Australia’s taste for bigger cars and lack of electric options make a dirty mix
Australia's choice of bigger cars, the lack of fuel standards and the lack of a national strategy for EVs means transport emissions remain high.
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Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.
Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.
Hybrid and EVs sales jumped in 2020, but Australia still has a very dirty car fleet
Taxis and government buyers helped Australian demand for EVs and hybrids grow in 2020, but uptake still significantly lags Europe.
Australia’s Vulcan inks deal to supply Renault with “zero emissions” lithium
ASX-listed Vulcan Energy inks binding deal with Renault for supply of zero-emissions lithium linked to geothermal power resource.
NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers
NT government to offer stamp duty waivers and discounted rego as part of a five-year plan to boost EV uptake in the territory.
Ovo offers discount to electric vehicle drivers who charge overnight
Upstart electricity retailer hopes to attract EV drivers as new customers, with the offer of discounts on power for overnight charging.
Video: The new electric SUV from Mercedes
We test drive the second electric offering from Mercedes in Australia - the EQA 250.
Mercedes EQA 250 review: An electric SUV tailored for the city
We test drive Mercedes' second electric model in Australia, the EQA 250. It's a zippy compact SUV suited for the city,
Electric car buyers in Tasmania will now pay no stamp duty for new and used EVs
Tasmania's promised stamp duty exemption for new and used electric cars comes into effect.
NSW unveils $490 million support package for electric vehicles, but there’s a catch
NSW government aims for 50% EVs for new vehicle sales by 2030 as part of an ambitious $490m incentive package - but it's not all good news.
Queensland to add 18 new EV chargers to take ‘electric super highway’ inland
Queensland to extend its 'Electric Super Highway' with the addition of 18 new fast-chargers.