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Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Super funds and other climate investors have released a plan to help bankroll new industries so workers facing job losses do not shoulder the burden alone.

Sydney should follow NYC's lead in bus network overhaul

Sydney should follow NYC's lead in bus network overhaul

Sydney should follow NYC's lead in bus network overhaul

Sydney should follow NYC's lead in bus network overhaul

A NSW bus task force has recommended dozens of new rapid bus routes be introduced to help improve transport in Sydney and surrounds.

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

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.

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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

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.

Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Ground crew at Virgin Australia have applied to take industrial action over pay, safety and job security among other issues under negotiation with the airline.

More apartments will improve quality of life: report

More apartments will improve quality of life: report

More apartments and flats need to be built near existing infrastructure to make life easier for Victorians, a report has found.

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Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

The online retail giant is ramping up its drone delivery program but plans to fly and land goods in Aussie backyards is still a way off.

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

A High Court decision to rule Victoria's electric vehicle tax constitutionally invalid could leave similar levies vulnerable to legal challenge.

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

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.

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

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

‘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.

Vic didn't do homework before tech venture bust: audit

Vic didn't do homework before tech venture bust: audit

Vic didn't do homework before tech venture bust: audit

Vic didn't do homework before tech venture bust: audit

Victoria's auditor-general has found $20 million in taxpayer money was wasted on a failed government-backed startup due to a lack of due diligence.

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges

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.

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.

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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.

Hefty fines and possible jail under new e-scooter laws

On-the-spot fines are out and court dates are in under proposed new laws targeting careless e-scooter and personal mobility device users in Queensland.

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

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

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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.

Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

One of the builders behind Melbourne's $12.6 billion Metro Tunnel project has suggested it will open to train passengers next year instead of 2025.

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.

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

A record amount of funding is being offered to Australia's renewable hydrogen producers in a bid to ensure the country leads the world in 2030.

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Australia could use a "secret weapon" to share the country's wealth of sunshine, kickstart the stalled energy transition and permanently reduce power bills.

Food delivery firm let poorly trained riders on streets

A food delivery service operating in four cities has been fined for not properly training hundreds of riders, leading to a warning for other app-based firms.

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.

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