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EV road tax – the “world’s worst EV policy” – to be heard in High Court this week

EV road tax – the “world’s worst EV policy” – to be heard in High Court this week

The future of the Victorian state EV road tax goes to the High Court of Australia in Canberra this week in what could be a landmark case for the industry.
Renault partners with conversion business to create fully electric classics

Renault partners with conversion business to create fully electric classics

Renault offers EV retrofit kits to upgrade come classic models to all-electric.
“Double the number of petrol pumps:” NSW promises 30,000 EV charging stations

“Double the number of petrol pumps:” NSW promises 30,000 EV charging stations

NSW Coalition government announces plans to install 30,000 EV chargers, and developing “right to charge” reforms in apartment buildings.
Tesla lifts prices of new Model 3 and Model Y, the best selling EVs in Australia

Tesla lifts prices of new Model 3 and Model Y, the best selling EVs in Australia

Tesla has increased the prices of its popular models in Australia less than a month after slashing them.
Network giant launches electric work ute trial in first step to dump 400 diesel vehicles

Network giant launches electric work ute trial in first step to dump 400 diesel vehicles

Transgrid announces all electric ute trial as it hopes to phase out its fleet of 400 diesel commercial vehicles.
Ram confirms model name of all-electric pickup truck

Ram confirms model name of all-electric pickup truck

Ram says it “started a revolution” after confirming the model name of its all electric pickup truck – in time for Super Bowl.
Good incentives drive quadrupling of EV market share in Western Europe

Good incentives drive quadrupling of EV market share in Western Europe

New data shows how much the share of EVs has grown in of the world’s third largest car market.
The madness of Big Auto’s push for hydrogen-powered cars

The madness of Big Auto’s push for hydrogen-powered cars

The battle between hydrogen and electric vehicles has been more about preserving entrenched energy monopolies and less about science. The war is now over but some continue to push the hydrogen pipe dream.