Initiatives by the company Holden to produce an ethanol-compatible motor, as well as working with biofuel producer Coskata to potentially build an ethanol plant in Australia.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/12/08/2440670.htm




Australian students gathered in Maryborough, Victoria on the weekend to display and test their self-made environmentally friendly cars.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/11/21/2426016.htm




The Australian federal government has been advised by the cycling industry to invest immediately in bicycle infrastructure in the nation’s capitol cities, and make long term savings.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/15/2391333.htm




Australian researchers say biofuels made from the stubble left over from harvesting grains could replace around one fifth of the volume of petrol used in Australia.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/22/2370634.htm




The Federal Government has put forward eight possible measures to reduce carbon emissions from Australian cars.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/13/2363701.htm




Motorists are being urged to reconsider the virtues of car pooling for cutting traffic, fuel costs and improving air quality.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/08/21/2342585.htm




A much cheaper fuel cell could be on its way thanks a new cathode built by Australian researchers.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/08/02/2322139.htm




Article warning of a shortfall in the Australian Government’s new emissions trading scheme in 2010, which may not provide enough compensation to consumers and industry in regards to liquid fuel prices.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23949561-5012321,00.html




Car manufacturer Holden says it will offer motor vehicles with better fuel efficiency before the end of the year.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/10/2270631.htm




With energy prices going through the roof, an alternative lifestyle powered by solar panels and wind turbines has suddenly become more appealing to some.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/27/2256670.htm




Two newlyweds have arrived in Brisbane on their eco-friendly four-wheel drive adventure using fish and chip oil instead of fuel.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/20/2250658.htm





A new report is warning greenhouse gas emissions from aeroplanes are rising dramatically, with the authors predicting emissions will more than double over the next 20 years.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/02/2233767.htm





The NRMA is calling on the Federal Government to give subsidies to companies that switch to using greener fuels in their vehicle fleets.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/17/2219416.htm




A new survey has found three-quarters of Australian drivers are reluctant to use ethanol blends and biofuels.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/16/2218214.htm





A retired Queensland scientist says he has developed technology that could fast-track the widespread use of electric cars.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/15/2217049.htm




The Federal Government's review of the aviation industry will look at how it can cut greenhouse gas emissions.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/10/2213601.htm





New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma has demanded that more State Government departments use ethanol fuel in their vehicle fleets.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/09/2211793.htm




Building environmentally friendly vehicles and supporting innovation for export are likely to be the focus of a discussion paper on the future of automotive tariffs, to be released today.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/
0,25197,23457314-11949,00.html




The majority of Australian airline passengers have failed to embrace carbon offset programs, but airline officials remain optimistic they will take up the cause. Figures released yesterday by low-cost carrier Jetstar show that just one in eight of its passengers is taking advantage of its program, which allows passengers to pay a small extra fee to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. The airline claimed its program was the most successful in the world, suggesting take-up at other airlines may be even worse.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/
0,25197,23099712-11949,00.html