Policy

Electric utes, vans and trucks – and retrofits – key to cutting emissions, says BZE

Electric utes, vans and trucks – and retrofits – key to cutting emissions, says BZE

Commercial electric vehicles present a $110bn opportunity to decarbonise Australian industry and employ a new generation of workers, think tank says.
Sparks fly as Toyota renews attack against electric vehicles in Australia

Sparks fly as Toyota renews attack against electric vehicles in Australia

Industry and consumer groups join in as EV industry dismisses Toyota claims that EVs not suitable for Australian roads.
“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments

“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments

Tesla slaps down Toyota executive for suggesting that Australia is not a good place for electric vehicles as the spat between the two car giants continues.
NSW government to spend $10m to add EV chargers at 100 apartment buildings

NSW government to spend $10m to add EV chargers at 100 apartment buildings

NSW funding to boost EV charging in apartment buildings.
Toyota, Suzuki, Great Wall, VW and Hyundai ranked worst for EVs among legacy car makers

Toyota, Suzuki, Great Wall, VW and Hyundai ranked worst for EVs among legacy car makers

Rankings of top legacy car makers on switch to EVs puts Mercedes and BMW at the top, and Toyota, VW, Great Wall and Hyundai down the bottom.
It’s good the High Court overturned Victoria’s questionable EV tax. But there’s a sting in the tail

It’s good the High Court overturned Victoria’s questionable EV tax. But there’s a sting in the tail

The road user charge was terrible policy, environmentally and economically. But the Court’s decision has flagged the urgent need for a consistent policy.
Fact Check: FUD runs wild after High Court ruling against EV road tax

Fact Check: FUD runs wild after High Court ruling against EV road tax

It didn’t take long after the High Court decision for the FUD to spread about EVs. Here is a fact check about pollution, road funding, and the benefits of electric cars.
Victoria EV road tax decision: Are refunds on the way?

Victoria EV road tax decision: Are refunds on the way?

VicRoads hints at refunds for the struck down EV road tax, but the government is not committing either way.