The dumb rules stopping Australian EV owners from charging with their own solar
Dumb and archaic network rules are preventing EV owners from using their own rooftop panels to charge their cars, and are getting in the way of a smart future grid.
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Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.
Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct
Canberra now leads Australia's EV uptake but the seeds were sown many years ago by the dedicated members of ACT's electric vehicle groups.
Australian government seeks feedback on mandating acoustic devices for EVs
Australian government is taking submissions on whether EVs should be fitted with acoustic devices so that blind people can hear them coming.
VW says e-fuels “complete nonsense”, and combustion engine will be dead by 2035
VW brand chief Thomas Schäfer said e-fuels are "complete nonsense" and confirmed company's plan to scale up EV production.
“Time for talk is done:” Australia urged to follow tough US vehicle standards
Australian government urged to follow the US government's strong fuel efficiency standards to avoid climate catastrophe and improve the health of millions of Australians.
“Our hands are tied:” Australian councils call for tough fuel standards to drive EVs
Mayors and Councillors across Australia unite in call for strong fuel efficiency standards, saying the country is becoming a dumping ground for dirty vehicles.
“States haven’t delivered:” Report finds just 0.2 pct of Australia’s buses are electric
New report finds that despite state government claims they are electrifying public transport, just 0.2% of the nation's buses are electric.
US move on vehicle emissions standards could super-charge transition to EVs
US to announce strong vehicle emissions standards in move hailed as its most ambitious climate regulation that will super-charge shift to EVs. What does it mean for Australia?
Australia’s obsession with dirty utes is creating an emissions and health crisis
Australia's obsession with utes is hampering efforts to decarbonise our transport. While emissions decline in other sectors transport emissions are still going up thanks largely to utes.
EVs to grab 35 pct share of world’s biggest car market as crisis looms for legacy brands
EVs tipped to grab 35% share of new car sales in China - the world's biggest market - this year, precipitating a crisis for petrol and diesel car makers.