Power pole fast charger rollout will “benefit the monopoly,” be anti-competitive
Evie says allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, unless utilities are made to compete on a level playing field.
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Uber and Kia serve up 20,000 free electric vehicle rides
Fifty electric vehicles will offer free rides around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the zero emissions technology.
Rebates and incentives needed as misinformation undermines shift to EVs
"We need stronger efforts from government, industry and other organisations to combat misinformation about EVs, which undermines public support and hinders the transition."
Australians drive some of the dirtiest vehicles in the world, and their cars are getting bigger
Australians drive some of the dirtiest vehicles in the world, according to a transport study, which found they are more polluting than vehicles in Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria.
Batteries on wheels: Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them
Electric vehicles could put strain Australia's energy networks, or they might save them: It will be up to motorists to decide which path the nation takes, experts say.Â
Rebate removal blamed for EV sales slump as hybrid sales soar
Misconceptions and the early removal of rebates have put the brakes on electric car sales, an industry group warns as figures show adoption has slowed.
Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets
Supermarket giant Coles and recycling firm CD Dodd are the latest companies to add electric prime movers to their transport fleets in Victoria and Western Australia.
Industry wants tax cuts extended for plug in hybrids, but Senator says no
Tax concessions for plug-in hybrid cars are due to end in April. The car lobby wants it extended but independent Senator David Pocock says fossil cars should not be subsidised.
Japanese car giant says electric utes are “show ponies,” urges Australians to go hybrid
Japanese car maker and the main Australian car lobby says people should forget about electric utes for the moment and go hybrid instead.
NRMA to lead new study to resolve delays in vehicle to grid technology for homes and EVs
New project, expected to run for 30 months, will investigate technical solutions for vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid technology in Australia, and create a roadmap for its launch.