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Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.

Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks

Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks

Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks

Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks

Tech giant Amazon has revealed a new electric truck milestone as Australia is changing laws to allow more low-emission heavy vehicles on our roads.

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Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world’s top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.

Transurban sees highest-ever traffic in first quarter

Transurban sees highest-ever traffic in first quarter

Transurban says 2.5 million motorists used its roads on average each day in the July to September period, up from 2.4 million in 2022/23.

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully charged electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.

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Australia's biggest car brand revs up electric concepts

A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.

More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

More changes needed to drive electric truck revolution

Recent changes to allow bigger and heavier trucks on Australian roads will see more electric truck trials but experts say permanent reforms are necessary.

Bus crash sparks new push for passengers to buckle up

Bus crash sparks new push for passengers to buckle up

Bus crash sparks new push for passengers to buckle up

Bus crash sparks new push for passengers to buckle up

Campaigns emphasising the importance of seatbelts for safety will be rolled out in response to a horrific Hunter Valley bus crash that claimed 10 lives.

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Australia's most popular electric car brand has paid a record penalty for failing to meet button battery standards in some of its products.

Hopes monthly fee will sell business on electric fleets

Hopes monthly fee will sell business on electric fleets

Hopes monthly fee will sell business on electric fleets

Hopes monthly fee will sell business on electric fleets

Plans to offer charging stations for a monthly fee and without installation costs is hoped to put thousands more electric vehicles on Australian roads.

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

IKEA assembles low-emission hydrogen vehicle fleet

Swedish furniture giant IKEA is deploying both hydrogen and electric trucks in its operations in a bid to cut vehicle emissions.

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

More than 200 high-end electric sports cars from Porsche have been recalled due to insufficient sealing around their batteries that could lead to a fire.

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Why electric vehicles get better tech than petrol peers

Australians purchasing electric cars are being rewarded with higher-grade entertainment technology featuring as standard in their vehicles.

Electric chargers could change to leave no one behind

Australians with disabilities are being urged to have their say on electric car chargers and what needs to change to ensure more drivers can use them.

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

The Victorian government has extended the e-scooter trial in Melbourne because it needs more data before making a decision on their permanency.

Aussies warned to brace for more e-bike battery fires

Damaged and faulty e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire at an alarming rate in Australia, experts have warned, after a blaze in a Sydney hostel.

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SUVs drive Australia to record month for vehicle sales

Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.

Australia still lags other nations in electric car race

Global electric car sales rose by almost 50 per cent this year and while Australian sales are increasing they are still well below the world average.

Future electric car models will ditch the rear window

More space for passengers but no rear window: this is how electrification will change the size, shape, and character of cars of the future.

Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars

Millions of low-emission vehicles could soon join Australian roads, with a study revealing more car buyers will shop for electric and hybrid cars.

Raw deal for hybrid drivers in EV tax scheme 'shambles'

Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being unfairly punished by a scheme designed to level the playing field in Victoria, the ombudsman suggests.

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

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.

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