Opinion: Australia needs charging infrastructure not EV subsidies
The Electric Vehicle transition needs a long term plan, not a sugar hit, and that means a focus on charging infrastructure, not EV rebates.
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Hooked on foreign oil: Morrison does nothing for EVs in budget, but cuts petrol tax
Morrison government does nothing for EVs in latest budget, but will spend around $2 billion on a temporary halving of the fuel excise.
Australia’s car industry reveals slow progress on emissions reductions
Cars sold in Australia are marginally cleaner than they were last year, but are considerably dirtier than those sold in the EU and other markets.
US lifts penalties for car makers that fail to meet fuel efficiency standards, in big win for Tesla
US doubles down on penalising carmakers who fail to meet fuel efficiency requirements, in huge win for Tesla that could end up costing ICE automakers dearly.
“Myopic and dogmatic:” Morrison blamed for lack of electric vehicles
Peak body for EVs in Australia says Morrison government's "myopia" and "dogma" is causing EV makers to send offerings to other markets.
“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament
EV manufacturing group says Coalition assistant transport minister has been barred by PM's office from prime chance to showcase electric mobility.
The Driven Podcast: Why Tesla Model 3s don’t need a rebate
Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey explains why Tesla not included in state rebate scheme for EVs.
Three Australian states team up for $20m renewable hydrogen freight refuelling network
Three state governments team up to establish renewable hydrogen truck refuelling network across Australia's east coast.
“The choice was hybrid or diesel. I wanted electric:” Three Queensland ministers now drive Teslas
Three Queensland ministers now drive Tesla Model 3s after rejecting the hybrid and diesel ministerial packages previously on offer.
VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations
Volkswagen Australia puts pressure on federal government - yet again - to bring Australia up to speed with global transition to electric mobility.