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'Most powerful' Queensland police car will be electric

'Most powerful' Queensland police car will be electric

Queensland Police will add five electric vehicles to its highway patrol fleet in a one-year trial of the technology to be held throughout the state.

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Autonomous flying taxis are still a possibility for Australia, researchers say, but will need strict regulation and more research into urban wind gusts.

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

Electric car launches spark a price war in Australia

MG has revealed plans to launch the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia three days before rival BYD had promised to set a new price record.

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Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

Electric rideshare cars cut pollution but not traffic

A new study reveals trading petrol for electric ride-share cars could significantly cut vehicle emissions but may increase traffic congestion.

Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars

Why brands are driving down the price of electric cars

Australia is expected to see the cheapest electric vehicle launch into the market within days in a move experts say could ignite greater competition.

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferries, dubbed EVCats, could become the latest addition to Brisbane's public transport network following the announcement of a feasibility study.

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

Next-generation technology could help electric car owners work out the best times to refuel their vehicles using energy from wind, sun and water sources.

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More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Shareholders could force Australia's most popular car brand to reveal details about its lobbying and speed up electric car development under new proposals.

Why London could teach Australia about electric cars

Why London could teach Australia about electric cars

Why London could teach Australia about electric cars

Why London could teach Australia about electric cars

Controversial and progressive electric vehicle policies are changing London streets and experts say there are lessons Australia could learn from the city.

Changes proposed to take 'guilt' out of food delivery

Changes proposed to take 'guilt' out of food delivery

Changes proposed to take 'guilt' out of food delivery

Changes proposed to take 'guilt' out of food delivery

Thousands of restaurants will have less than three years to reduce plastic packaging from Uber Eats deliveries under new eco-friendly proposals.

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an electric vehicle.

One Australian state junks $3000 electric car discount

One Australian state junks $3000 electric car discount

One Australian state junks $3000 electric car discount

One Australian state junks $3000 electric car discount

Victoria is scrapping its electric vehicle subsidy almost one year earlier than planned in a move experts say could impact efforts to cut transport pollution.

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Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

The Victorian government has defended its $1.7 billion public transport ticketing deal amid claims the successful bidder has not delivered promised upgrades.

Restoration of three old Sydney ferries to cost $48m

Three globally renowned Manly ferries will restored to their former glory and back in service next year but the fate of the final iconic vessel is unclear.

One in two drivers revving up for an electric vehicle

Many Australian motorists are considering an electric vehicle, according to new research which also shows few think they will own a petrol car by 2040.

High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track

Board appointments for the new high-speed rail authority have been announced and will oversee the proposed fast train network on the east coast.

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Transport costs pile up for families with record rises

The price of getting around is soaring in Australia and a new report reveals households in some cities are paying more than $500 a week for transport.

Sydney rail users face 'year of pain' with weekend work

Weekend train services in Sydney will be thrown into disarray as the new Labor government tries to catch up on a backlog of maintenance.

Why EV batteries could spark fires - or opportunities

The shift to electric vehicles will leave Australia to deal with a huge battery stockpile and experts say the nation needs an urgent plan for the waste.

Woolworths pledges green grocery deliveries by 2030

A supermarket giant has pledged to replace its diesel home delivery trucks with electric models in a move green groups say could trigger industry change.

All new cars should be electric by 2035 'at the latest'

Submissions to Australia's fuel-efficiency standard are calling for a bold air pollution limit for new cars and a quick transition to electric vehicles.

Tesla leads and Toyota lags in electric car transition

Tesla and BYD are leading the race to electric transport, according to an international report, while traditional automakers Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki languish.

Qantas calls for eco-friendly fuel rules in Australia

Australia's national airline is calling on the federal government to mandate the use of environmentally friendly fuel to cut carbon emissions from air travel.

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