Policy

India may install EV charging kiosks at all 69,000 petrol stations

India may install EV charging kiosks at all 69,000 petrol stations

Indian government may issue an order requiring all 69,000 petrol stations across the country to install electric vehicle charging kiosks.
Uber sets goal for 100% rides in electric vehicles by 2030

Uber sets goal for 100% rides in electric vehicles by 2030

Uber announces plans to become fully zero-emission platform by 2040, with an interim goal of 100% of all rides in the US, Canada, and Europe taking place in EVs by 2030.  
ACT Labor promises 90 all-electric buses in re-election pitch to voters

ACT Labor promises 90 all-electric buses in re-election pitch to voters

ACT Labor pledges purchase of 90 all-electric buses for Canberra in re-election pitch.
Electric car registrations climb to record high in Germany, plug-ins at 13.2 pct

Electric car registrations climb to record high in Germany, plug-ins at 13.2 pct

Sales of new electric and plug in hyrbid vehicles in Germany jump in August, taking their combined share to more than 13 per cent.
ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants

ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants

ACT Greens promise $50 million fund to give people and businesses $10,000 towards buying an electric car or motorbike.
Jeep adds Wrangler to growing  plug-in electric hybrid lineup

Jeep adds Wrangler to growing plug-in electric hybrid lineup

US auto brand Jeep adds Wrangler 4xe to its plug-in electric hybrid lineup, but an Australian release depends on “consumer appetite, regulations and infrastructure”.
“Don’t trash talk EVs”: new study shows electric cars emit less than thought

“Don’t trash talk EVs”: new study shows electric cars emit less than thought

New study from Dutch electric vehicle expert Auke Hoekstra shows electric cars are better at reducing CO2 than thought because old studies used outdated data.

Electric buses and trains are the answer, not more cars

A silent and largely ignored health hazard accompanying our daily commute is that of air pollution. Are more cars, even if electric, the answer?