Policy

Electric vehicles will crush fossil cars on price as lithium and battery prices fall

Electric vehicles will crush fossil cars on price as lithium and battery prices fall

Fossil car makers are in for a rude surprise as EVs accelerate toward price parity, as new research points to significant falls in the cost of raw materials.
Fossil car lobby told to withdraw “misleading claims” on car price hikes

Fossil car lobby told to withdraw “misleading claims” on car price hikes

A majority of automakers now support the vehicle emissions standard, and with internal documents exposing a misinformation campaign, fossil car lobby urged to give up.
NVES in a nutshell: All you need to know about the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

NVES in a nutshell: All you need to know about the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

Since it was announced almost three weeks ago, there’s been a lot of misinformation around the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. To clear things up we take a deep dive into the 3 options.
Australian passenger vehicle emissions 50% higher than rest of world – and it’s getting worse

Australian passenger vehicle emissions 50% higher than rest of world – and it’s getting worse

New study suggests Australia will fall well short of 2050 net-zero emission target for road transport. To hit it, policies have to be intensified and supported.
Ruining the weekend: Ute drivers pay thousand dollars more for fuel in Australia

Ruining the weekend: Ute drivers pay thousand dollars more for fuel in Australia

Talk about ruining the weekend … Study finds Australian ute drivers pay up to $1250 more a year for fuel than their US and EU counterparts, for the same vehicle.
Volkswagen joins Hyundai in supporting efficiency standard, plans 10 new EVs

Volkswagen joins Hyundai in supporting efficiency standard, plans 10 new EVs

A second major auto maker has announced it supports the government’s vehicle emissions policy, and is promising 10 new EV models in Australia market this year.
Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses

Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses

Queensland premier Steven Miles has announced plans to deliver over 400 zero emission buses to replace aging diesel buses in operation on the Translink network.
Germany axes subsidies for electric trucks and buses

Germany axes subsidies for electric trucks and buses

The German government has terminated two subsidy schemes for electric trucks and buses, because of budget constraints.