Germany scores hybrid goal
Germany showed why it still leads automotive technology with this week’s launch of a zero-emission hybrid bus
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Bus industry unfazed by new fuel tax
While the trucking and taxi industries are troubled by a new tax on alternative fuels, the bus industry says there’s little to worry about
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Transport's inclusion in carbon tax a must: Nye
ARA CEO writes to PM and transport ministers telling them a carbon tax must include fuel when it is introduced
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Moonee Valley squeeze still aims to please
It will be a tight squeeze again at Moonee Valley racecourse for the BusVic Maintenance Conference and Bus Expo, with crowd numbers swelling
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Increase is coming, but ACCC says fuel prices are fine
Motorists told to brace for another fuel price rise, as the competition watchdog says costs are not too high
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Fleet Advantage launches new fuel card
Fleet Advantage has launched a new discount fuel card that is ideal for commercial transport operators
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Fuel tank to fight underground storage rules
NSW bus and coach operators could be the beneficiaries of a portable above-ground diesel storage option just released
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Spend more fuel tax on roads: RACQ
Queensland motoring body says motorists want the Federal Government to spend more of the fuel tax on roads
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FEDERAL BUDGET: Excise revenue tipped to rise
Fuel excise revenue fell this financial year, but Budget banks on diesel consumers to give it a boost
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FEDERAL BUDGET: $5bn handed out in tax credits
ATO hands out $5 billion in fuel tax credits this year, but cost of scheme is due to rise
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IPA calls for kilometre charging scheme
Governments urged to abolish existing road charges in favour of a 7.9 cents per kilometre fee
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Diesel prices fall marginally
Diesel prices fall one cent, but recent disruptions to airlines in Europe may lead to sharper declines
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Rego, fuel charges to increase from July 1
Federal Government rejects industry proposal to delay new heavy vehicle charges, announcing an increase from July 1
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Diesel prices continue rollercoaster ride
Transport operators continue to ride the rollercoaster of diesel prices, as demonstrated by terminal gate pricing
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Oil price surge sees Virgin up surcharge
Virgin Blue has announced it will increase its fuel surcharge fee as a result of record high oil prices.
Domestic flight
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BIC introduces discount fuel scheme
Members of the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) will be eligible to participate in the BIC Fuel Card Scheme as of
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Call to scrap Qld fuel subsidy scheme
A leading academic has called on the Queensland government to scrap its fuel subsidy scheme and redirect the funds to
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Premier confirms fuel subsidy will stay
The fuel subsidy scheme will be retained after fears it would be abolished to fund public service pay claims.
Queensland rural
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Clean diesels can be swapped
New low sulphur diesels can be swapped between brands and processors without harming engines.
At the BAV Melbourne maintenance conference, Mobil
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Fuel tax inquiry suggestions rejected
The Howard government has rejected a new report recommending a substantial overhaul of fuel taxes, including the re-introduction of twice-yearly
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