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NSW and ACT ministers play it cool on electric car tax

NSW and ACT ministers play it cool on electric car tax

Senior ministers in NSW and the ACT extinguish ideas of following other states in adding an EV tax, a move that is at odds with other jurisdictions around the world.
Musk says FSD will automatically change vehicle height and suspension damping

Musk says FSD will automatically change vehicle height and suspension damping

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says EV maker’s self-driving software will automatically change the height and damping level of the car’s suspension.
Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Weekly wrap-up of Australian EV news, including tax backlash, the EV Vision conference, new fast chargers, and a self-driving shuttle trial.
Flannery: “Profound” tax reform needed to encourage EVs in Australia

Flannery: “Profound” tax reform needed to encourage EVs in Australia

Australia’s tax system urgently needs reform to encourage electric vehicle uptake to help address rising emissions, says Tim Flannery.
Tesla busts $US500 billion barrier, as Musk flags smaller European car

Tesla busts $US500 billion barrier, as Musk flags smaller European car

Tesla skyrockets to almost triple value of Toyota as investors scramble prior to S&P500 inclusion, as Musk hints at smaller EV for Europe.
Australia’s Ecoteq unveils zero emissions cleaning vehicles

Australia’s Ecoteq unveils zero emissions cleaning vehicles

New Australian all-electric cleaning equipment brand launched to help organisations reach zero emission targets.
Electric Nation installs first of 100 chargers in latest V2G trial in UK

Electric Nation installs first of 100 chargers in latest V2G trial in UK

Nissan EV owners in UK recruited for latest V2G trial by Electric Nation, a Western Power Distribution (WPD) and CrowdCharge project.
The world is phasing out petrol and diesel cars, and Australia is a long way behind

The world is phasing out petrol and diesel cars, and Australia is a long way behind

The world’s timeline for EV phase-outs is getting bigger and creeping closer. Where does Australia sit? (Hint: it’s not good)