Inverter standards revised in big deal for solar and vehicle-to-grid technology
New standards are being rolled out for inverter technologies that are critically important for both the solar and vehicle-to-grid technologies.
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Australian can do so much better road freight energy and emissions – just ask Ben Elton
Light commercial vehicles generate 22 pct of all road transport carbon emissions and their emissions per kilometre for each tonne of freight carried are almost 20 times that of trucks.
“Electric car is coming to a standstill:” Germany brings sudden end to EV subsidies
Budget reversal forces Germany to bring abrupt end to generous EV rebates, with big fall in electric car sales predicted in 2024.
Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions
Federal government tightens efficiency standard for luxury car tax exemptions in a significant win for EVs, particularly in fleet purchases, as it will exclude many hybrid cars.
Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade
Without changes to Australia's automotive industry, electric vehicles will make up just 13 pct of new car sales by 2026, 26 pct by 2030 and 51 pct by 2035.
End of the Ice Age: Lower costs strengthen case to get to 100 pct EV sales by 2035
Zero-emission cars should account for at least two-thirds of new car sales globally by 2030 and reach close to 100% of new sales by 2035.
Bring on the end of the ICE-age – and long live the Reliant Robin!
Even if sales of all ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles ceased today, there will still be a ‘long-tail’ of the existing fleet running through their normal life-cycle before being replaced.
Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers
Climate Change Authority says sales of new fossil cars should be banned by 2040, calls for more incentives to encourage EVs, and for residential solar scheme to include home chargers.
Greenpeace accuses Toyota of using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars
Greenpeace says Toyota is using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars, because of the lack of fuel efficiency standards that the Japanese car giant has fiercely opposed.
Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares
New tool shows that EVs have half the lifetime emissions of petrol and diesel cars, and more than one third less than hybrids.