diesel Archives - Renew Economy

Commentary

Australia is stuck in a vicious circle of diesel fuel dependence. Chinese electric trucks offer a way out
Australia remains extraordinarily dependent on imported diesel to move freight and support much of its industrial economy. We should look to China for a new strategy.
Michael Barnard

Jul 16, 2026

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Electrification

“Makes no sense:” Fortescue launches major campaign to slash diesel tax rebates for big miners
Iron ore giant launches national ad campaign to highlight Australians how much diesel tax rebate goes to giant miners.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 21, 2026

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Commentary

Diesel nation: Australia is still pumping billions in the wrong direction as oil hyperinflation hits
One of the biggest opportunities Australia has to cut its exposure to international energy shocks is to reform the diesel fuel rebate. The solutions are staring us in the face.
Matt Pollard & AM Jonson

Apr 16, 2026

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Renewables

Solar, batteries and electric boats: 100 pct renewable plan to save Pacific Islands from crippling cost of diesel
Proposal to help Pacific Islands get to 100 pct renewables and slash crippling cost of diesel could form key part of partnership with Australia for UN climate conference.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 9, 2025

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Fuel tax exemptions make no sense – for the climate or the economy
New report argues fuel tax credits should be removed for on-road users, and halved for off-road users, to drive emissions reductions and save billions.
Marion Terrill & Natasha Bradshaw

Feb 6, 2023

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New government subsidies deepen Australia’s reliance on fossil fuels for transport
Morrison government policies are working to grow Australia’s dependence on transport fuels, rather than improving energy security.
Ketan Joshi

Jan 12, 2021

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Taylor allows jet fuel to be converted to diesel, as oil offered lifeline and EVs ignored
Taylor allows refiners to convert excess jet fuel into diesel for vehicles as part of a broader oil industry package that once again ignores electric vehicles.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 15, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Brisbane looks to electric buses, W.A. opts for diesel dinosaurs
Brisbane Metrol looks to clean transport options, in stark contrast to Western Australia, which has decided to buy 900 new diesel buses.
Bridie Schmidt

Mar 25, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Charging your EV with diesel is greener than you think
A group of outback EV drivers test out using an EV charger powered by a diesel generator, and the results are promising.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 17, 2018

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Renewables

Plan to shift Kimberley to renewables could save $15m a year
Kimberley Clean Energy Roadmap reveals 60-90% mix of solar, battery storage and wind power can out-compete diesel or fracked gas on cost across the region.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 7, 2018

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WA nickel miner to slash diesel bill with 7MW solar
WA nickel miner claims “first” solar hybrid plant on an Australian mine primarily funded on commercial basis.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 26, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla EV charged with diesel generator still cleaner than conventional car
Critics argue EVs charged with fossil fuelled electricity are as dirty, if not dirtier than conventional ICE cars. We put that to the test.
Robert Dean

Feb 13, 2018

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