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Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax

Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax

As refunds for Victoria’s much maligned road user tax start to arrive, it seems the government is bending over backwards to mollify its EV community.
Submissions open for EV transition inquiry, as efficiency standards remain in limbo

Submissions open for EV transition inquiry, as efficiency standards remain in limbo

Still lacking a national vehicle efficiency standard, Australia gets a new Parliamentary inquiry into the impacts and opportunities of the transition to EVs.
“Car and charger covered:” Government extends zero interest loan to EV chargers

“Car and charger covered:” Government extends zero interest loan to EV chargers

Tasmania government expands energy saver scheme to offer loans of between $500 and $10,000 to install EV chargers at home and businesses.
US tips another $1 billion into electric school buses, to cut “toxic air pollution”

US tips another $1 billion into electric school buses, to cut “toxic air pollution”

US EPA announces nearly $US1 billion in grant funding expected to help purchase over 2,700 mostly electric buses for schools across 37 states.
“Unnecessary:” Another state pulls EV rebates, despite growing budget surpluses

“Unnecessary:” Another state pulls EV rebates, despite growing budget surpluses

Another state will lose a $3000 electric vehicle incentive as the state treasurer deems them to be “unnecessary.”
Inverter standards revised in big deal for solar and vehicle-to-grid technology

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.
Australian can do so much better road freight energy and emissions – just ask Ben Elton

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

“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.