a plan to drive change in other firms.
Firefighters have dismantled a burnt-out electric car to confirm how it caught fire, but experts say incidents are far less frequent than people might expect.
Expect to see more politicians behind the wheel of a small electric car in a show of support for new vehicle efficiency rules.
A technology services company behind the NBN rollout has revealed plans to focus on electric car infrastructure after identifying it as 'the next big thing'.
More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.
A world-first research project will attempt to recharge heavy-duty trucks wirelessly while they drive along roads in regional Australia.
High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.
A strike at a Qantas subsidiary has been suspended at the request of the West Australian government because of a cyclone and the possible need for evacuations.
Some popular vehicles are using as much as 20 per cent more petrol than promised, road tests show, while others are secret high polluters.
Australian ute drivers are paying hundreds of dollars more for fuel than their American and European counterparts, according to a new fuel-efficiency study.
Refinery operator and service station chain Ampol has been accused of delaying pump price relief for consumers already stung by a cost of living crisis.
A powerful electric Porsche has been tapped to take part in this year's Supercars season, including the Bathurst 500, as the safety vehicle.
A popular car brand has voiced support for new rules that would cut vehicle emissions, saying Australia only has a short time to catch up to other countries.
A study shows more Australian drivers are keen on electric cars but the group behind the research says it also shows bad news for a fuel-efficiency standard.
Apartment managers will be encouraged to restrict the use of e-scooter "cheap imports" in by-laws and educate residents about using technology safely.
One of Australia's most popular car brands has been fined $11.5 million for misleading nine customers about their rights to refunds or replacement cars.
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