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Germany has subsidised a total of two million electric cars, at a cost of $A16.5 bn
The German government has spent a total of €9.5 billion to subsidise the purchase of two million electric cars, reports business daily Handelsblatt.
Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia
Decision to allow wider trucks on Australian roads should pave the way for the electrification of heavy duty transport.
Germany fills $A500m program to help EV drivers install solar and batteries in hours
A €300 million support program for for owners of EVs who couple their charging station with a solar PV installation and a battery is closed after being swamped by applications.
Ombudsman says Victoria EV road tax a “dog’s breakfast” in damning assessment
Victorians who drive electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being slugged with unfair charges under a tax scheme the Greens say has been a “dog’s breakfast” from the start.
UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles
While the decision sends a confusing message, research suggests the shift to electric cars may now be unstoppable – regardless of what the government does.
Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim
Hybrid electric vehicles might not be the green machines that car makers tell consumers, with research finding major car brands are making potentially misleading claims.
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