Policy

Liberal MP puts election slogans on her Tesla, but no mention of party

Liberal MP puts election slogans on her Tesla, but no mention of party

Liberal MP Katie Allen has election slogans all over her Model 3, but no visible mention of the Liberal Party.
How to get Australians to buy electric cars: Canberra provides a guide

How to get Australians to buy electric cars: Canberra provides a guide

The higher EV uptake in the ACT can shine the path for the shift to zero-emissions transport nationwide.
EV rebate topped up after first round exhausted well ahead of schedule

EV rebate topped up after first round exhausted well ahead of schedule

Victoria’s EV rebate is in hot demand, with the initial allocation of 4,000 subsidies snapped up well ahead of schedule.
Turnbull: Morrison’s EV lies “really hurt” the industry, and Tesla should have called him out

Turnbull: Morrison’s EV lies “really hurt” the industry, and Tesla should have called him out

Turnbull says Scott Morrison’s EV lies – including “ruining the weekend” – damaged the industry and companies like Tesla should have called out his BS.
Opinion: Australia needs charging infrastructure not EV subsidies

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.
Hooked on foreign oil: Morrison does nothing for EVs in budget, but cuts petrol tax

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

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 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.