Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Renewable Energy

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

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

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

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

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

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Queensland solar farm tapped to power technology giant

Queensland solar farm tapped to power technology giant

Queensland solar farm tapped to power technology giant

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

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

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.

Farmers cashing in on renewable energy opportunities

Farmers cashing in on renewable energy opportunities

Farmers cashing in on renewable energy opportunities

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

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

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

Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs

Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs

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

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

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

Landholders deserve better consultation on renewables

Landholders deserve better consultation on renewables

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'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.

Powering regions with 'clean, green Aussie-made steel'

Some $200 million to future-proof regional steelworks and keep workers employed in a low-carbon economy has been handed to NSW and South Australian furnaces.

Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates

Automakers are still failing to accurately report their greenhouse gas emissions, a new analysis warns, and some brands fall well short of the target.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

An environmental group is calling on Australia's consumer watchdog to investigate Toyota over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.

Electric car charging stations tipped to double again

Another 900 electric car-charging locations are tipped to appear in Australia during 2024 to encourage motorists to adopt low-emission transport.

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.

1 … 13 14 15 16

Topics

Politics Australia New South Wales Queensland Economy, Business and Finance Environmental Issue Tasmania Energy Fire Environmental Politics Transport Energy and Resource Science and Technology Technology Road Transport Agriculture Renewable Energy Mining Air Transport Economy

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here