NSW launches guide for EV ready apartments and office blocks
NSW government launches new guide to help residential and commercial building owners make their properties 'EV ready'.
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Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.
What happens to net-zero targets if electric cars run out?
There are simply not enough electric vehicles being made to meet demand. How will this affect the path to net zero?
Germany may nearly double electric car subsidies to reach climate targets
Germany’s transport ministry plans to almost double e-car subsidies to achieve climate targets.
Australia’s most generous EV rebate unveiled – along with a road user tax
WA Labor government commits $60m of State Budget to zero emission vehicle uptake, including a $3,500 rebate and a road user charge.
NSW offers grants to fund thousands of EV chargers at key tourist sites
NSW offers grants of up to $40,000 to fund the installation of EV charging facilities at regional tourist destinations.
Biden tips billions to scale up local EV battery manufacturing and recycling
US government commits $US3.1 billion to domestic electric vehicle battery manufacturing and $60m to battery reuse and recycling.
“A future without petrol bills:” Labor promises Australia-wide EV charging network
Labor's Driving the Nation EV strategy promises country-wide EV charging network, and electric buses for Perth.
Europe motorists urged to drive slower or ride a bike to cut Russia oil imports
Europe’s largest motoring association asks members to save fuel and take the bicycle wherever possible to help reduce reliance on Russian oil.
New Zealand backs Zenobe to fast-track electric bus fleets
New Zealand green bank to finance deployment of electric bus fleets under long-term lease agreements.
Plugged in: Siemens charges up Victoria e-buses, Sydney charger trials, ACT garbage truck
Victoria's $20m electric bus trial supported by Siemens chargers, Sydney's inner west to trial kerbside chargers, and ACT trials electric garbage truck.