Policy

Labor’s energy spokesman Chris Bowen takes delivery of new Tesla Model 3

Labor’s energy spokesman Chris Bowen takes delivery of new Tesla Model 3

Labor’s Chris Bowen takes delivery of Tesla Model 3, raising possibility that Australia’s next energy minister will drive an EV.
Victoria to add 400 zero emissions vehicles to government fleet

Victoria to add 400 zero emissions vehicles to government fleet

The Victorian government will add 400 zero emissions vehicles to its own fleet, committing $15 million in its forthcoming state budget.

Electric fleet operators get $128m boost for charging infrastructure rollout

Fleet operators offered funding support for switch to electric models, with a new $128 million fund to support new charging infrastructure.
Germany to tighten EV subsidy rules to stop lucrative resale rorts

Germany to tighten EV subsidy rules to stop lucrative resale rorts

Germany to tighten rules on EV exports to stop practice of buyers pocketing generous subsides and then selling the cars in another country.
RAA to roll out 140 new EV charging locations in South Australia in $12.4m plan

RAA to roll out 140 new EV charging locations in South Australia in $12.4m plan

South Australian motorist’s association RAA to oversee rollout of $12.4 million EV charging network statewide.
“We’re not behind:” Tim Wilson’s optimism on Australian EV uptake defies the evidence

“We’re not behind:” Tim Wilson’s optimism on Australian EV uptake defies the evidence

Tim Wilson suggests Australia is keeping pace with the rest of the world on EV uptake, but the data suggests he’s wrong.
Europe to crack down on inaccurate plug-in hybrid emissions testing

Europe to crack down on inaccurate plug-in hybrid emissions testing

European Union plans to modify emissions testing for plug in hybrids after current methods slammed for showing one quarter of actual emissions.
“Drumbeat of jobs:” Biden hails Tritium plans to build US manufacturing plant

“Drumbeat of jobs:” Biden hails Tritium plans to build US manufacturing plant

Tritium CEO stands alongside Joe Biden to celebrate new manufacturing plant in US. But why isn’t it happening in Australia?