As voice-guided driving becomes more commonplace, a new study shows that adding a personal voice to vehicles can actually cause more accidents. [ + ]

Make a note if you're thinking about attending the All-Energy Australia conference and exhibition this year — delegate registrations for the event will open on 20 June. [ + ]

Caltex Australia has unveiled Caltex Telematics, an innovative telematics technology that gives businesses real-time information on driver and vehicle performance, as well as the ability to predict future mechanical faults. [ + ]

Around 800 new properties across Perth will now have access to power from under the ground as projects to remove overhead power distribution networks continue full steam ahead. [ + ]

The Light Bulb Saver app shows users how choosing energy-efficient lights can help save money. Aimed firmly at the householder, it helps identify the best light bulbs to replace incandescent and halogen bulbs — and what savings can be achieved by transitioning to LED or CFL light sources. It also provides tips for choosing the right lighting for each room in a house. [ + ]

Pronto Software has unveiled a new-look cloud division, Pronto Cloud Managed Solutions. Previously known as Pronto Hosted Services, the rebrand is in direct response to consumer demand, with up to 70% of the company's customers choosing to implement a cloud solution. [ + ]

Tradies and builders in the nation's $200 billion building industry are big winners from the Budget, according to MBA CEO Wilhelm Harnisch. [ + ]

Greens MP Adam Bandt says the Australian energy system is in need of a new statutory authority. He has introduced the Renew Australia Bill 2016 into the House of Representatives to support this endeavour ahead of the upcoming federal election. [ + ]

New battery storage installation guidelines developed by the Clean Energy Council are being hailed as a welcome step on Australia's path to a low-emissions future, according to Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt. [ + ]

CSIRO is working on a new type of membrane which it hopes will boost the performance of fuel cells by a factor of four, subsequently transforming the electric vehicle industry. [ + ]

After a troubled few months for Telstra, the company has announced a plan to commit $50 million toward network failure prevention. This comes after a process of review which delivered three key outcomes, according to COO Kate McKenzie. [ + ]

The global smart grid data management market will reach US$380 million in revenue by 2020, according to new research by Technavio. At present, the Asia-Pacific region accounts for 16.43% of total revenue. [ + ]

Earlier this year, Fire and Emergency Services Minister for Queensland Bill Byrne instigated changes to state legislation around the installation of smoke detectors with the aim of reducing the number of house fire fatalities. New dwellings and properties undergoing substantial renovation must comply from 2017. [ + ]

An 11% spike in the Australian road toll over the last 12 months is behind a call for the nation's motorists to 'Stop Driving Blind'. In the last year alone, 1200 Australians have lost their lives and 30,000 were seriously injured on our roads, with in-car distraction being identified as a leading cause of crashes. [ + ]

The Turnbull government has announced a pilot mentoring program to support women in the building and construction industry. [ + ]