Policy

New study reveals catastrophic health impacts of petrol and diesel cars

New study reveals catastrophic health impacts of petrol and diesel cars

Vehicle Pollution Forum highlights the devastating health impacts of traffic pollution in Australia, with the death toll standing at more than 11,000 a year.
Back to where it all started: Tesla to move engineering HQ back to California

Back to where it all started: Tesla to move engineering HQ back to California

The second most desirable employer for engineering students in the US will move its engineering HQ back to Silicon Valley.
US clean technology vortex pulls Tesla battery production away from Europe

US clean technology vortex pulls Tesla battery production away from Europe

Tesla relocating its battery production to the US is a great loss for Europe but is a clear sign that the Inflation Reduction Act is working. How will Europe respond?
City of Sydney votes to boost EV uptake and chargers, but no fossil fuel ban

City of Sydney votes to boost EV uptake and chargers, but no fossil fuel ban

City of Sydney votes unanimously to support plan to boost EV uptake and charging infrastructure.
World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours

World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours

New study shows how diesel fuel exhaust can decrease the functional connectivity of a human brain – even after just two hours of exposure.
Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport

Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport

Australia’s biggest city is looking to fast-track EVs – with EV chargers in all apartment blocks – and kick out fossil vehicles. But that’s only part of the solution.
Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia

Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia

Federal minister uses electric ute as prop to launch new report highlighting money and health benefits of strong fuel emissions policy.
Don’t stall now: Strong fuel standards must be at centre of national EV strategy

Don’t stall now: Strong fuel standards must be at centre of national EV strategy

Australia’s EV strategy has the potential to reshape and modernise Australia’s transport system. If we get it right.