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New figures released today reveal that electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for over 14% of all new cars sold in Australia last month—the highest monthly share on record. Data from the Electric Vehicle Council and other sources reveal more than 15,300 battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were sold in March. This … Continued
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Australians will be locked out of cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars—and miss out on up to $3,000 a year in savings—if penalties are scrapped for car manufacturers that fail to meet pollution reduction targets under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). Without penalties, manufacturers have no incentive to bring the most modern—and cost-saving—vehicles to our shores. It … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 2025 The Coalition’s climate car crash policy for higher pollution and higher petrol costs Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is set to send another wrecking ball through Australia’s hard won, sensible climate policies, with reports indicating he plans to destroy the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards. Climate Council CEO Amanda … Continued
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Cutting the fuel excise could provide short-term relief for motorists but the best way to save money each day, month and year is by driving an EV, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The Coalition has pledged to cut the tax people pay at the bowser on petrol and diesel by 25c per litre for … Continued
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Just as it seemed that things could not get much worse for householders and travellers affected by floods in Queensland and northern NSW, a new threat has emerged from aggressive fire ants floating south to affect new areas with their painful presence. During floods, the invasive ants form rafts by linking their legs together, allowing … Continued
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With almost 27,000 number plates stolen across Victoria in 2024, representing a 45.8 per cent increase since 2023, RACV is calling on the Victorian Government to require new and second-hand vehicle dealerships to install number plates with anti-theft screws. This requirement could be phased in, starting with standard number plates. The latest data from the … Continued
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SEOUL, Korea–BUSINESS WIRE– SuperFreeze, a leader in cold chain logistics, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Alex Choi as its new Head of Korea, effective March 4, 2025. SuperFreeze is shaping the cold chain of the future, leading Asia’s transition to a sustainable cold chain by increasing the availability of quality food and … Continued
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) stands with Health and Safety Representatives (HSR’s) at Metro Tasmania taking decisive action to protect the safety of bus drivers following an alarming series of robberies and assaults on the public transport network. Effective from the beginning of operations tomorrow, Metro HSR’s have implemented a cease work direction on bus drivers from … Continued
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In response to growing concerns about vehicle theft and items being stolen from vehicles across Victoria, Neighbourhood Watch, supported by RACV, has launched: How safe is my vehicle?, an online quiz designed to help Victorian’s protect their cars and belongings from theft. The release of the new quiz is timely given new data released today … Continued
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LRC rebalances portfolio with partial sale of Tres Quebradas royalty, supplementing cash for new acquisitions and share repurchases (in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted) TORONTO–BUSINESS WIRE– Lithium Royalty Corp. (TSX: LIRC) (“LRC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the partial sale of its Tres Quebradas royalty to Triple … Continued
