Perth-based e-scooter maker Vmoto booms in Europe, but not Australia
The vast majority of scooters were sold in Europe, even though the company is Perth-based and bikes are made in China.
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James Fernyhough is a reporter at RenewEconomy and The Driven. He has worked at The Australian Financial Review and the Financial Times, and is interested in all things related to climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
James Fernyhough is a reporter at RenewEconomy and The Driven. He has worked at The Australian Financial Review and the Financial Times, and is interested in all things related to climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Electric bus maker BusTech plans NSW factory to meet state demand
BusTech hopes to take advantage of the NSW government's plan to completely electrify its bus network by 2030.
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Controversial state EV taxes could be blocked at federal level
The federal Greens have written a law that would penalise states for taxing EV owners, describing such moves as a "terrible idea."
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EVs smash petrol cars on emissions, even with a coal-powered grid
Study shows switching to 100 per cent battery EVs will slash greenhouse gas emissions, even in a coal-dominated grid. With more renewables, the savings are huge.
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States must ramp up electric bus plans if they are to meet net zero pledges
New report says states need to accelerate plans for zero emissions buses if they are to meet their net zero targets.
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NRMA demands urgent reforms to prepare for electric vehicle revolution
NRMA calls for reforms - including changing FBT to focus on emissions rather than price, and excluding battery electrics from luxury tax - to help Australia catch up with EV transition.
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