Australia’s lack of EV policy could lead to repeat of ‘railway gauge’ muddle
Car industry agrees on need for unified federal EV policy to fend off pre-Federation style interstate chaos. But the federal government isn't listening.
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James Fernyhough
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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.
Victoria’s faulty numbers mean EVs will pay more tax than petrol cars
Controversial plan to charge EV drivers 2.5 cents per km means they will often pay more tax than drivers of new petrol cars.
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Daimler brings light-duty eCanter electric truck to Australia
German giant Daimler is taking limited orders in Australia for its first all-electric light duty truck, the Fuso eCanter.
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Eight in 10 Victorians support ban on petrol car sales by 2030
A panel of 211 ordinary Victorians have sent a very clear message to government: we want strong measures to support electric vehicles.
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Angus Taylor accused of promoting “misleading” EV emissions modelling
EV advocates call for ban on new fossil fuel cars by 2030, and say government fleets should be buying electric only by 2030 at the very least.
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Battery EVs to make up 50 per cent of global new car market by 2033
Report says electric vehicles will make up 50 per cent of car sales worldwide by 2033, and battery society will account for most emissions abated.
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