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10 reasons why Labor’s proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy

10 reasons why Labor’s proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy

The proposed Road User Tax is a political dog-whistle that will have the fossil fuel industry laughing all the way to the bank. Here are 10 reasons why it is bad policy.
Fleet of high-tech solar cars head off under the Top End sun

Fleet of high-tech solar cars head off under the Top End sun

A fleet of high-tech solar cars has headed off under the Top End sun on a journey across the Australian outback and into the future of clean-energy motoring. It’s not just a race but a test of innovative technology that may drive the solar-powered vehicles of tomorrow. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge started in Darwin […]
Xpeng upgrades 2026 G6 with major updates as it gets closer to Australia

Xpeng upgrades 2026 G6 with major updates as it gets closer to Australia

Xpeng’s new G6 with 10-80% fast-charging in 12 minutes inches closer to Australia after launching in key market.
Tesla offers new package for Cyberbeast, making it its most expensive car

Tesla offers new package for Cyberbeast, making it its most expensive car

Tesla bundles free-supercharging, premium connectivity for life and more to its most expensive EV offering.
Geely launches fully electric ute in NZ for $A63,300 with 3-tonne towing

Geely launches fully electric ute in NZ for $A63,300 with 3-tonne towing

Geely’s fully electric ute with 3-tonne towing to land in New Zealand at a compelling price.
Boundary-pushing solar cars ready to race across the outback

Boundary-pushing solar cars ready to race across the outback

Young solar-tech teams from around the world to race across the outback in a test of innovative technology that may drive the solar-powered vehicles of tomorrow.
Hoping to electrify private jets? Not so fast

Hoping to electrify private jets? Not so fast

We shouldn’t expect electrified private jets to dominate the skies anytime soon. So, what can be done in the near term about the emissions of the world 3.5 million private jets.
Is a road user charge for EVs really the best the Productivity Summit can do?

Is a road user charge for EVs really the best the Productivity Summit can do?

If introducing a road user charge for electric vehicles is the best we can do out of the Productivity Summit, then God help this country.