Policy

Iced: Petrol and diesel car drivers to be fined for parking in EV charging spots

Iced: Petrol and diesel car drivers to be fined for parking in EV charging spots

Queensland state government to introduce fines for petrol and diesel cars that park illegally in EV charging bays.
EV sales help VW beat tighter vehicle carbon emissions targets

EV sales help VW beat tighter vehicle carbon emissions targets

Volkswagen exceeds EU fleet targets for 2021, coming in under maker-specific carbon emissions targets for its passenger cars and larger Volkswagen Group.
Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand, challenges Toyota

Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand, challenges Toyota

Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand for the first time as clean car standards start to make their impact felt.
UK EV incentives and support: Progressive thinking by conservative government

UK EV incentives and support: Progressive thinking by conservative government

Bipartisan support for EV policies on both sides of the political spectrum in the UK shines a guiding light for clean transport.
Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.
Truck and EV groups propose electric transition plan amid Adblue crisis

Truck and EV groups propose electric transition plan amid Adblue crisis

Australian Trucking Association and the Electric Vehicle Council join forces to urge policy reform for smooth and timely transition to a zero-emissions trucking future.
Queenslanders keen to make switch to EVs, but put off by prices

Queenslanders keen to make switch to EVs, but put off by prices

Recent poll shows Queenslanders eager to make switch to electric vehicles, but high prices still present significant barrier to entry.
New France ruling aims to reduce energy use in transport

New France ruling aims to reduce energy use in transport

France introduces new law that doesn’t just encourage people to switch to electric cars, but focuses on reducing the energy required for transportation.