Policy
Labor leaves path open to stricter vehicle efficiency standards to support EV push
Energy minister Chris Bowen leaves all “viable options” open for EV support, including stricter vehicle efficiency standards.
EU ministers agree to ban new fossil fuel car sales from 2035
EU member states have approved the end of fossil fuelled passenger cars in 2035, with a query over the use of e-fuel cars in a “carbon neutral” fleet.
Labor discount plan to bring down cost of electric cars to take effect on July 1
The Albanese government will honour a promise to exempt some EVs from two federal taxes from 1 July, planning to pass legislation with retrospective effect.
German carmakers protest over end of electric vehicle subsidies
German finance minister calls for end to government subsidies for EVs, but carmakers say they rely on them.
NSW to spend $38m for kerbside, parking station EV charging points
NSW to spend an extra $38m to boost access to EV charging points in apartments and parts of the state where there is no off-street parking.
