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Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

The popularity of large SUVs and utes is driving higher costs, a report reveals the average household's annual spending on transport has risen by 10 per cent.

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

A green group says drivers should be given more information about the vehicles brought to Australia under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.

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Budget billions to flow for neglected Sydney roads

Budget billions to flow for neglected Sydney roads

The federal government has pledged $1.9 billion for road works in Sydney's west after fears the area would lose out due to a infrastructure spending shake-up.

Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage

Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage

Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.

Hybrid sales charge ahead as electric cars slow down

Hybrid sales charge ahead as electric cars slow down

Aussie drivers have snapped up a record number of new vehicles in 2024 despite challenging economic conditions, with big and hybrid vehicles popular.

EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires

EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires

Emergency responders, mechanics and tow truck drivers need greater training in how to deal with electric vehicle crashes and fires, an inquiry has heard.

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Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

More electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are hitting the streets in outer suburbs where drivers are in the box seat to save the most money on petrol.

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

Almost one in three motorists who intend to buy a car in the next year will shop for an electric model, but high prices are slowing adoption rates.

Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Laws to reduce vehicle emissions are on track to make a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting gas appliances, according to a study.

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Passengers as young as 13 years old will be able to order a ride under a new service being launched by Uber in three states and territories.

Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Australian mining companies will have more electric ute options after a local company partnered with Rivian to bring its low-emission vehicles to the country.

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'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.

Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol loses spark

Hybrid cars have more than doubled in popularity in the past year, surpassing electric vehicles and eating into petrol and diesel car sales.

Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to reveal a self-driving robotaxi in August but transport experts say autonomous technology is not ready for the road.

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More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump

Two in every five Aussie motorists are expected to be driving an electric car in the next five years, even though the cost remains a hurdle for many road users.

Uber ride-share rival Ola hits the brakes in Australia

Ride-share company Ola will end its operations in Australia after six years, warning customers of the closure in an email.

Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions

Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.

Report alleges big-dog bent 'killing' small businesses

A massive $367 billion infrastructure pipeline is threatened by big multinationals squeezing out small and medium firms for government contracts, a lobby says.

Electric car price war resumes as one brand sets record

The price of the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia has dropped again, in a move experts say shows the fuel-efficiency standard is already working.

Big car sales boom but EV buyers are hitting the gas

Sports utility vehicles dominated new car sales in Australia during March, according to new figures, but sales of low-emission cars are accelerating.

Another state powers up electric vehicle parking fines

Parking beside an electric car charger but failing to use it will risk penalties in another state after two new fines were introduced.

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