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Toyota Prius Goes Coast-To-Coast: Sets Fuel Efficiency Record

A hypermiler drove a Toyota Prius from Los Angeles to New York City, setting the record for the lowest fuel consumption for a coast-to-coast drive.

InsideEVs · Sep 12, 2024

6 Smart Tips for Buying a Brand New SUV on Any Budget

According to a report, almost one in two cars sold in the United Arab Emirates are sport utility vehicles. This highlights the popularity of this type of vehicle in the country.

inkl · Sep 2, 2024

Top Hybrid Sedans Under ,000 For Budget-Conscious Buyers

Explore top hybrid sedans under ,000 for fuel efficiency and eco-friendly driving. Choose from Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius, Camry, Sonata, Honda Accor...

At last, Australia has fuel efficiency standards – but they’re weaker than they could have been

After decades of debate and no action, Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard has finally passed federal parliament. It will apply to new cars sold from July next year.

The Conversation · May 21, 2024

Labor and Greens gag debate on fuel efficiency standards in deal on offshore gas bill

Procedural moves outrage Coalition, independent MPs and senator David Pocock, who says government ‘selling us out’

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

Car companies spending up on ads for SUVs despite Australia’s new fuel efficiency standards

Advertising expenditure on the large, highly polluting vehicles leapt by 29% between 2022 and 2023

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024

Car prices won't spike under new efficiency standards

Australians won't be stung with higher car prices as a result of new fuel efficiency standards put forward by the Albanese government.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

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Afternoon Update: Labor unveils fuel efficiency standard; Crown keeps Melbourne casino licence; and Diddy’s properties raided

Changes to the bill ease the rules for a raft of Australia’s most popular SUVs

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Steep discounts needed to buoy EV sales, cut emissions

If Australia wants to buoy electric vehicles sales and reduce emissions, the price of EVs must be slashed, the nation's peak motoring body says.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024

Labor open to 'sensible' changes to fuel standards

The Albanese government will consider "good faith" suggestions for its proposed fuel efficiency standards, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

AAP · Mar 10, 2024

Anthony Albanese flatly denies claim Thai PM asked for slowing of fuel efficiency standards

According to Thai government Srettha Thavisin asked for new standards to be gradually implemented to protect exports

The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024

Bowen's plea for car makers ahead of fuel standards

The energy minister has urged car makers to act in good faith ahead of talks on new fuel efficiency standards.

AAP · Mar 5, 2024

Cars sold in Australia in 2023 emitted as much CO2 as 156 coalmines, analysis shows

Finding comes as public consultation for proposed fuel efficiency standard closes, with advocates warning of loophole for SUVs

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024

Fuel standard supporters slam talk of ute price spike

Claims a fuel efficiency standard will force up the price of popular utes and SUVs have been rejected by climate and vehicle groups as misleading.

AAP · Feb 9, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024

Labor’s fuel efficiency standards mean all new cars could be EVs by 2035, industry group says

Experts say Albanese government plan should provide a greater choice of electric cars but Coalition calls savings claims a ‘lie’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2024

Fuel efficiency standards: Labor unveils proposal, highlighting petrol savings of $1,000 a year for motorists

Coalition-led scare campaign predicted for plan to place yearly cap on emissions for new cars sold in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024

‘Paying too much’: what could you save on your holiday road trip if Australia had fuel-efficiency standards?

Climate Council finds average Australian car needs more petrol to travel same distance as more efficient models common overseas

The Canberra Times · Jan 10, 2024

Switching to an EV could save Canberrans hundreds on their next road trip

Researchers say drivers are avoiding road trips due to petrol costs.

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2024

Utes and SUVs make up entire top 10 in record year of new car sales in Australia

The Ford Ranger usurped Toyota’s HiLux as the most sold car model, while battery EVs accounted for 7.2% of sales

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023

Australian EV sales have increased by 185% since 2022

Industry experts say electric vehicle sales figures could be higher if the government stops delaying fuel efficiency standards

Kiplinger · Nov 10, 2023

Biden Plans Slate of Regulations from Clean Power to Fuel Efficiency: The Kiplinger Letter

The White House is poised to roll out an expansive slate of regulations — getting things shipshape, before the next election.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Labor’s EV strategy ‘hamstrung’ by delayed fuel efficiency standard, advocates say

Exclusive: Climate and transport groups argue electric vehicles plan has had little impact in the six months since its release

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023

Public consultation ‘overwhelmingly’ supports fuel efficiency standard for cars, Labor says

Chris Bowen says the standard is needed to improve access to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars in Australia

The Canberra Times · Jun 10, 2023

Lobbying begins as car industry sweats on a low-risk fuel efficiency strategy

Has time run out for a cautious approach on future vehicle emissions?

Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023

Telling the truth about the past must trump our comfortable histories

Are we meant to forget history to appease monarchists?

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