Electric vehicles get double government boost
Two separate initiatives have been announced to improve the development of electric vehicles as well as the availability of charging points
Research into electric vehicles will receive a boost of £10m thanks to investment from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board, while another initiative will focus on making it easier to charge...

$20M Automotive Supply Chain Program

The electric revolution is on track
The race to bring electric vehicles to market has begun. It will profoundly change the way we think about transport and energy – even offering to turn the nation's vehicle fleet into a giant reservoir for renewable energy. 1 Sep 2009 7:00 AM

US climate change bill hits new Senate delay
Legislation delayed for weeks, to be unveiled later in September. 1 Sep 2009 6:12 AM

China Sunergy gets 10 MW Australian contract
Solar cell maker to supply solar modules to Nue. 1 Sep 2009 12:24 AM

Driving towards sustainability by transforming cars, fuel and mobility - by Professor Dan Sperling
http://bitre.gov.au/Info.aspx?ResourceId=725

Urban water reform report released - media release 4 August 2009
PORTFOLIO: Environment, Water, Heritage and the ArtsURL: http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/kelly/2009/mr20090804.html
A new report by Global Access Partners Urban Water Forum would make a significant contribution to the debate over how best to secure urban water supplies, Parliamentary Secretary for Water, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly, said today. 'The report looks at the particular challenges for urban water management, highlighted by the drought, in achieving urban water supply investment.

Holden introduces a new green engine
Kim Carr - Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - Media Statement - 04-08-2009

Renewables a cottage industry - Nuclear science boss
Ford Aust drops Focus sedan locally but to go greener
Aquaflow, Solray join up in bid to turn algae into biofuel
Castlemaine shows businesses how to cut emissions
Power plant claims it attains 90 percent carbon capture

ACT welcomes Australia-first electric car plans
http://www.chiefminister.act.gov.au/media.php?v=8252

Start your car with a laser to cut your carbon
Carbon Trust provides funding for new low carbon ignition technology

Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Working Group Final Report - July 2009
http://www.atcouncil.gov.au/documents/vfe_finalreport_09.aspx

Australian Government Working On Scheme For Greener Car Industry
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT is developing a scheme to help build a greener, more efficient car industry in Australia. First announced by Prime Minister Rudd in November last year, the Automotive Transformation Scheme replaces the Howard Government's Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS), bringing a greater focus to innovation, with increased Federal [...]

Australian Government Media Releases

Australia leads the world; all-electric car gets the thumbs up
Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Transport and Regional Development, Minister for Local Government, Leader of the House - Media Statement - 09-04-2009

Mitsubishi's electric car given green light on Aust roads

Financial crisis will put the 'brake' on Aussie green cars

17/11/2008 - Holden and Ford may be too poor to develop a green car in Australia, even with government help, as the global financial crisis threatens the survival of their Michigan-based parent companies, analysts say.

The Rudd government more than doubled its green car innovation fund this week to $1.3 billion, pledging to give car makers $1 for every $3 they spent on developing an environmentally-friendly vehicle.

But with General Motors and Ford on the verge of a crash, a veteran car industry watcher says Australia's motoring future may lie with little-known Chinese and Indian car companies.

A new car plan for a greener future

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today announced a $6.2 billion plan to make the automotive industry more economically and environmentally sustainable by 2020.

The Green Car Plan will feature an expanded $1.3 billion Green Car Innovation Fund which will provide Australian car companies with the opportunity to receive Government funding to design and sell environmentally friendly cars.

Auto makers falling short of EU emissions standards

By author@nospam.vnunet.com (James Murray) on transport

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 26 August 2008 at 10:55:00

Lawmakers urged to stick to guns over tough new emissions targets

As European law makers prepare to finalise tough new legislation governing vehicle carbon emissions, fresh evidence has emerged confirming that Europe's top car manufacturers are set to fall short of...