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Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

An abundance of daytime solar generation has led to a cut in the amount of money energy retailers will pay rooftop solar owners to pump energy into the grid.

Australia needs more time for electric car move: Toyota

Australia needs more time for electric car move: Toyota

Australia needs more time for electric car move: Toyota

Australia needs more time for electric car move: Toyota

Car makers need more time to adapt to the federal government’s proposed rules for vehicle emissions, Toyota says, as it launches an Australian EV.

Electric joy rides in Canberra to support fuel standard

Electric joy rides in Canberra to support fuel standard

Electric joy rides in Canberra to support fuel standard

Electric joy rides in Canberra to support fuel standard

Expect to see more politicians behind the wheel of a small electric car in a show of support for new vehicle efficiency rules.

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Tech firm enters Australia's electric car charging race

Tech firm enters Australia's electric car charging race

A technology services company behind the NBN rollout has revealed plans to focus on electric car infrastructure after identifying it as 'the next big thing'.

Qld premier announces $570m battery industry strategy

Qld premier announces $570m battery industry strategy

Premier Steven Miles says he is confident Queensland's battery market will excel on the world stage after announcing a $570 million investment.

Drive-by charging on the cards for electric trucks

Drive-by charging on the cards for electric trucks

A world-first research project will attempt to recharge heavy-duty trucks wirelessly while they drive along roads in regional Australia.

Australia needs more batteries, EVs and electricians

Australia needs more batteries, EVs and electricians

Australia needs to recruit more female electricians, deploy more home solar batteries and connect electric cars to the grid, a Senate inquiry has heard.

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Aussie drivers are paying more to fuel cars, study says

Aussie drivers are paying more to fuel cars, study says

Aussie drivers are paying more to fuel cars, study says

Aussie drivers are paying more to fuel cars, study says

Australian ute drivers are paying hundreds of dollars more for fuel than their American and European counterparts, according to a new fuel-efficiency study.

First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race

First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race

First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race

First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race

A powerful electric Porsche has been tapped to take part in this year's Supercars season, including the Bathurst 500, as the safety vehicle.

Hyundai breaks ranks to support new car emissions rules

Hyundai breaks ranks to support new car emissions rules

Hyundai breaks ranks to support new car emissions rules

Hyundai breaks ranks to support new car emissions rules

A popular car brand has voiced support for new rules that would cut vehicle emissions, saying Australia only has a short time to catch up to other countries.

One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next

One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next

One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next

One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next

A study shows more Australian drivers are keen on electric cars but the group behind the research says it also shows bad news for a fuel-efficiency standard.

Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel

Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel

Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel

Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel

Australia's first sustainable aviation facility could be established in north Queensland to turn sugarcane by-products into low-carbon fuel.

Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs

Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs

Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs

Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs

A new report recommends changes to support more diversity in science, engineering and technology jobs, as the industry fails to embrace change.

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.

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Truth behind viral photo of 'diesel-powered' EV charger

An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.

Sporty to sensible, EVs charge ahead at Sydney show

Thousands have turned up to see models from semi-trailers to sports cars, at the biggest electric car and energy show in the southern hemisphere.

Queensland solar farm tapped to power technology giant

Amazon will launch operations at its first solar farm project in Queensland, with the 500-hectare site to generate enough power for 60,000 homes.

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

Australia's consumer watchdog is weighing up whether to issue a compulsory recall for an LG solar battery after 13 fires, including one that destroyed a house.

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Farmers cashing in on renewable energy opportunities

Farmers are making good money from renewable energy projects located on their properties, with some saying the new income stream has saved the family farm.

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.

Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs

Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.

Landholders deserve better consultation on renewables

A review of consultation over renewable energy projects has called for improved complaints handling after finding a "lack of trust" in the community.

'Trackless trams' tipped to save emissions and budgets

A leading urban planner says more Australian cities should adopt "trackless tram" technology to reduce suburban traffic and transport pollution.

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Public electric vehicle charging soared by 150 per cent during the holiday period, providers say, but better etiquette and greater options kept queues down.

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