Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles
Legacy car makers, led by Toyota, are pushing for a slow switch to EVs as as they continue to place bets on hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell cars.
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We can’t build cities around cars, even if they are electric
Electric transport not only provides an opportunity to produce healthier, net zero vehicles, it enables us to rethink and build healthier, better cities.
Ending EV rebates early could throw electric car uptake into reverse
Experts say there's little evidence to support NSW claim that EV rebates are pushing up price of cars, and removing them could see the state fall behind.
Labor says massive support for fuel standards as car lobby kicks own goal on EV prices
Federal government says 1,200 submissions to fuel standards inquiry shows overwhelming support, but legacy car makers simply can't keep up with the pace of the transition.
New rules introduced to boost reliability of public EV fast chargers
One government has released draft legislation designed to improve the consumer experience at public charge points. What can Australia learn from it?
NSW may scrap EV rebates in Australia’s biggest electric vehicle market
NSW Premier says his state may scrap EV rebates because "we think it is pushing up the costs of EVs."
Wind farms and solar towers as far as the eye can see: But where are the EV fast chargers
How could it be that a renewable energy exemplar like SA could be years behind on EV charging infrastructure?
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
As many as 250,000 Australian workers could unlock significant electric vehicle discounts after a change to small business software that will automate car leases.
Strong fuel efficiency standards – and no loopholes – will deliver EV price parity, says CCA
Australia needs to introduce strong fuel efficiency standards without loopholes to bring price parity for EVs and to help reach net zero goals.
Under the frunk: Which automakers are surprising in high stakes race to EV?
A new report lifts the hood on the light vehicle industry and delivers some findings about automaker progress on EVs that you might find surprising.