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Emissions Reduction News

Initial Real-World Testing Program Results Released

Australia's first Real-World Testing Program has unveiled meaningful disparities between laboratory test results and the actual on-road performance of vehicles, exposing concerns about fuel consumption and emissions levels. The recently…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 30, 2023

Electric Vehicles News

Victorian Government to Refund Electric Vehicle Taxes After High Court Ruling

Victoria's state government has made a landmark decision to reimburse electric vehicle (EV) owners for taxes collected, with interest, following a High Court ruling deeming the tax on EV drivers…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 30, 2023

Electric Vehicles News

Australian Business Fleets Driving the Transition to Electric Vehicles

The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) launched its EVs in Business Fleets Report last Thursday during a one-hour webinar which lasted almost two hours with 41 audience questions. Speakers during…

Australasian Fleet Management AssociationNovember 30, 2023

News Safety

Government Pledges $16.3 Million for Enhanced Vehicle Safety

The Australian Government has reaffirmed its support for the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), pledging $16.3 million over the next five years. The announcement came during ANCAP’s 30th Anniversary…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 30, 2023

Hydrogen News

South Australia Pioneers World’s First Legislation to Accelerate Hydrogen Projects

The South Australian Government has unveiled the pioneering Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023, marking a significant leap in fast-tracking hydrogen initiatives. This groundbreaking legislation has been tailored to propel…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 24, 2023

Electric Vehicles News

Research Predicts Dramatic Drop in EV Battery Costs

A recent report by Goldman Sachs Research has unveiled a promising outlook for the electric vehicle (EV) market, indicating a more rapid decline in battery pack prices than initially anticipated.…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 24, 2023

News Safety

ANCAP Safety: 30 Years of Safety Leadership

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Established in the early 1990s as the second NCAP globally, after the United States, ANCAP's star ratings…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 24, 2023

Fleet Management News

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: AfMA Launches Industry Development Program

In a move geared towards securing the future of fleet management, the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) proudly introduces the Industry Development Program (IDP). This visionary initiative is crafted to…

Australasian Fleet Management AssociationNovember 24, 2023

News Uncategorized

Welcoming Tanwir Dadarkar to the Western Australia Chapter Committee of AfMA

AfMA is thrilled to welcome Tanwir Dadarkar to the Western Australia Chapter Committee. Tanwir brings a wealth of experience and a profound passion for road safety and fleet technology, making him a valuable addition…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 16, 2023

News Safety

Motoring Body Pushes for Safer Roads through Data Transparency

In a bid to prioritise road safety and influence the allocation of $50 billion in federal road funding over the next five years, the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) and its…

Anby AlcomendasNovember 16, 2023

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