Governments will need to look at more than just electric vehicles to make significant transport emission cuts, modelling from Monash University says.
Battery-powered heavy trucks, courier vans and refrigerated delivery vehicles will be added to logistic fleets as part of a $30 million government investment.
Australian drivers bought a record number of new vehicles in May, with many choosing to reduce their fuel costs by choosing hybrid and electric models.
Australia's most popular vehicle brand has announced plans to discontinue sales of nine petrol models in favour of hybrid cars due to rising demand.
Uber will give users more than a passenger rating in future, revealing plans to estimate the carbon emissions they save by choosing electric and hybrid cars.
An electric and a biofuel fire truck will roll into Queensland after the state's fire service announced plans to trial low-emission vehicles.
The latest electric vehicle partnership may seem unexpected as Uber and BP team up to offer drivers discount pit stops.
Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack.
Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.
It will cost just 50 cents to catch public transport in Queensland under a radical six-month trial the government hopes will reduce congestion and woo voters.
The former head of Polestar Australia is set to drive Australia's peak electric vehicle body after its first chief executive stepped down from the role.
Discussions to reduce fares on privately-operated trains to Brisbane airport are underway but won't drop to 50c during a public transport trial in Queensland.
Every public transport journey in Queensland will cost just 50 cents under a six-month trial the Labor government says is aimed at busting congestion.
Fleet firms and charging networks are preparing for a surge in electric car investments after Australia's fuel-efficiency standard begins.
Testing has shown eight popular vehicles, from petrol hatchbacks to diesel SUVs, produce more emissions than lab tests promised, and some break lab limits.
Rank-and-file Labor members have rebuked the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a long-running stand-off delaying a much-anticipated train line.
Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.
The Swedish furniture giant will install chargers for electric vans and trucks at all of its local stores in a move designed to inspire low-emission deliveries.
Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.
Australia's biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.
More than a decade after getting kicked off the nation building project he spearheaded, Everald Compton is back to finish the job and realise his dream.
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
The popularity of large SUVs and utes is driving higher costs, a report reveals the average household's annual spending on transport has risen by 10 per cent.
Upgrades are on track for producing ultra-low sulphur fuel suitable for the latest European and American cars, an Australian refiner says.
This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.
A green group says drivers should be given more information about the vehicles brought to Australia under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.
Aussie drivers have snapped up a record number of new vehicles in 2024 despite challenging economic conditions, with big and hybrid vehicles popular.
Australia's major airlines have thrown Bonza workers a lifeline after their employer collapsed into voluntary administration.
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