Hundreds fined in Qld e-scooter crackdown
Queensland authorities have issued almost 800 fines for speeding and other offences following a crackdown on reckless e-scooter riders launched in November.
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Call for new e-scooter rules after crashes
A 'patchwork' of different e-scooter laws is creating confusion for riders and could fuel more serious accidents, experts are warning.
Electric cars coming to Australia in 2023
Electric hatchbacks, sports cars and even vans will cruise into Australia in 2023 but experts say one policy change could drive more progress.
Call to roll out ‘e-bikes for clunkers’
Electric bicycles should be heavily discounted to help Australia meet its 2030 climate target, experts say.
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.
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.
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.
Qld floats fines for poor e-scooter parks
More parking bays, a hotline to report blocked footpaths and the potential for fines is part of a Queensland strategy to tackle scattered e-scooter rentals.
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.
Mate, where’s my self-driving car?
More self-driving cars are hitting the road in America, letting drivers relax behind the wheel. But when will Australians be driven around by their own cars?
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.
Electric vehicle chargers get a boost
More shopping centres and office buildings will get electric vehicle chargers as part of a new deal struck by one of Australia's largest property developers.
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.
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.
‘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.
Flight bite: Airfares soar before Christmas
The price of air travel in Australia continues to reach new heights, with a new report showing passengers are paying much more this year.
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.
Australia targets green fuel take-off
Australia could play a big role in reducing air travel emissions as the Queensland government confirms talks to produce greener aviation fuels.
Project savings could extend Sydney Metro
Sydney's next Metro extension could be paid for with savings from the bumper transport project line-up in NSW, according to a new analysis.
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.
Rail strikes to end as NSW govt makes deal
The NSW government has finally cut a deal with the rail union to modify a fleet of trains after months of bitter negotiation and strikes.
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.
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.
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.