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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.

‘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.

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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.

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.

Hefty fines and possible jail under new e-scooter laws

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.

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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.

Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

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

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.

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

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

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

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.

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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.

V/Line security guards claim they're being underpaid

Security guards contracted to work for V/Line allege they have been paid eight per cent below the award rate, which places them below minimum wage.

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.

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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.

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.

Carbon 'bottom line': Don't trade integrity for offsets

Carbon offsets should be used as a last resort and limited to Australia's heaviest polluters, conservationists warn the federal government.

Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

New data forecasts clean energy commodity prices will decelerate, while a consultation paper has been released mapping a strategy for the changing role of gas.

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.

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