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CDC NSW OPENS NEW ROUSE HILL BUS DEPOT

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (30 May 2025) – CDC NSW, a subsidiary of ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia, is transforming Northwest Sydney’s transportation landscape with the grand opening of the $55 million Rouse Hill Bus Depot that is futureproofed to host a fleet of 200 electric buses. The modern, purpose built 4.1 hectare facility will employ up to 300 … Continued

ATO helps PHEV novated lease drivers claim home charging costs

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The Australian Taxation Office has issued new guidance for workers to claim home electricity charging costs for their plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), a move that the nation’s novated leasing body has described as common sense and overdue. Workers who own a battery electric vehicle have been able to use a shortcut method to determine home … Continued

Groundbreaking safety alert system for motorcyclists put through paces

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Demonstration of groundbreaking new smart safety alert system for motorcyclists  Thursday, May 29, 11am-1pm AEST  TOYOTA Centre of Excellence – Autodrome, Altona North  Researchers from La Trobe University are shaping the future of motorcycle safety by trialling a connected motorcycle system that delivers real-time alerts to riders about immediate road hazards, aiming to reduce crashes … Continued

RACV PROVIDES SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR EV DRIVERS

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RACV is encouraging EV drivers to adopt specific safety practices, as Victoria experiences continued growth in zero-emission vehicle ownership. Sales of Battery Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles reached almost 117,000 across Australia from April 2024 to end March 2025, according to the latest Australian Automotive Associations EV Index. With EVs becoming increasingly common … Continued

RACV SAYS BUCKLE UP, AS SEATBELT FINES RAISE SERIOUS CONCERNS

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RACV is urging all Victorians to wear their seatbelts every time they are in a vehicle, following alarming new figures that show more than 8,500 drivers were caught not wearing a seatbelt in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, totalling over $3.3 million in fines. Victorian Police data suggests that the state could … Continued

More customers ripped off by Toyota Finance through sale of “Add-on” insurance Class Action launched to accompany unfair dealer loans class action

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26 May 2025 More customers ripped off by Toyota Finance through sale of “Add-on” insurance Class Action launched to accompany unfair dealer loans class action  Australians who bought cars using Toyota Finance may have paid thousands extra for “junk” insurance which offered them no value and may have been added onto their loan without their … Continued

CDC NSW Unveils New $650,000 Driver Facilities at Terrey Hills Depot

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23 May 2025: CDC NSW has officially opened new driver and staff facilities at its Terrey Hills Depot, marking a significant investment in employee wellbeing and operational excellence. The $650,000 amenities reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to creating superior working environments for the team members who keep Sydney moving every day.   The new facility … Continued

Monash spinout Kite Magnetics secures AU$3.6M funding to radically improve electric vehicle efficiency

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Kite Magnetics, a pioneering spinout from Monash University, has secured AU$3.6M (US$2.2M) in funding from SQM Lithium Ventures to advance Aeroperm®, a revolutionary nanocrystalline magnetic material designed to enhance the efficiency of electric motors and generators. Aeroperm® significantly increases the efficiency of electric motors, enabling electric vehicles to travel farther on a single charge. This … Continued