Car makers want to replace licence fees, rego and fuel excise with a tax on how far you drive
The car industry is urging the federal government to lead a national overhaul of vehicle registration, stamp duty, licence fees […]
‘Laughing stock of the world’: Minister’s warning over electric car tax
NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance has proposed subsidising car parks, waiving stamp duty and giving access to transit lanes for
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Victoria announces $3000 subsidy for electric vehicles, sets sales target
Buyers of electric and hydrogen vehicles will be subsidised, with half of all new cars sold to be zero-emission by
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Quick-thinking motorists spray car thieves with PETROL after forecourt robbery bid
THIS is the astonishing moment a driver filling up his car douses three hooded men with petrol during an attempted
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Federal government’s $539.2 million investment into hydrogen and carbon capture welcomed by industry
Australia’s peak body for the oil and gas industry said the federal government’s investment of more than $539.2 million for
Virgin, 7-Eleven set to launch ‘points for petrol’ partnership
Fill ’er up: you’ll soon be able to earn Velocity points at 7-Eleven petrol pumps. Virgin Australia is expected to
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Green tick of approval for hydrogen station in Fyshwick
The ACT’s public hydrogen refuelling station in Fyshwick is the first in Australia to receive official zero carbon certification. It
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7-Eleven franchisees say a ‘dire’ labor shortage is threatening their ability to keep stores open overnight
Owners say reopening many 7-Eleven locations 24-hours isn’t feasible with the current worker shortage. The service industry is struggling with
Green-tinged miners say it’s too early to dump diesel rebate billions
Big miners say their adoption of hydrogen and battery-powered vehicle is at an embryonic stage and their experimentation with new
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Brakes put on NSW’s plans to tax electric vehicles for using roads
The NSW Government has slammed the brakes on moves to slap a tax on electric vehicles (EVs). NSW Treasurer Dominic
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In Mount Isa, electric cars are driving the economy — but not the people
Key points: Analyst Tim Treadgold says electric cars are behind a strong copper market, which is one of north-west Queensland’s
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Europe oil firms post huge profits as crude rebounds
European oil majors have posted strong quarterly profits as a recovery in crude prices fuelled their rebound from the coronavirus
Europe oil firms post huge profits as crude rebounds Read More »
Study shows one in five return to petrol cars after owning an electric vehicle
Lack of charging technology is being blamed for 20 per cent of ex-EV owners switching back to cars with combustion
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How To Behave In The Event Of A Robbery
The first step to dealing with any emergency at your petrol business is remaining calm, and knowing what steps to
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The Top 8 Essential Cleaning Equipment For Your Petrol Station
Keeping your petrol station clean is essential to maintaining customer satisfaction and brand reputation. However, this necessary upkeep can be
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How 7 Eleven responded to Covid-19 using technology
7 Eleven is a global success story in the convenience store category. In Australia, the business has over 700 locations.
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NSW Treasurer flags distance-based tax on electric vehicles
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has flagged imposing a distanced-based tax on electric vehicles but not before a more substantial take-up
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NSW police investigate armed robbery at Williamtown
Police are investigating an armed robbery in the Hunter early this morning. About 3.30am today (Tuesday 26 May 2020), a
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Viva refining subsidy grows after rivals close plants
Viva Energy will reap a bigger taxpayer subsidy for its Geelong oil refinery than initially anticipated after rivals, including ExxonMobil
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Calls to phase out fossil fuel subsidies after speculation about net-zero emissions target
Key points: The Australia Institute says fossil fuel subsidies cost more than Army capabilities in the budget There are big
Shell and BP bounce back into profit even as oil’s glory days fade
Covid dealt fossil fuel giants a heavy blow, but demand is lifting revenues again in a last hurrah before decarbonisation
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Triangle signs storage deal with BP
Triangle Energy has entered into an agreement with BP for the storage of its crude oil at the BP Kwinana
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Independently owned Metco Petroleum will now service the Ipswich area after the closure of BP Silkstone earlier this week
Motorists report seeing workers removing BP branding from a popular servo as rumours swirl A NEW service station has set
Man charged following two armed robberies at service stations – Greenacre
A man has been charged after he allegedly robbed and attempted to rob two service stations in half an hour
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Honda to go all electric by 2040 including Australia
One of the world’s biggest car makers has announced a huge change to its vehicles that will affect its local
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MPs want Parliament to charge ahead on electric cars
A cross-party delegation of federal MPs has called for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to be installed at Parliament House, as
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Hydrogen hubs to fuel a green energy bonanza
Australia’s biggest energy investors — including iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest — are backing dozens of hydrogen projects spanning the
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Chevron, Toyota announce alliance on hydrogen technology
Chevron and Toyota announced Wednesday a first step towards a strategic alliance to commercialize hydrogen, which is seen as an
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Victorian government slammed for ‘worst EV policy in the world’
An unlikely group of 25 companies and organisations, including car manufacturers and environmental groups, have published an open letter to
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Environmental and auto groups join forces to fight Victoria’s tax on EVs
Major car manufacturers and environmental groups have penned an open letter urging the Victorian government not to introduce the “worst
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