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Door ajar for pre-2035 closure of coal power station

Door ajar for pre-2035 closure of coal power station

Energy giant AGL and the Victorian government have inked a deal to leave the door open for a coal-fired power station to close earlier than 2035.

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Australia needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, central production facilities and more ways to transport the fuel to cut transport emissions, a study says.

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

A man who could be Australia's oldest electric vehicle owner says more mature drivers should put battery-powered vehicles to the test.

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Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.

Billion-dollar power link might be buried despite cost

Billion-dollar power link might be buried despite cost

NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says multiple options are on the table as an inquiry looks into the feasibility of putting key transmission lines underground.

Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

Beachside suburbs and the nation's capital are among the top locations for electric vehicles, according to analysis released by a peak motoring group.

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Electric vehicles could be the key to cutting power bills and storing renewable energy in Australia, experts say, if new policies and standards allow it.

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New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

One of three electric vehicles costing less than $40,000 arrives in Australia this week and its manufacturer promises to accelerate progress in the market.

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Australia has a unique opportunity to cut pollution from air travel, according to a new report, and could use agricultural waste to replace traditional fuel.

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.

Sky's the limit as state eyes renewable energy target

Sky's the limit as state eyes renewable energy target

Sky's the limit as state eyes renewable energy target

Sky's the limit as state eyes renewable energy target

The sunshine state is living up to its name, with renewable energy such as solar and wind now powering a quarter of Queensland's energy needs.

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Australian automotive start-ups are working on ways to turn classic cars into electric vehicles, as demand for conversions spikes.

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Ten cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers on an Australian university campus will help power its buildings when the sun goes down, as part of a new trial.

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Why electric trucks are driving closer to price parity

Eco-friendly delivery trucks could cost no more than diesel models by 2030, analysis has found, but policies are need for some of the biggest electric trucks.

Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand

Some say Australia needs thousands more electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but others argue owning an EV is like having a petrol station in your garage.

Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking

An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.

Petrol pumps to be popular into the 2030s, report finds

Service stations will remain busy into the 2030s in Australia, according to a new report, even though some countries will have stopped selling petrol cars.

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Slow start for second-hand electric vehicle market

Electric car sales are booming in Australia but only when it comes to new models. Experts warn the second-hand market may take years to accelerate.

$50 million to guarantee clean energy supply chains

Shoring up clean energy supply chains in the Indo-Pacific is an important step towards achieving net zero targets, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says.

Petrol giant to help Aussie car owners go electric

A Brisbane start-up's technology will enable electric vehicle owners to charge their cars from the comfort of their own homes.

Electric vehicle demand revs up as companies eye future

One in every two Australian businesses is likely to start electrifying vehicle fleets in the next two years and some are already stocking up on the cars.

Queenslander signs deal to create $10m battery factory

Batteries to store solar power and power vehicles will be created in the Philippines as part of a new deal signed by a Queensland energy investor.

World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia

An Australian man has claimed the world record for highest climb on an electric motorbike after riding up Mt Kosciuszko in a journey that cost less than $20.

Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids

All passenger vehicles rented by Toyota-owned car-sharing service Kinto will be hybrid models after customers demanded greener options.

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