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More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

Recent changes to allow bigger and heavier trucks on Australian roads will see more electric truck trials but experts say permanent reforms are necessary.

NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals

NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals

NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals

NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals

Keeping Australia's largest coal power plant open won't shut the door on NSW achieving its legislated carbon emissions targets, the government says.

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Australia's most popular electric car brand has paid a record penalty for failing to meet button battery standards in some of its products.

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Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Bell Rock Capital Management is calling on investors to vote down bonuses for Whitehaven management, after accusing its executives of destroying share prices.

Rio, BHP warned of investor pressure on steel emissions

Rio, BHP warned of investor pressure on steel emissions

Australia's largest diversified miners are being urged to come clean on the greenhouse gas emissions pumped into the atmosphere by the world's steelmakers.

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Households keen but confused by renewable energy change

Research has uncovered more than 50 emerging trends in how households are using energy, potentially helping consumers and networks avoid costly mistakes.

Hopes monthly fee will sell business on electric fleets

Hopes monthly fee will sell business on electric fleets

Plans to offer charging stations for a monthly fee and without installation costs is hoped to put thousands more electric vehicles on Australian roads.

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Schools, universities should embrace, not fear AI tech

Schools, universities should embrace, not fear AI tech

Schools, universities should embrace, not fear AI tech

Schools, universities should embrace, not fear AI tech

Australia's peak technology body says teachers would be doing students a disservice if they don't equip them with AI skills for the changing workforce.

CSL to bandage cost pressures to stem bleeding profits

CSL to bandage cost pressures to stem bleeding profits

CSL to bandage cost pressures to stem bleeding profits

CSL to bandage cost pressures to stem bleeding profits

Biomedical giant CSL has pledged to repair margins as cost pressures and volatile global currencies continue to bruise profits at the vaccine and plasma leader.

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

Swedish furniture giant IKEA is deploying both hydrogen and electric trucks in its operations in a bid to cut vehicle emissions.

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

More than 200 high-end electric sports cars from Porsche have been recalled due to insufficient sealing around their batteries that could lead to a fire.

Star wars not so far, far away experts say

Star wars not so far, far away experts say

Star wars not so far, far away experts say

Star wars not so far, far away experts say

Foreign powers could use cyber attacks on space assets to cripple vital infrastructure and undermine financial and democratic processes, experts warn.

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

A record amount of funding is being offered to Australia's renewable hydrogen producers in a bid to ensure the country leads the world in 2030.

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Coal communities will need a transition plan that extends beyond the pit, with Queensland tagged as one of the hardest hit regions as the world's mines close.

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Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Australia could use a "secret weapon" to share the country's wealth of sunshine, kickstart the stalled energy transition and permanently reduce power bills.

Energy operator backs transmission network overhaul

The head of the Australian Energy Market Operator says new transmission lines are a core part of a low-carbon energy system fit for the 21st century.

Tradies, skilled workers needed for clean energy shift

Tradies and uni graduates with clean energy skills and sustainability credentials are in demand but Australia needs tens of thousands more to hit climate goals.

Why stolen Australian books are being used to train AI

Novels from best-selling Australian authors including Trent Dalton are being used to improve generative AI without their knowledge or consent.

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Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers

Australians purchasing electric cars are being rewarded with higher-grade entertainment technology featuring as standard in their vehicles.

Electric chargers could change to leave no one behind

Australians with disabilities are being urged to have their say on electric car chargers and what needs to change to ensure more drivers can use them.

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

The Victorian government has extended the e-scooter trial in Melbourne because it needs more data before making a decision on their permanency.

Australia rejoins global climate fund initiative

Australia will make a 'modest contribution' to the Green Climate Fund after a five-year absence, which will help developing nations respond to climate change.

Bill shock set to continue amid immense energy change

Volatility has eased after the energy shocks of past years but cost pressures remain and progress on new assets has stalled, an energy market update shows.

Vegan cats and dogs could help to save the planet

Feeding cats and dogs a nutritionally-sound vegan diet could unlock significant environmental and food energy savings, research by a veterinary professor shows.

Aussies warned to brace for more e-bike battery fires

Damaged and faulty e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire at an alarming rate in Australia, experts have warned, after a blaze in a Sydney hostel.

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