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The High Court’s decision to strike down Victoria’s ill-considered electric vehicle tax is a win for Australian motorists, a win for the environment, and a win for the national interest, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. A majority of the High Court today ruled in favour of two Victorian drivers electric car drivers, Chris Vanderstock … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 18 October 2023 1 in 2 Aussie SMEs don’t trust motor dealerships offer competitive financing 56% of businesses lack confidence that dealerships provide competitive financing The lack of confidence is highest among micro businesses, at 66% Just 3% of SMEs would automatically accept dealer finance without seeking other options SMEs make up … Continued
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At 9:45am on Wednesday 18 October, the High Court of Australia will hand down its judgement on the state of Victoria’s electric vehicle (EV) tax – dubbed “the World’s Worst EV Policy.” Two Victorian electric vehicle drivers, Chris Vanderstock and Kathleen Davies, brought the constitutional challenge in September 2021, arguing that the State of Victoria … Continued
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16 October 2023, Canberra – Skykraft, the world’s only comprehensive space-enabled Air Traffic Management (ATM) service provider, has completed a planned funding round. This investment will provide over AUD$100 million to take Skykraft through to the deployment of the initial air traffic management constellation in 2025. ‘Skykraft’s space-based ATM capability will deliver on a clearly … Continued
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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority Board is deepening its expertise with the appointment of Dr Tarryn Kille as its newest member. Dr Kille is an experienced aviation professional with extensive experience across aviation research, regulatory policy and operations. Beginning her career as a professional pilot and flight instructor, she is now an Associate … Continued
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The world’s fastest electric vehicle over 1000km on a single charge is aiming for more glory when it competes in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge next month. UNSW Sydney’s Sunswift 7, a student-built solar-powered car, is attempting to claim the honours against teams from across the globe in an amazing race that covers over 3500km from Darwin … Continued
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A new way for businesses to access EV charging is set to roll out nationally, with a new business model supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Melbourne-based EV charging company JET Charge has launched the $24.9 million Charging as a Service Project, offering a new way for fleet operators to pay for EV … Continued
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Crowdsourced traffic data can help ease time stuck in traffic, says UNSW transport expert. A UNSW transport expert may have the found the solution to one of the biggest pet peeves of drivers: sitting in traffic. Prof. Vinayak Dixit, from UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has developed traffic signal technology that … Continued
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Australia’s first anthropometry dataset has revealed we are stacking on about 3kg every ten years – with big implications for transport design, including how big airline seats should be. Anthropometry is the study of measuring human body sizes and shapes. The ground-breaking study conducted by academics at the University of South Australia for … Continued
