Policy

WA to make 130 electric buses in belated switch away from diesel

WA to make 130 electric buses in belated switch away from diesel

WA government will build 130 electric buses after conceding that electric buses are the “future”, just three years after massive commitment to diesel vehicles
California surpasses 1.5 million EV sales, well ahead of 2025 target

California surpasses 1.5 million EV sales, well ahead of 2025 target

California reaches 1.5 million EV target two years ahead of schedule as electric cars grab 21 pct share of new car market.
“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

Queensland state government has doubled the size of electric vehicle rebates and extended eligibility to higher priced EVs.
Origin gets ARENA handout to help business customers to go electric

Origin gets ARENA handout to help business customers to go electric

Federal Labor follows up its EV Strategy announcement with a handout to big three gen-tailer Origin Energy and funds for discounted EV loans.
Bowen announces $70 million round of grants for innovative EV charging

Bowen announces $70 million round of grants for innovative EV charging

Bowen announces $70 million grants funding round for EV charging infrastructure, with focus on innovations, smart charging and vehicle to grid.
EV advocates frustrated as vehicle emissions can kicked down the road again

EV advocates frustrated as vehicle emissions can kicked down the road again

Electric vehicle advocates concerned Australia remains a dumping ground for dirty cars and EV buyers are still deprived of choice.
Policy is powering global EV uptake – and Australia needs to catch up fast

Policy is powering global EV uptake – and Australia needs to catch up fast

Globally, strong policies are significantly scaling EV uptake and production. Australia needs to formulate its own policy response – at speed.
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.