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Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferries, dubbed EVCats, could become the latest addition to Brisbane's public transport network following the announcement of a feasibility study.

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

Next-generation technology could help electric car owners work out the best times to refuel their vehicles using energy from wind, sun and water sources.

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

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Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Shareholders could force Australia's most popular car brand to reveal details about its lobbying and speed up electric car development under new proposals.

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

A state government body will plan and develop Victoria's future renewable energy projects but won't take the reins on a divisive plan in the state's west.

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an electric vehicle.

Vic-owned renewables to be one-fifth of state's power

Vic-owned renewables to be one-fifth of state's power

Victoria's resurrected energy commission will account for about one-fifth of new generation by 2035, raising questions whether it will help reduce power bills.

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Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Plans are under way to cut emissions and reduce prices but some energy company heads say a lack of renewable supply and investment threatens to increase costs.

Imperilled ancient fish inflames war over salmon farms

Imperilled ancient fish inflames war over salmon farms

Imperilled ancient fish inflames war over salmon farms

Imperilled ancient fish inflames war over salmon farms

Scientists say it will take more than a crackdown on salmon farming to save Tasmania's ancient maugean skate from extinction.

Why EV batteries could spark fires - or opportunities

Why EV batteries could spark fires - or opportunities

Why EV batteries could spark fires - or opportunities

Why EV batteries could spark fires - or opportunities

The shift to electric vehicles will leave Australia to deal with a huge battery stockpile and experts say the nation needs an urgent plan for the waste.

Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030

Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030

Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030

Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030

A supermarket giant has pledged to replace its diesel home delivery trucks with electric models in a move green groups say could trigger industry change.

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla and BYD are leading the race to electric transport, according to an international report, while traditional automakers Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki languish.

Electrical line continues to divide western Victoria

Electrical line continues to divide western Victoria

Electrical line continues to divide western Victoria

Electrical line continues to divide western Victoria

The biggest energy infrastructure project in generations has a new preferred route, but some stakeholders worry the project is being rushed through.

Electric cars could dominate sales by 2030, study finds

Electric cars could dominate sales by 2030, study finds

Electric cars could dominate sales by 2030, study finds

Electric cars could dominate sales by 2030, study finds

Falling prices and advances in electric vehicle technology could mean zero-emission cars represent at least half of all purchases by the end of the decade.

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Automotive lobby accused of anti-electric car campaign

A climate group has accused representatives for Australia's biggest car makers of privately lobbying the government for weak vehicle pollution cuts.

Calls for more gas in energy grid amid power bill rise

As thousands face a surge in their power bills, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for more gas supply to ease price hikes.

Funds boost brings massive green hydrogen scheme closer

The planning and design of Queensland's large-scale green hydrogen project has been given a multimillion-dollar injection of joint government funding.

Queensland drives electric car-charging highway further

Another 33 regional towns have been earmarked for electric car chargers in a $20 million project to extend Queensland's "electric super highway".

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Australia's electric car campaign moves into high gear

Motorists are being encouraged to share their thoughts on a new vehicle policy, with one group suggesting Australia should aim to catch up to the US by 2030.

Australia could miss climate goal if it ignores biofuel

Australia could turn its farming waste into a world-leading carbon-cutting industry, with a unique opportunity to lead the world in eco-friendly fuels.

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