Policy

World EV Day: How to move without fossil-fuelled transport

World EV Day: How to move without fossil-fuelled transport

The first auto show took place in 1901, not long after petrol cars were invented. Now there is a lot more cleaning to do than picking up manure from the streets.
“Terrific fun, but too expensive:” Another Labor MP buys a Model 3

“Terrific fun, but too expensive:” Another Labor MP buys a Model 3

Another Labor MP buys a Tesla Model 3, but laments the cost and lack of choice of EVs in Australia.
Switching to an EV can save households thousands on fuel costs

Switching to an EV can save households thousands on fuel costs

Australian households stand to save thousands by switching to an electric vehicle according to Solar Citizens.
Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucking fleet is killing people and should be banned from cities. And most people would probably agree.
Who’s taking the global lead on electric car sales – and why?

Who’s taking the global lead on electric car sales – and why?

Europe, China and the US are currently in a race to top global electric vehicle sales. Ultimately, who wins comes down to regulatory standards and incentives.
France to tackle EV affordability with leasing offer cheaper than weekly petrol bill

France to tackle EV affordability with leasing offer cheaper than weekly petrol bill

Low-income French drivers to access 100 euros a month EV leasing scheme, less than the cost of the average petrol bill.
All new car sales must be electric by 2027 for Sydney to meet climate targets, think tank says

All new car sales must be electric by 2027 for Sydney to meet climate targets, think tank says

Report finds 100% of new car sales must be electric vehicles by 2027 if the NSW capital is to have any chance of meeting its net-zero targets.
Australia is failing on all three vehicle pollution controls

Australia is failing on all three vehicle pollution controls

What are vehicle greenhouse emission standards and why are they important?