Policy

Batteries on wheels: California to mandate bidirectional charging on EVs from 2027

Batteries on wheels: California to mandate bidirectional charging on EVs from 2027

California is looking to mandate bidirectional charging on all electric vehicles sold from 2027 to support the grid and lower bills.
“We can move quickly:” EVs grab 21 pct share of new car market in national capital

“We can move quickly:” EVs grab 21 pct share of new car market in national capital

ACT becomes first Australian state or territory to break through 20% mark for electric vehicle uptake, increasing its EV fleet by one-third in just three months.
Bowen says more time needed on fuel emissions standard “to get design right”

Bowen says more time needed on fuel emissions standard “to get design right”

Bowen says extra six weeks of consultations a small price to pay for ensuring that design of new fuel efficiency standards is right.
California to ban new diesel trucks from railyards and ports from 2024 in landmark move

California to ban new diesel trucks from railyards and ports from 2024 in landmark move

California forces truck fleets operating in shipping ports and rail yards to stop buying diesel trucks from January 2024 and phase out their use by 2036.
Five things missing from Australia’s national EV strategy

Five things missing from Australia’s national EV strategy

Australia’s new EV Strategy has missed some major areas on the electrification of transport: E-bikes, V2G, targets, tax, and social equity.
NRMA gets funding for 117 new fast-charging stations across Australia

NRMA gets funding for 117 new fast-charging stations across Australia

Federal government has announced a new national fast-charging network allowing Australian EV owners to travel further without range anxiety.
Cheaper, cleaner, quieter: Boston begins rollout of 750 electric school buses

Cheaper, cleaner, quieter: Boston begins rollout of 750 electric school buses

Boston begins transition of its entire fleet of 750 school buses to electric. Students gets cleaner air and quieter rides, and authorities save money.
EV advocates rail against hydrogen highways and used EV import bans

EV advocates rail against hydrogen highways and used EV import bans

AEVA criticises inclusion of ‘hydrogen highways’ in the National Electric Vehicle Strategy as outdated and inefficient. It also calls for EV import regulation changes.