Policy

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.
“Myopic and dogmatic:” Morrison blamed for lack of electric vehicles

“Myopic and dogmatic:” Morrison blamed for lack of electric vehicles

Peak body for EVs in Australia says Morrison government’s “myopia” and “dogma” is causing EV makers to send offerings to other markets.
“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament

“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament

EV manufacturing group says Coalition assistant transport minister has been barred by PM’s office from prime chance to showcase electric mobility.
The Driven Podcast: Why Tesla Model 3s don’t need a rebate

The Driven Podcast: Why Tesla Model 3s don’t need a rebate

Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey explains why Tesla not included in state rebate scheme for EVs.
Three Australian states team up for $20m renewable hydrogen freight refuelling network

Three Australian states team up for $20m renewable hydrogen freight refuelling network

Three state governments team up to establish renewable hydrogen truck refuelling network across Australia’s east coast.
“The choice was hybrid or diesel. I wanted electric:” Three Queensland ministers now drive Teslas

“The choice was hybrid or diesel. I wanted electric:” Three Queensland ministers now drive Teslas

Three Queensland ministers now drive Tesla Model 3s after rejecting the hybrid and diesel ministerial packages previously on offer.
VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations

VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations

Volkswagen Australia puts pressure on federal government – yet again – to bring Australia up to speed with global transition to electric mobility.
“Stunning failure of policy:” Second-hand Tesla Model 3 sells for more than original price

“Stunning failure of policy:” Second-hand Tesla Model 3 sells for more than original price

Morrison government slammed as auction house reports that some second-hand EVs are being sold online for more than they had cost brand new.