Controversial electric vehicle tax has taken 243 EVs off the roads
Reports emerge that Victoria's "world first" and already wildly unpopular EV tax has resulted in more than 240 EV registrations being cancelled.
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Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
New study reveals catastrophic health impacts of petrol and diesel cars
Vehicle Pollution Forum highlights the devastating health impacts of traffic pollution in Australia, with the death toll standing at more than 11,000 a year.
Back to where it all started: Tesla to move engineering HQ back to California
The second most desirable employer for engineering students in the US will move its engineering HQ back to Silicon Valley.
US clean technology vortex pulls Tesla battery production away from Europe
Tesla relocating its battery production to the US is a great loss for Europe but is a clear sign that the Inflation Reduction Act is working. How will Europe respond?
City of Sydney votes to boost EV uptake and chargers, but no fossil fuel ban
City of Sydney votes unanimously to support plan to boost EV uptake and charging infrastructure.
World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours
New study shows how diesel fuel exhaust can decrease the functional connectivity of a human brain – even after just two hours of exposure.
Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport
Australia's biggest city is looking to fast-track EVs - with EV chargers in all apartment blocks - and kick out fossil vehicles. But that's only part of the solution.
Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia
Federal minister uses electric ute as prop to launch new report highlighting money and health benefits of strong fuel emissions policy.
Don’t stall now: Strong fuel standards must be at centre of national EV strategy
Australia's EV strategy has the potential to reshape and modernise Australia’s transport system. If we get it right.
“Signal for whole of Europe:” Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025
Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025, in a move it hopes will be followed by other cities, states and countries.