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“Like gas in the energy sector:” Industry splits over extension of plug-in hybrid tax breaks
Do drivers still need a stepping stone to make the transition to an electric car? It’s a question that is dividing the automotive industry as tax exemption for plug-in hybrids comes to an end.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 1, 2025

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Policy

Uber may drop discounts to Australian EV drivers, and focus on charging stations instead
Uber may drop its bid discounts for EV drivers in Australia, and focus on charging support instead, as it notes Trump’s wind back of EV support is making the transition more difficult.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 17, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Early V2G drivers saving heaps, but big changes needed to make it work for all
NRMA study finds more than half want to install V2G technology soon, but costs and complicated systems are making the barriers hard to break down. Some, though, are reaping rewards.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 13, 2025

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Tesla slump and global shake-up could see EV prices as low as $20,000
A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australia.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 10, 2025

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Charging & V2G

How electric cars could drive down household bills, and boost the grid
Only two car brands are ready to use vehicle-to-grid technology so far, but more options are tipped to launch within months.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 8, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Small, family owned trucking firms encouraged to go electric
Without help for small transport operators to make the transition to electric now, many would be unable to compete with larger firms in future years.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 3, 2025

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Policy

Road tax and fuel excise back on the policy agenda ahead of budget
Electric vehicle owners were not opposed to a wider tax net to fund roads as long as it applied to all vehicle types.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 1, 2025

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Charging & V2G

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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 14, 2025

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Electric Cars

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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 13, 2025

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Policy

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.”
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Dec 16, 2024

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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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Dec 10, 2024

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Charging & V2G

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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 21, 2024

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