NSW targets more than 500 kerbside EV chargers in new funding round
NSW government focuses on kerbside charging to make EVs more accessible to those without off-street parking.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Bowen still trickle charging at Parliament as he weighs up fuel emissions standards
Chris Bowen and other EV-driving federal MPs still trickle charging at Parliament House as he weighs up case for strong fuel emissions standards to accelerate switch to electric.
What does “well behaved” EV charging look like?
There's nothing to fear from the electrification of Australia's fleet. And we could also save $50 billion a year on petrol and diesel.
ACT reaches electric vehicle milestone and launches EV cost comparison tool
ACT launches an online price comparison tool for EVs as it reaches a major milestone in electric car sales.
New research shows car owners can save $10,000 with strong fuel efficiency standards
Study commissioned by Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council shows Australians could share in up to $13.6 billion in savings from strong vehicle efficiency standards.
Too big, too heavy and too slow to change: road transport is way off track for net zero
Sales of large, heavy vehicles such as SUVs and utes are growing in Australia. This is a big problem.
Fuel efficiency standards explained: How they work and what they do
Despite a lot of recent talk Australia still doesn't have a vehicle emission standard. It's costing us our health and making EVs more expensive. So what exactly is a vehicle emissions standard and why is it important?
How Germany and France are making EVs affordable for people on lower incomes
Up until now EV uptake has been inequitable with few able to pay high purchase prices. Good public policy and incentive schemes can level the playing field.
Gaping hole in pollution policy: Non-road diesel engines face noxious emissions standard
Non-road diesel engines burn through as much as diesel as Australia's 5 million on-road diesel vehicles. But they are completely unregulated, and deadly.
Should mechanics need to hold an electrician licence to repair EVs?
Possible changes to Queensland's electrical safety laws could mean mechanics need a full electrician licence to work on EVs. The Electric Vehicle Council says this isn't necessary.