“This government hates EVs:” Greens slam Victoria’s scrapping of $3000 EV subsidy
Greens say the Victoria Labor government should scrap its controversial EV road tax rather than cut the rebate – a move it hid in its recent budget.
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Victoria in shock move to scrap $3,000 electric vehicle rebate
Victorian government to scrap its $3000 EV subsidy this month, well ahead of schedule and below its promise of 20,000 allocations.
Tesla Model 3 now has lower purchase price than Toyota Camry in California
Tesla rejigs supply chain to ensure entry level Model 3 qualifies for full IRA tax credit. Combined with California's own rebate a new Tesla now costs less than a base model Toyota Camry.
Tesla offers £4,000 “cash for clunkers” trade-in for new EVs
Tesla has launched a scrappage program in UK to help take older polluting vehicles off the road. Perhaps Australia could revisit its "cash for clunkers" scheme in EV age.
Electric vehicles take 16.9 pct share of new car market in UK, Model Y leads
EVs grab a 16.9 per cent share of the new car market in the UK, with the Model Y leading the electric charge.
Volkswagen launches 3-row ID. Buzz electric van in North America
VW has launched the North American version of the next generation of its iconic Kombi van, the all-electric ID. Buzz.
Conservative voters are switching to EVs faster than the national average
Some conservative voting areas in the US are leading the nation on EV uptake. And conservative politicians are starting to respond with pro-EV policies.
Don’t plug in your plug-in hybrid? Regulators will now hold car makers responsible
Car makers have been getting too many credits for plug in hybrids that some owners rarely plug in. That's about to change.
May 2023 Australian EV sales data – Tesla and BYD take 73 pct of electric market
Tesla and BYD accounted for 73 per cent of electric vehicle sales in May. Here are all the sales for the month.
Foton selected to begin electrification of Woolworths home delivery vehicles
First of 25 Foton electric trucks to be delivered to supermarket giant Woolworths this week.