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One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030

One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030

A three-year project aiming to improve energy efficiency in older Australian homes has kicked off with a bold goal to upgrade one million households by 2030.

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

The online retail giant is ramping up its drone delivery program but plans to fly and land goods in Aussie backyards is still a way off.

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Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world’s top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully charged electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.

Australia's biggest car brand revs up electric concepts

A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.

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Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

A warning has been issued about buying products through overseas websites, with concerns customer data could be compromised and increase cyberattack 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

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.

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.

Optus data breach fuels telco complaints

Optus data breach fuels telco complaints

Optus data breach fuels telco complaints

Optus data breach fuels telco complaints

Australians have made their anger known, lodging more than one million complaints to their internet, mobile and phone providers in the last financial year.

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.

Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers

Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers

Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers

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

Electric chargers could change to leave no one behind

Electric chargers could change to leave no one behind

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.

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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.

SUVs drive Australia to record month for vehicle sales

Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.

Australia still lags other nations in electric car race

Global electric car sales rose by almost 50 per cent this year and while Australian sales are increasing they are still well below the world average.

Future electric car models will ditch the rear window

More space for passengers but no rear window: this is how electrification will change the size, shape, and character of cars of the future.

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Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars

Millions of low-emission vehicles could soon join Australian roads, with a study revealing more car buyers will shop for electric and hybrid cars.

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

Some of Apple's latest gadgets are made with greener materials and cut pollution with new modes of transport in a move experts say could start a trend.

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Some of the world's biggest car brands, from Audi to McLaren, will show off electric and hybrid vehicles at an event organisers say will bring back auto shows.

Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers

Australian Tesla buyers will be offered discounted green loans on the vehicle maker's website as part of a deal with the Commonwealth Bank.

Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault

Drivers of a hybrid electric SUV have been warned about a potentially dangerous manufacturing fault following a series of recent vehicle fires.

Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity

Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.

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