Policy

VW says e-fuels “complete nonsense”, and combustion engine will be dead by 2035

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

“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

“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

“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 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 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 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.
China delays new pollution standard to appease overstocked car dealers

China delays new pollution standard to appease overstocked car dealers

After originally planning to implement new vehicle pollution standards in July, the Chinese government appears to have capitulated to the demands of auto dealers who are swamped with non-compliant vehicles.