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Robotics hub could enable self-driving cars and rovers

Robotics hub could enable self-driving cars and rovers

Advanced technology including autonomous cars, moon rovers, flying taxis and marine vessels could benefit from advances created in a new Sydney facility.

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

Some of Apple's latest gadgets are made with greener materials and cut pollution with new modes of transport in a move experts say could start a trend.

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

Electric car drivers will pay to charge up their vehicles at NRMA stations from this week as the motoring organisation introduces fees for the first time.

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Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.

Harbour Bridge tolls rise for first time in 14 years

Harbour Bridge tolls rise for first time in 14 years

Motorists will pay more when using the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel for the first time in more than a decade amid a push to make Sydney's toll system fairer.

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Ampol reveals plans to take biodiesel on the road

Heavy trucks could be fuelled by renewable diesel in future after one of Australia's largest energy companies revealed a two-month trial of the fuel.

Cyclists and pedestrian deaths rise on Australian roads

Cyclists and pedestrian deaths rise on Australian roads

Australia has recorded its highest August road toll in the past five years, with fatal accidents for cyclists and pedestrians rising sharply.

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Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

The competition watchdog has put the brakes on a move by private toll operator Transurban to take a majority share in the company that operates EastLink.

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Some of the world's biggest car brands, from Audi to McLaren, will show off electric and hybrid vehicles at an event organisers say will bring back auto shows.

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

Car buyers will be offered discounts of up to $3000 on second-hand electric cars in a campaign to encourage targeted financial subsidies.

Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers

Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers

Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers

Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers

Australian Tesla buyers will be offered discounted green loans on the vehicle maker's website as part of a deal with the Commonwealth Bank.

Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault

Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault

Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault

Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault

Drivers of a hybrid electric SUV have been warned about a potentially dangerous manufacturing fault following a series of recent vehicle fires.

Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity

Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity

Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity

Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity

Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.

NSW government confirms $60 toll cap from January 1

NSW government confirms $60 toll cap from January 1

NSW government confirms $60 toll cap from January 1

NSW government confirms $60 toll cap from January 1

Nearly three quarters of a million motorists are expected to benefit from a $60 toll cap to be imposed from January 1 by the NSW government.

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EV rebates to be scrapped in exchange for more chargers

Electric vehicle advocates warn scrapping incentives and rebates will stall uptake but the NSW government argues retaining them is driving up prices.

Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

Emerging car brands including BYD, LDV and Polestar are challenging big automotive names, with experts saying the competition could bring down prices.

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

Australia's second biggest electric vehicle brand is opening "megastores'' around the country to educate motorists about the next-generation technology.

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.

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MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

A large SUV can cost almost twice as much as a compact car to run, while people movers and all-terrain vehicles are the most expensive, a new study shows.

Dan Murphy's charging deal to top up electric vehicles

One of Australia's largest liquor store chains will see more electric car chargers outside its stores after extending its deal with Evie Networks.

'Fun to drive': more Aussie drivers going electric

The number of Australians driving electric cars has doubled in the last year but experts say more work is needed to catch up to progress overseas.

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Queensland's transport minister has ordered an urgent review after a phone and seatbelt camera scheme left nearly 2000 drivers incorrectly fined or suspended.

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.

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