Policy

Germany’s stunning new EV targets under “traffic light” coalition of SDP, Greens and business

Germany’s stunning new EV targets under “traffic light” coalition of SDP, Greens and business

Germany’s new “traffic light” coalition of social democrats, greens and business parties unveils plan to have 15 million fully electric cars on the road by 2030.
Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too

Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too

Recent research from the US says electrification of cars alone not enough for transport sector to prevent more than 2°C of global warming.
Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top list for reasons to buy an EV but price and limited model choices are still proving a roadblock, a new survey has revealed.
Electric Vehicle Council appoints UQ EV researcher to advise on policy

Electric Vehicle Council appoints UQ EV researcher to advise on policy

Electric Vehicle Council appoints EV researcher Jake Whitehead to the position of Head of Policy for the organisation.
UK to mandate EV chargers in new homes and buildings

UK to mandate EV chargers in new homes and buildings

UK to introduce new measures to ensure drivers have more places to charge as the EV transition picks up pace.
We must rapidly decarbonise road transport – but hydrogen’s not the answer

We must rapidly decarbonise road transport – but hydrogen’s not the answer

Hydrogen has been touted as the fuel of the future, but researchers believe the focus on hydrogen in road transport is misplaced.
Biden credits GM and ignores Tesla on electrification of cars, and Musk is not happy

Biden credits GM and ignores Tesla on electrification of cars, and Musk is not happy

US president Joe Biden makes speech crediting auto giant General Motors for electrifying “the entire auto industry”. Musk was so upset he tweeted an Andrew Bolt video.
Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find

Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find

Australians are hungry for electric vehicles, but even those willing to pay $60,000 or more for the current crop of EVs are being frustrated by a trickle of supply.