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EV strategy: Australia delays fuel efficiency standards for more “consultations”

EV strategy: Australia delays fuel efficiency standards for more “consultations”

Australian government confirms it will introduce fuel efficiency standards, but wants to have more consultation with industry.
The dumb rules stopping Australian EV owners from charging with their own solar

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.
Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct

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 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 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.