Policy
“Ute tax:” Australians not falling for spin as clear majority want cleaner, cheaper cars
New polling shows a clear majority of support for clean cars, which might be the final nail in the coffin for the fossil car lobby’s fear campaign against electric vehicles.
MG becomes latest big car maker to back vehicle efficiency standard
MG has become the latest car maker to announce its support for the government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard after a tumultuous few weeks of misinformation and scare campaigns from the fossil car lobby.
Petrol, pricing and parking: Why so many outer suburban residents are opting for EVs
New research into why people buy electric vehicles has shown there’s an even more fundamental reason than avoiding petrol costs.
RACQ sees EV cost parity by mid decade, electric leases already cheaper
Motoring group says vehicle efficiency standard needed to offer more choice, despite fact that EVs on novated leases are already cheaper, and cost parity will occur within a few years.
Volkswagen quits car lobby group’s policy committee after Tesla, Polestar exits
Volkswagen has quit its role informing policy for Australia’s peak automotive lobby in the latest protest against the group’s stance on vehicle emission rules.
EV smart charging: Why give power back to the grid for a fraction of what you paid for it?
Regulators have a big opportunity in getting the tariffs right for EV smart charging, and to avoid gold plating the grid, again. Orchestration is key.
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