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Federal and state governments insist the state's energy supply will remain secure following the closure of Liddell this week.

A battle on fuel standards is shaping up as pivotal for electric vehicles in Australia, with new data showing they're still too pricey.

Shadow infrastructure minister says road user charging should not be ruled out and accuses government of ‘stalling’ with consultation

Innovative ways to charge electric cars at home, work and in public areas are the focus of a new $70 million fund designed to fuel the transport transition.

Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy, released today, details the government’s long-awaited plans to accelerate the adoption of these vehicles.

Don’t be fooled by the Shakespearean theatrics of Labor and the Greens — they get on far better than they let on.

Automakers will be encouraged to bring more electric and low-emission vehicles to Australia after the government committed to placing a limit on car pollution.

Policy contains no new incentives to buy EVs but does aim to improve charging infrastructure

It is unusual for an industry to repeatedly ask to be regulated by the government — but that has been the case for car manufacturers for years. Now the motor industry says its latest figures show room for the government to be "ambitious" as it considers imposing a CO2 standard.