Policy

What happens to net-zero targets if electric cars run out?

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 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

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 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

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

“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 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 backs Zenobe to fast-track electric bus fleets

New Zealand green bank to finance deployment of electric bus fleets under long-term lease agreements.