Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2022

The Qantas Group and Airbus recently announced they will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia. The partnership is initially for five years with options to extend the duration.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2023

New analysis has found increasing emissions of several ozone-depleting chemicals despite their production being banned for most uses under the Montreal Protocol—and a loophole in the rules is likely responsible. According to the researchers, emissions from these CFCs currently do not significantly threaten ozone recovery.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 25, 2024

Federal government softens rules for 4WDs and utes as it finally wins approval for new vehicle emissions standards from legacy car lobby. The post Australia seals deal on vehicle standards after softening rules for utes and 4WDs appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2021

UK-based ULEMCo signed an exclusive MoU with ENGV Pty Ltd to collaborate on developing a market for its hydrogen dual fuel technology in Australia. The scope of the agreement extends across Australia and into commercial vehicles, particularly heavy-duty applications like refuse collection, urban trucks, buses and prime movers.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The Minister for Climate change and Energy and the Minister for Transport have announced the government will introduce its New Vehicle Emissions Standard by 1 January 2025, but will be consulting on the final design for another month The post “Big Win:” Australia finally unveils New Vehicle Efficiency Standard appeared first on The Driven. (..)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2020

A new report from Australia’s national science agency CSIRO shows that clean hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions with potential benefits seen within five years. They have the potential to deliver cost savings, reduce dependence on imported fuels and achieve abatement in local ground-based emissions.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2021

Researchers at Monash University in Australia have conducted a lifecycle analysis and net energy analysis (LCA/NEA) of a hypothetical large-scale solar-electrolysis plant for the production of green hydrogen. The NWIS comprises mostly gas-fired generation and has a GHG emission factor of 620 g CO 2 -e kWh -1.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 23, 2024

Selling more electric cars in Australia will have a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting all homes from gas, a Climate Council report has found. The post Electric cars will make bigger impact on emissions than electric homes, study finds appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 21, 2024

The federal government has been urged by the car lobby to keep its emission-cutting vehicle rules on track after the US revealed big changes to its fuel-efficiency standards. The post Australia under pressure to buckle on EV rules after US makes changes appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

MARCH 26, 2024

Australia will introduce a bill to parliament this week containing its first-ever vehicle emissions rule, a huge step forward for the country. But the rules make the same mistakes that have caused ballooning vehicle sizes in the US over the last decades.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The shift to sustainable truck transport is happening in many parts of the world, including Australia, where sales of electric trucks are starting to pick up. The country is committed to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2022

bp is undergoing pre-feed engineering for its proposed diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Western Australia. bp announced in October 2020 that it would cease fuel production at its Kwinana Refinery and convert it to an import terminal, helping to ensure ongoing security of fuel supply for Western Australia.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Japanese car giant Toyota has finally launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Australia, and used the occasion to complain about the federal government’s proposed vehicle emissions standards, saying… The post Toyota finally launches first electric vehicle in Australia, then says EV transition “too quick” appeared (..)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2020

Fortescue Metals Group and ATCO Australia have signed an agreement to explore the deployment of hydrogen vehicle fueling infrastructure in Western Australia. The project will serve as a showcase for hydrogen mobility in WA and support the transition to the next generation of zero-emission transport.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Scania and Rio Tinto are developing more agile autonomous haul trucks at a mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region to pursue potential environmental and productivity benefits. A Scania autonomous truck is loaded at Rio Tinto's Channar iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. Car brands, GWM included, are acutely aware of next year’s introduction of strict NVES emissions regulations coming to Australia. There are reasons here. So what’s on the cards?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2021

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released a report that outlines the significant potential for Australia to reshape its mining sector to capitalize on its rich critical materials resources and turn them into high purity materials and products through refining and manufacturing. —Dr Larry Marshall.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2021

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is awarding Alcoa of Australia $8.8 The development project has the potential to reduce carbon emissions in the alumina refining process significantly. The development project has the potential to reduce carbon emissions in the alumina refining process significantly. million (A$11.3

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Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Tesla Model 3 Highland might be at risk of a stop-delivery notice or recall over a compliance rule in Australia. Federal regulators in Australia are investigating the refresh Tesla Model 3 for breaching a motor-vehicle rule under the Australian Design Rules (ADR).

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 5, 2024

Australia's top selling fossil fuel car companies are responsible for more CO2 emissions than some of Australia's largest coal mines according to a damning new report from the Climate Council.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The latest report from Beyond Zero Emissions says we have the technology to cut our emissions as deeply as 80%, all we need to do is deploy. Dive into Beyond Zero Emissions’ vision is for a prosperous zero emissions Australia for more details beyond what we’re covering here.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2022

SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous heavy equipment, announced a collaboration with Siemens today to create an autonomous, zero emission heavy vehicle fleet for Obayashi Corporation. In May 2022, the companies began retrofitting the first 45 ton vehicle, which is expected to be ready by the end of 2022.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2022

Australia represents our third decarbonization hub around the world. Australia has exceptional renewable energy resources that can be transformed into liquid fuels and used in existing engines. The HIF Tasmania facility has been designed to be emissions-free, with the water for electrolysis primarily extracted from biowaste.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2018

An economically-sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia could soon be on the cards according to a blueprint released by CSIRO, the national science agency, which found that cost-competitiveness is firmly on the horizon. Source: CSIRO.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

But it has been confirmed that Australia will be among the first countries to get the new electric ute after production starts in 2025. It’s no wonder why, as the Isuzu D-MAX remains Australia’s third best-selling pick-up after the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. 2025 Isuzu D-Max EV concept sketch.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2020

South Australian manufacturer Hydrogen Direct Injection’s ( HYDI ) systems have been in various stages of development and testing since 2013 but are now on the verge of commercialization following encouraging testing results from the University of South Australia.

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Australia has long been among the less developed countries in the world in terms of electric vehicles, and now the country is finally going to make a push in this area. The new regulations will go some way to addressing Australia’s lagging position in electric vehicle development.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After more than a decade of campaigning, Australia now has a timeline for an effective vehicle efficiency standard. The post NVES: A big win for transport emissions and public health, but we can’t relax yet appeared first on The Driven. The EV community now has 30 days to push for the best possible outcome.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Production of Li 2 CO 3 from brine-based resources had less life cycle GHG emissions and freshwater consumption per tonne of Li 2 CO 3 than Li 2 CO 3 from ore-based resources. Kelly et al. This study establishes a baseline for current practices and shows us potential areas for improvement. 2021.105762.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. 100km and emissions of 228g CO2/km. 2024 Toyota Prado.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Team Global Express (TGE) plans to run 36 medium and 24 light rigid electric trucks in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. TGE is running the large-scale trial to judge the emissions reduction before assessing the replacement of the rest of its 6500-strong […].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2021

Rio Tinto has partnered with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to study whether hydrogen can replace natural gas in alumina refineries to reduce emissions. Rio Tinto is aiming to reach net zero emissions across its operations by 2050. Rio Tinto will conduct a $1.2-million —ARENA CEO Darren Miller.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The government of the state of Victoria in Australia is providing more than $1 million in funding to CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, that will enable it to partner with Swinburne University of Technology to establish the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2). Some of the features of the refueling station. Hydrogen Industry Mission.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 1, 2023

Norway's average new vehicle emissions are just one tenth of Australia's as EV and hybrid sales reach a stunning 97% in May. The post Norwegian new vehicle emissions plunge as plug-in electrics hit stunning 91% market share appeared first on The Driven.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Welcome to Australia, where a green-hydrogen boom is in full swing. Phantom projects are not a problem confined to Australia. Amid this noisy background, Queensland is home to the two projects most likely to boost the credibility of Australia’s green-hydrogen juggernaut in 2023. In 2021, Ark Energy took a stake in.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 18, 2023

Brisbane truck show highlighted just how far Australia trails the rest of the world on transitioning heavy transport to zero emissions. The post Electric trucks make inroads, but diesel still rules on Australia’s highway to emissions hell appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo by Marcus Reubenstein on Unsplash Australia will introduce a bill to parliament this week containing its first-ever vehicle emissions rule, a huge step forward for the country. Australia doesn’t have its own fuel efficiency standards, making it one of only two advanced countries without such a rule, alongside Russia.

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