Australia slow shift to EVs is putting carbon budget at risk
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Australia’s slow uptake of electric vehicles could blow out the carbon budget, and a target of 50% EV sales 2030 was needed to keep the country on track.
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Calls to abolish luxury car tax for EVs, as government loosens threshold for petrol cars
CommentsPetition calls for removal of luxury car tax, which has remained static for electric vehicles in recent years while the threshold has been steadily relaxed for petrol and diesel cars.
Tesla Model 3 finally on sale in Australia: pricing, specs and everything you need to know
CommentsThe Tesla Model 3 online order page goes live in Australia, with first deliveries in August.
Musk says Australia can meet 50pct electric car target well before 2030
CommentsIs a 50% electric vehicle target too ambitious? Elon Musk says it can be met well before the 2030 deadline.
Electric cars can smooth grid and reduce energy prices, report says
CommentsIlluminating report shows that electric cars could in fact lower electricity prices and stabilise the grid, while energy minister responsible for agency that commissioned the report says the opposite.
