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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
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RACV is calling on the Victorian Government to change the road rules to ensure emergency roadside assistance workers and tow truck drivers who work alongside fast-moving vehicles are protected, as well as their customers. Known as the Slow Down, Move Over rule, Victoria remains one of the few jurisdictions in Australia that does not have … Continued
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Media release Directed Technologies scoops bronze at prestigious AFR Most Innovative Companies Awards September 2023: Australian connected tech company, Directed Technologies, has been recognised as one of the top three leaders in Technology at the annual AFR Most Innovative Companies awards that were held in Sydney last week. The tech … Continued
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Cape York Peninsula residents may see an aircraft flying unusually low near RAAF Base Scherger next week as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks. The checks are being conducted by CASA to make sure instrument procedure flight paths at the aerodrome operate safely. CASA regulations require … Continued
