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.
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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.
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.
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.
Final Vic election push as costs revealed
Final costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in Victoria.
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.
Free rides on Sydney trains this week
Travel on Sydney's trains will be free this week as the government looks to avoid further disruptive industrial action by the union
Australia to push for cleaner fuel rules
New rules about fuel quality in Australia could ban the sale of some vehicles but see a new generation of green cars hit local roads.
Deliveroo fallout devastates food industry
Businesses are owed thousands and delivery riders are out of work following Deliveroo's shock closure but experts warn more food services may shut.
Deliveroo pulls out of Australian market
In a shock move, food delivery service Deliveroo has announced plans to shut down its Australian operations, putting thousands of people out of work.