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Car pollution kills 11,000 Aussies, hospitalises more

More than 11,000 Australians are dying prematurely each year from vehicle pollution, according to a new study that calls for more cuts to car emissions.

NSW plan to offer emissions offsets with car registration sends wrong message, critics say

NSW plan to offer emissions offsets with car registration sends wrong message, critics say

It ‘could undermine people’s intent to find ways to reduce emissions from driving. Offsets don’t really reduce emissions,’ climate scientist says

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Call to make caravan parks EV hotspots

Call to make caravan parks EV hotspots

Australia's caravan parks could become electric car hotspots, with an industry body proposing their use as a fast-charging network.

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Can the Albanese government finally drive down Australia's emissions?

A key plank of the Albanese government's climate change policy begins in July, but green groups fear it won't decrease emissions quickly enough, writes Gareth Hutchens.

Driving electric car can save $800 a year

Nine out of 10 drivers would save money by switching to an electric vehicle, according to US university research, but some motorists could miss out.

Electric cars coming to Australia in 2023

Electric hatchbacks, sports cars and even vans will cruise into Australia in 2023 but experts say one policy change could drive more progress.

Australia to push for cleaner fuel rules

New rules about fuel quality in Australia could ban the sale of some vehicles but see a new generation of green cars hit local roads.

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Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Automotive lobbyists are applauding Volvo's decision to stop selling petrol powered cars in Australia within four years, but say this sort of commitment will be tougher for brands that sell cheaper cars en masse.

Winners, losers named in electric car race

Winners, losers named in electric car race

The world's car brands have been ranked and rated on their progress towards an electric future and some big names won't be happy with their spot.

Race to zero emissions: These are the cleanest electric vehicle companies

Race to zero emissions: These are the cleanest electric vehicle companies

The Climate Council took a look under the hood of electric vehicles to find where top-selling car makers rank in the zero-emissions race.

Climate Council issues pre-budget wishlist

Climate Council issues pre-budget wishlist

The government could fund electric vehicle chargers for every 12km of road with the $11.6 billion spent on fossil fuel subsidies, the Climate Council says.

Aussies want green transport options, fast

Aussies want green transport options, fast

Australians are hungry for a rapid shift to green transport solutions that will make cities more liveable and help fight climate change, a new survey shows.

Action on climate change is action on the cost of living

Action on climate change is action on the cost of living

Making the transition to a zero-emissions economy can save Australians cash on their power bills, at the petrol pump, and in the supermarket.

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