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Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax

Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax

Electric vehicle drivers will not have to pay an annual fee to use Australia's road network under budget changes but a tax discount will be wound back.

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

Two transport groups say fuel excise is no longer running smoothly and the government needs to charge motorists based on how far they drive.

National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

Australia has taken steps to shore up security of fuel and fertiliser under a multibillion-dollar package as supply chains remain disrupted by the Iran war.

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Treasurer warned on household handouts ahead of budget

Treasurer warned on household handouts ahead of budget

Millions of Australians could receive an income offset in the budget, but the Reserve Bank is cautioning against the federal government increasing spending.

Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.

Chevrolet owners sue over 'unsafe, defective' engines

Chevrolet owners sue over 'unsafe, defective' engines

Chevrolet owners have sued General Motors for compensation claiming alleged engine defects, some of which are undetectable, caused a myriad of safety concerns.

'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

More than 400 apartment buildings could get access to electric vehicle chargers as part of a push to remove a speed bump to their adoption.

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Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

More than $1 billion has been pledged to fix roads and potholes across Australia's second-most-populous state, but riders and advocates argue it's not enough.

Calls for plane crash-style probes as road deaths rise

Calls for plane crash-style probes as road deaths rise

Calls for plane crash-style probes as road deaths rise

Calls for plane crash-style probes as road deaths rise

More people are dying on Australia's roads every year, but the peak motoring body says plane crash-style investigations could lead to change.

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

More fuel on the way to bolster Australian reserves

An estimated 4.6 billion litres of fuel will come into the country during coming weeks, with 58 cargo ships due to arrive.

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

Road tests show most vehicles are using more petrol, diesel or electricity than advertised, with one hybrid SUV using almost 30 per cent more fuel.

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

More than 2000 AI-camera traffic fines for seatbelt misuse have been cancelled in the six months since the technology went live in one state.

Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire

Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire

Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire

Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire

State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.

Train lines busier but no new free transport services

Train lines busier but no new free transport services

Train lines busier but no new free transport services

Train lines busier but no new free transport services

A state leader acknowledges free public transport has made train lines busier but has stopped short of offering dedicated additional services.

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Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

The nation's richest state is building its own fuel reserve, with the purchase of millions of litres of diesel, but critics say it's less than a day's supply.

Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul

Overseas competition and boosted government incentives for fleet electrification are good omens for a trucking industry on the brink of a battery revolution.

You're probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving

Tips from Formula One mechanics and fuel economy world-record holders could save you a few pricey trips to the servo. And you can keep your air con on.

High-performance EVs and hatchbacks ready to steal show

After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere.

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Families choosing school or savings as fuel prices bite

Work from home, catch public transport, ride a bike, go electric - meet the Australians for whom none is an option, and go without if they fill up their tank.

Almost 5000 electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk

A major car brand will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.

Big-selling Aussie ute recalled due to steering risk

Australian motorists are being urged to have their popular ute inspected and repaired after the discovery of a potentially deadly issue.

Truckies blast out loud warning over rising fuel costs

Truck drivers feeling the pinch of expensive fuel bills are demanding corporations pay their fair share by taking them to the industrial umpire.

Electric vehicle fee could throttle record adoption

A road user charge for electric vehicle drivers could stall record-breaking sales, a study has found, with households in outer suburbs the hardest hit.

More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales

A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.

Easter road deaths spark calls for national leadership

Nineteen people died in crashes across Australia during the Easter long weekend, prompting calls for road safety to be embedded in school curriculums.

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