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Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids

Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids

Drivers have one month left to claim a tax break on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, amid calls for Labor to give the fuel-saving cars more support.

Industry takes aim at clean energy 'misinformation'

Industry takes aim at clean energy 'misinformation'

Industry takes aim at clean energy 'misinformation'

Industry takes aim at clean energy 'misinformation'

The clean energy industry has come out swinging against "anti-renewables campaigns" it says are spreading misinformation about costs and job opportunities.

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

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Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Former PM 'sceptical' about nuclear, keen on hydropower

Australia needs more hydropower projects to store and supply cheap, renewable energy, a former leader says, while hosing down hopes for a nuclear future.

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.

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Household solar panels create a 'worry' for energy boss

Australian households may face changes to the way rooftop solar is handled as electricity grids adapt to more renewable energy created during daylight hours.

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Nuclear plan may miss nation's energy goal by a decade

Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.

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Clean industry pitch to save town from job losses

Clean industry pitch to save town from job losses

Clean industry pitch to save town from job losses

Clean industry pitch to save town from job losses

Gravity energy storage in disused mine shafts and critical mineral development are part of a pitch to save a mining town set to lose a big source of employment.

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation

Australia could compete with China for lithium battery production after a local company announced plans to establish a $60 million factory.

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

China's struggling property sector continues to weigh on big miners, with Fortescue profits down more than 50 per cent.

Price and policy changes redirect Uber's electric drive

Price and policy changes redirect Uber's electric drive

Price and policy changes redirect Uber's electric drive

Price and policy changes redirect Uber's electric drive

Australian ride-share drivers could be about to lose a long-time electric vehicle discount but gain another as Uber adapts to market changes.

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Most Australians want to turn their electric vehicle into a battery on wheels in future but there are still speed bumps to making the technology work.

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Hundreds of electric vehicle chargers will be installed on power poles across three states in a bid to remove concerns about swapping to next-gen transport.

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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.

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Small transport companies need to adopt electric fleets to remain competitive, industry experts say, but many will need financial help to get there.

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

The government should overhaul vehicle taxes in its upcoming budget, according to early submissions that say electric, hybrid and petrol drivers should pay.

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.

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Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.

Solar power pioneer's 'unexpected' harbour honour

The professor nicknamed the father of modern solar power might soon be found on his namesake ferry trying to crack solar's next big question.

Emissions figures give 'incomplete' picture: experts

Labor has claimed a 28.2 per cent drop in emissions below 2005 levels, but is it really the environmental success story it appears?

Crucial $4.8b power line gets tick despite resistance

The overhead HumeLink transmission line will be crucial to the national energy grid but has drawn criticism from farmers, communities and environmentalists.

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