Policy

Report calls for diesel rebates to be slashed to accelerate electric mines

Report calls for diesel rebates to be slashed to accelerate electric mines

Capping the diesel subsidy for mining companies would save $14 billion by 2030, which could go towards costs for an electric truck industry and battery manufacturing.
Germany wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels, doubts EVs will win zero emissions race

Germany wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels, doubts EVs will win zero emissions race

Germany says race for drive train of the future is wide open, and it wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels for internal combustion engine cars.
“Reckless:” BMW chief says focus on EVs leaves Europe open to blackmail

“Reckless:” BMW chief says focus on EVs leaves Europe open to blackmail

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said that Europe is leaving itself open to blackmail from resource suppliers by betting on electric mobility alone.
Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

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.
We can’t build cities around cars, even if they are electric

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

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

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

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?