“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.
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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.
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