Policy

“We’ll be back:” Fully Charged ruins 15,000 weekends as EV demand nears tipping point

“We’ll be back:” Fully Charged ruins 15,000 weekends as EV demand nears tipping point

The biggest EV show in the world promises to be back in Sydney in 2024 after big launch event, hinting at a tipping point for EVs in coming years.
Queensland to double number of battery electric buses this year

Queensland to double number of battery electric buses this year

The number of zero emission battery electric buses operating across Queensland’s network will more than double this year.
Macquarie spinoff targets electric utes and cars for fleets after FBT change

Macquarie spinoff targets electric utes and cars for fleets after FBT change

Macquarie spin-out Fleete and software company Evenergi strike partnership to take advantage of FBT changes that encourage switch to EVs.
Toyota could face $50 million “greenwashing” fine after referral to consumer watchdog

Toyota could face $50 million “greenwashing” fine after referral to consumer watchdog

Car giant Toyota accused of misleading consumers on its electric vehicle transition efforts and referred to consumer watchdog.
Why my Tesla is deregistered: Victoria’s clumsy, discriminatory and stupid EV road tax

Why my Tesla is deregistered: Victoria’s clumsy, discriminatory and stupid EV road tax

I’m resisting paying for a Robodebt-like assumption of mileage hypothecated from my historical travel distances when, in fact, my car was garaged and stationary.
Why Australia’s EV market is surging, with more affordable models on the way

Why Australia’s EV market is surging, with more affordable models on the way

After bumper first two months of 2023, EVs are all the rage and this year is about to get a whole lot better with affordable cars only around the corner.
EU delays vote on combustion car ban after Germany insists on e-fuels exemption

EU delays vote on combustion car ban after Germany insists on e-fuels exemption

EU delays vote on proposed combustion car ban after Germany insists on exemption for e-fuels that even emissions cheat VW admits are not efficient.
Electric vehicles grab record 6.8 pct share of Australia market as Tesla rules again

Electric vehicles grab record 6.8 pct share of Australia market as Tesla rules again

EV demand soars in February as fully electric vehicles make up up 6.8% of the overall new car market.