Policy

Gaping hole in pollution policy: Non-road diesel engines face noxious emissions standard

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?

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.
Ford secures huge government loan to build battery factories, chase down Tesla

Ford secures huge government loan to build battery factories, chase down Tesla

Ford has received a $9.2 billion loan from the US government to help it build three battery factories in the US.
Astypalea: Aegean island goes fully electric with cars, ride share and green energy

Astypalea: Aegean island goes fully electric with cars, ride share and green energy

Aegean island goes green with electric cars and ride-share mini-buses, and now a transition to renewables and storage.
Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs

Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced $20 million in funding for 500 subscription EVs destined to be used in rideshare transport services like Uber.
Why tough fuel efficiency standards will cut costs for car owners in Australia

Why tough fuel efficiency standards will cut costs for car owners in Australia

Australia should match the EU and US on fuel efficiency standards, because the additional cost of an EV can be paid back within just one year in fuel and maintenance savings.
“At the very far end:” Australia and New Zealand to co-operate on EV supply and manufacturing

“At the very far end:” Australia and New Zealand to co-operate on EV supply and manufacturing

Australian and New Zealand ministers say they’ll work together to improve EV supply and manufacturing for countries at the “very far end” of supply chains.
“This government hates EVs:” Greens slam Victoria’s scrapping of $3000 EV subsidy

“This government hates EVs:” Greens slam Victoria’s scrapping of $3000 EV subsidy

Greens say the Victoria Labor government should scrap its controversial EV road tax rather than cut the rebate – a move it hid in its recent budget.