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U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists

U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists

Carmakers who fail to meet environmental standards will not be penalised under proposed changes expected during the election campaign.

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

A $250 million investment in sustainable fuels could tell the rest of the world that Australia is ready to turn its farm waste into flights.

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

An Australian start-up has installed a renewable hydrogen generator and storage system at an airport in a bid to overcome barriers to adopting the clean energy.

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Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Three popular small cars, including a hybrid model, are among the latest vehicles found using more fuel than expected in Australian road tests.

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Australians bought fewer new cars in January, with electric car sales more than halving despite growing price competition and new limits on vehicle emissions.

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.

New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales have fallen in Australia for the third month in a row, with sales figures revealing private buyers were most likely to drive on by.

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Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Questions have emerged over whether solar panels will be manufactured or merely assembled in Australia at a senate hearing into energy agencies.

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Australia should adopt a tracking scheme and battery passports like Europe to deal with the growing pile of electric car waste, an inquiry has heard.

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

$14m funding boost to make sustainable jet fuel fly

Environmentally friendly plane fuel could be closer to being produced in Australia after two governments made a record investment in its potential.

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Australians in major capital cities are being exposed to higher fuel prices for longer, new data shows.

Australia could be global launch pad for green flights

Australia could be global launch pad for green flights

Australia could be global launch pad for green flights

Australia could be global launch pad for green flights

Aviation experts say Australia could lead the world in carbon-cutting jet fuel if governments and the industry take action in the next year.

Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.

Rubbish fuels race to create green aviation industry

Rubbish fuels race to create green aviation industry

Rubbish fuels race to create green aviation industry

Rubbish fuels race to create green aviation industry

A sustainable aviation fuel refinery could supply millions of litres of carbon-cutting jet fuel following an investment and government grant.

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Servo chain Ampol slashes dividend, fuel volumes fall

Energy company Ampol has slashed its interim dividend on lower fuel volumes, tanking its share price, but signalled a return to normal at its refinery.

Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation

Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.

Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election

Motorists would be able to fill up their vehicles at state-owned petrol stations with capped price rises under a re-election pitch by Queensland's government.

Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks

A big investment will be needed to put more heavy-duty electric trucks on the road, an industry group says, as well as changes to support cleaner fuel.

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Green plane fuel could take off in Australia after deal

Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms.

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

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.

Refineries pumped on high-value, ultra-low sulphur fuel

Upgrades are on track for producing ultra-low sulphur fuel suitable for the latest European and American cars, an Australian refiner says.

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.

Big car sales boom but EV buyers are hitting the gas

Sports utility vehicles dominated new car sales in Australia during March, according to new figures, but sales of low-emission cars are accelerating.

Venture seeks 'big bets' on new clean, green economy

Venture capitalists say investors can mitigate climate change and biodiversity risks and create significant economic and investment value at the same time.

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Growing and crushing more crops to keep planes in the skies and farmers on the land does not have to compromise food security, industry leaders say.

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