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Autonomous Vehicles

Australian company lands $158 million to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars
Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 18, 2026

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Batteries

Australian scientists hail breakthrough in quantum batteries and rapid charging of EVs
CSIRO quantum battery research team hail technology breakthrough that could help recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 18, 2026

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Aussie drivers accelerating into electric future, but could hit brakes if tax break removed
Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 17, 2026

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Postcode data shows hotspots for EV discount are mostly in outer suburbs
Almost all of the vehicle hotspots for the take up of EV discounts are in the outer suburban areas of NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with some more than an hour’s drive from the nearest city.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 14, 2026

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Batteries

EV and home battery recycling could power a $6.9 billion a year industry in Australia
More than 198,000 tonnes of batteries reached recycling centres in 2024, mostly lead acid batteries used in petrol and diesel cars. But end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, like those used in EVs, are forecast to double by 2030.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 12, 2026

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Rebates and tax cuts urged for EVs as petrol prices hit $4 a litre
EV lobby says tax cuts for electric cars and reintroducing state-based rebates could help more Australians avoid rising petrol prices and should be treated as a national security issue.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 6, 2026

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Electric Transport

Australia Post expands electric fleet as parcel boom continues
Australia Post plans to expand what is already Australia’s largest electric vehicle fleet, adding more electric trucks and delivery bikes as part of new 2030 sustainability targets.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 4, 2026

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Electric Flight

Flying electric taxis poised to swoop for Brisbane Olympics
Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 27, 2026

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ICE trucks and buses cost society billions in premature deaths, chronic illness
Premature deaths and childhood asthma are among the health risks of allowing high-polluting heavy vehicles to travel on populated routes.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 23, 2026

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BYD racks up six million credits under new emissions standards, ICE cars face huge fines
First performance report from New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Regulator has bad news for some of Australia’s best-selling brands, as BYD, Toyota and Tesla shine.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 19, 2026

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Policy

Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear
Australia’s biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 15, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Australian EV company gets $30m funding boost to develop self-driving vehicles
A Melbourne company creating vehicles with no seats, no doors and no steering wheel has secured a $30 million government investment to boost its manufacturing.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 28, 2026

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