New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in
One of three electric vehicles costing less than $40,000 arrives in Australia this week and its manufacturer promises to accelerate progress in the market.
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Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck
Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.
Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025
Australia has a unique opportunity to cut pollution from air travel, according to a new report, and could use agricultural waste to replace traditional fuel.
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.
Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric
Australian automotive start-ups are working on ways to turn classic cars into electric vehicles, as demand for conversions spikes.
Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms
Transport workers have taken to major cities to demand the federal government implement better standards following a spate of workers' deaths.
Electric cars to power university in world-first trial
Ten cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers on an Australian university campus will help power its buildings when the sun goes down, as part of a new trial.
Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels
Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.
Why electric trucks are driving closer to price parity
Eco-friendly delivery trucks could cost no more than diesel models by 2030, analysis has found, but policies are need for some of the biggest electric trucks.
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.
Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand
Some say Australia needs thousands more electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but others argue owning an EV is like having a petrol station in your garage.
Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking
An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.
Women, young people wanted to fill 70,000 rail jobs gap
Australia will need thousands more people working on rail over the next five years, with people holding digital skills, women and young workers in high demand.
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‘Wall of money’ for Twiggy’s global green hydrogen play
Fortescue Metals Group has pledged to continue to invest in green technologies as key investment decisions loom for billionaire Andrew Forrest and his board.
Home-charging change could put brakes on electric cars
A proposed change to the way power providers deal with electric vehicle charging in Queensland could be a disincentive for consumers, experts warn.
Worker dies after fall at Qld cross-river rail site
Safety officers and police are investigating a workplace fall that claimed the life of a man working on Brisbane's cross-river rail project.
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Petrol pumps to be popular into the 2030s, report finds
Service stations will remain busy into the 2030s in Australia, according to a new report, even though some countries will have stopped selling petrol cars.
Australia’s road deaths rise despite safety targets
More people lost their lives in road accidents over the past 12 months despite a push to halve fatalities on Australian roads, a report shows.
Slow start for second-hand electric vehicle market
Electric car sales are booming in Australia but only when it comes to new models. Experts warn the second-hand market may take years to accelerate.
Australian travellers seek eco-friendly options or bust
More Australian tourists are seeking out environmentally friendly travel options and some say they will travel less – or not at all – if they cannot find them.
Petrol giant to help Aussie car owners go electric
A Brisbane start-up's technology will enable electric vehicle owners to charge their cars from the comfort of their own homes.
Electric vehicle demand revs up as companies eye future
One in every two Australian businesses is likely to start electrifying vehicle fleets in the next two years and some are already stocking up on the cars.
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Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare
Federal Climate Minister Chris Bowen has taken a swing at his political opponents, claiming a "cabal of climate denial" runs policy in the federal opposition.
Queenslander signs deal to create $10m battery factory
Batteries to store solar power and power vehicles will be created in the Philippines as part of a new deal signed by a Queensland energy investor.
World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia
An Australian man has claimed the world record for highest climb on an electric motorbike after riding up Mt Kosciuszko in a journey that cost less than $20.
Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge
Australian drivers are adopting electric vehicles faster than expected but, while cutting pollution, the trend is driving challenges for public charging.
Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids
All passenger vehicles rented by Toyota-owned car-sharing service Kinto will be hybrid models after customers demanded greener options.
Tesla chair urges Australia to spark more tech startups
The Australian chair of an electric vehicle giant says the nation must drive tech startups and renewable energy or risk being left behind.
Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge
Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city.
Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshare surges
Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to and surpassing pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city, according to a government report.
Space age road tankers to lighten the load on emissions
A first-of-its-kind road train with tanks made from aerospace material will launch in north Queensland in a move its makers say could cut emissions.