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More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

A man who could be Australia's oldest electric vehicle owner says more mature drivers should put battery-powered vehicles to the test.

CBA to back contactless transport payments in Victoria

CBA to back contactless transport payments in Victoria

CBA to back contactless transport payments in Victoria

CBA to back contactless transport payments in Victoria

The Commonwealth Bank has been appointed by Victoria's Department of Transport to handle contactless payments for the state's public transport ticketing system.

Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.

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Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Two men who allegedly cut signalling wires and brought Sydney trains to a standstill during one of the city's biggest events have denied their involvement.

Transport boss Barilaro comparisons 'completely absurd'

Transport boss Barilaro comparisons 'completely absurd'

Labor staffer Josh Murray has defended his appointment as the head of Transport for NSW after it was revealed recruiters had concerns about his experience.

University launches flying car course, no pilots needed

University launches flying car course, no pilots needed

Self-flying cars are the subject of a new university course, with software engineers encouraged to retrain to join the futuristic transport industry.

'Third world' depots, staff shortages blight NSW buses

'Third world' depots, staff shortages blight NSW buses

Calls to urgently fix the failing NSW bus system could go unheeded with the state's transport minister declining to provide details of further funding.

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Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

Data reveals Australia's surprise electric car hotspots

Beachside suburbs and the nation's capital are among the top locations for electric vehicles, according to analysis released by a peak motoring group.

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Why electric car tech could drive down power prices

Electric vehicles could be the key to cutting power bills and storing renewable energy in Australia, experts say, if new policies and standards allow it.

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in

One of three electric vehicles costing less than $40,000 arrives in Australia this week and its manufacturer promises to accelerate progress in the market.

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck

Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Farm waste could fuel most domestic flights by 2025

Australia has a unique opportunity to cut pollution from air travel, according to a new report, and could use agricultural waste to replace traditional fuel.

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Australian automotive start-ups are working on ways to turn classic cars into electric vehicles, as demand for conversions spikes.

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Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms

Transport workers have taken to major cities to demand the federal government implement better standards following a spate of workers' deaths.

Electric cars to power university in world-first trial

Ten cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers on an Australian university campus will help power its buildings when the sun goes down, as part of a new trial.

Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels

Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.

Metro line back on track as costs trainwreck resolved

A project converting a Sydney rail line to metro standards will go ahead but a cloud still hangs over another route in the city.

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Why electric trucks are driving closer to price parity

Eco-friendly delivery trucks could cost no more than diesel models by 2030, analysis has found, but policies are need for some of the biggest electric trucks.

Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead

More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.

Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand

Some say Australia needs thousands more electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but others argue owning an EV is like having a petrol station in your garage.

Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking

An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.

Women, young people wanted to fill 70,000 rail jobs gap

Australia will need thousands more people working on rail over the next five years, with people holding digital skills, women and young workers in high demand.

Allkem posts record production as world goes electric

Lithium miner Allkem expects a tight market for battery minerals as it posts a "significant" improvement in the grade of ore recovered in Western Australia.

'Wall of money' for Twiggy's global green hydrogen play

Fortescue Metals Group has pledged to continue to invest in green technologies as key investment decisions loom for billionaire Andrew Forrest and his board.

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