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

Australian Government Media Releases

Carbon capture power plant 'won't happen overnight'
'Victorian Energy Minister Peter Batchelor is predicting a coal-fired power station with carbon capture technology could be operating in Victoria within five years.

Green Car Innovation Fund revs up
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - Media Statement - 24-04-2009

Strong IP growth for green innovations
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - Media Statement - 24-04-2009
A 250 per cent jump in green trade marks in the energy sector over the past five years - compared to the previous five years - is one indicator showing strong growth in intellectual property (IP) applications for green technologies in Australia.

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

Algae could fuel cars and jobs

PORTFOLIO: Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
SNIPPET: CSIRO Energy Transformed researcher Dr Tom Beer and his team discovered the humble organisms' green credentials during a detailed life-cycle analysis of the benefits of algal biodiesel. Algae thrive on carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), which means that environmentally damaging CO 2 emissions from industry could also become a useful resource. Algal biodiesel could also offer a number of other benefits.

Green Car Fund -public invited to consultation sessions

23/01/2009 - Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today invited the public to attend consultation sessions on the Rudd Government's $1.3 billion Green Car Innovation Fund to be held early next month.

The Green Car Innovation Fund, which commences from 1 July 2009, will provide assistance over ten years to encourage the design, development and manufacture of low-emission, fuel-efficient cars and components in Australia.

Auto makers pegging hopes on electric,hybrid vehicles

14/01/2009 - Auto makers are pegging their hopes for a recovery on electric and hybrid vehicles, with a large number of prototypes unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week.

Daimler, Toyota and General Motors, as well as industry newcomer BYD of China showcased new electric vehicles, while several others announced plans for battery-powered cars and trucks by 2012.

Manufacturers point to buyers' preoccupations of late with tailpipe emissions linked to global warming, and soaring petrol prices -- which have actually retreated in recent months but are trending upwards over the longterm.

The Cost and Effectiveness of Policies to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

This Round Table investigates the effectiveness and costs of various mitigation options in road transport, and discusses the distribution of abatement efforts across sectors of the economy.
Now available from the Online Bookshop.

Vehicle fuel efficiency

Vehicle fuel efficiency: Potential measures to encourage the uptake of more fuel efficient, low carbon emission vehicles
Australian Transport Council and the Environment Protection and Heritage Council Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Working Group
This discussion paper examines eight potential measures to encourage the uptake of more fuel efficient, low carbon emission vehicles. Posted 22-09-2008

VEHICLE EMISSIONS : TRADE UNIONS DEFEND APPLICATION OF CO2 STANDARDS IN 2012.

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) regrets the vote by the European Parliament's Industry Committee, which weakens the proposals aimed at forcing automotive manufacturers to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger cars.