Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, Author at The Driven IO

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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

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A $440 million electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in with national scheme
Road-user charge forecast to collect $440 million in its first three years, with EV drivers charged more than 3c per kilometre and plug-in hybrid drivers charged 2.4c.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 31, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

One of Australia’s biggest ports swaps out diesel trucks for battery electrics, to save money and emissions
Owner of one of Australia’s biggest ports says it has made big savings on costs, and emissions, after swapping half its diesel fleet for heavy-duty battery electric trucks.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 14, 2026

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EV Sales

New and used EV sales hit 50,000 in Australia in June, as second-hand market awaits surge in lease expiries
Electric vehicles are making inroads into Australia’s second-hand market, a report has found, as more drivers take action to avoid rising fuel costs.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 13, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

“Imagine a city that’s pollution-free:” Volvo delivers first 10 Australia-made battery electric trucks, with 700 km range
Ten heavy-duty electric trucks have rolled off an Australian production line in a move experts say could slash emissions and change the way freight moves around the nation.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jul 8, 2026

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EV News

“A major disincentive:” State urged to hit the brakes on proposed EV road tax
State should hit brakes on proposed EV road tax to avoid slowing adoption, increasing pollution and confusing consumers, an inquiry has been told.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 30, 2026

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NRMA backs road user tax for EVs, but legal expert says it needs to apply to all cars
Motoring group NRMA backs a road user tax on EVs, but leading constitutional law expert says it needs to apply to all cars to avoid a court challenge.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 17, 2026

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Electric Flight

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost under ARENA program
Seven green fuel projects designed to accelerate Australia’s move to low-emission transport will themselves be given a boost in a $1.7 million pilot program.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 11, 2026

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Electrics gain ground in used car market as BYD signs auction deal for second hand EVs
BYD Australia signs deal with Pickles to auction its second-hand fleet vehicles, as electrics and plug-ins gain ground in used car market.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 10, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

The outdated rules – such as noise curfews – that are making it hard for electric trucks in Australia
Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 29, 2026

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“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets
Global oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three cars sold worldwide within a year.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 22, 2026

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