The Latest Breaking News from Fuel Efficiency

Electric vehicle experts and industry say a fuel efficiency standard will rapidly bring more EVs onto Australian roads, but they differ on how aggressive the government should pursue emissions reduction.

While committing to a fuel-efficiency standard is an important step, a shift to clean cars alone won’t get us where we need to be

The government unveiled its vision to hike Australia's uptake of electric cars, including plans for a long-awaited fuel efficiency standard.

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

You can expect many more EVs on the road in the coming years if the government imposes carbon emission caps on car makers. But how many more people will buy EVs, and will they be cheaper?

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.

Chris Bowen is expected to introduce an EV and vehicle fuel efficiency standards policy this week

Climate Council report says carmakers funnelling their least efficient utes to Australia due to lack of fuel-efficiency standards

'Has to change': Aussies’ unwavering love for utes could throw a wrench in the country’s efforts to combat climate change.

From classic cars to 4WD utes, Noah Wasmer wants EV conversions to become mainstream.