Software billionaire urges Australia to follow Norway’s lead and switch to electric ferries
Software billionaire urges Australia - and Sydney Harbour - to follow Norway after the launch of one of the world's largest all-electric ferries.
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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.
Victoria Greens want to reward EV owners with $10,000 ‘eco bonus’, rather than tax them
Victorian Greens propose $10,000 'eco bonus' for EV purchases, as a response to Labor's proposed tax on EV drivers.
Five EV models offered as community bulk-buy proposal taken to Canberra
The Good Car Company launches its next bulk buy round in Canberra, offering second-hand Nissan Leafs imported from Japan.
Australian company gives EV batteries a second life as big battery storage
Electric vehicle batteries to get a second life in a big battery, as an Australian company ramps up deployment of its energy storage technologies.
First “future fuel” funds to offer $16.5m to remove fast charger “black spots”
ARENA opens up applications for $16.5 million in grants to support the deployment of new rapid charging infrastructure across Australia.
Rivian raises $A3.4 billion ahead of key electric vehicle launches
US electric vehicle upstart Rivian completes largest investment raise yet, as it prepares to begin production of its line of off-road 'adventure' EVs.
GB Auto signs $330 million deal to distribute Tembo all-electric ute kits in Australia
GB Auto secures deal to become exclusive Australian distributor of Tembo electric ute conversion kits, targeting A$330 million in sales by 2025.
ACT puts out call for 90 all-electric buses and charging infrastructure
ACT government launches market-sounding processes to kick-start the procurement of 90 all-electric buses for the national capital.
“Battery dead:” Australia sees 26% EV sales by 2030, but cross-bench urges more
Independent senator Rex Patrick calls on Morrison government to deliver a promised national strategy for EVs.
Leaked reports show governments were warned EV taxes would hurt uptake
Leaked reports show that governments were warned the introduction of new taxes targeted at electric vehicle users would significantly discourage the uptake of EVs.