Policy
New safety regulations coming for e-bikes and e-scooters, let’s hope evidence triumphs over FUD for EVs
New safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters are an appropriate response to the issues. Let’s hope the same evidence-based approach is adopted for EVs.
More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing
Three new grant programs will target continued rollout of public EV fast charging and kerbside charging and encourage businesses to embrace electrification.
The shift from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”
ACT moves from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees, but free regos end in Australia’s “little Norway.”
Insurance costs and charging bans raise new barriers to electric vehicle adoption
Soaring insurance costs, charging bans in apartments and lack of certification on battery health cited as major new hurdles in the adoption of electric vehicles.
“Fundamental rethink:” One third of people willing to give up owning cars, nearly half in big cities
Survey finds 70 per cent of people call for “fundamental rethink” of mobility, and one third willing to give up a car. No, it’s not Australia.
What’s the real risk from electric vehicles in apartments?
The real risk to existing apartment buildings from EV charging isn’t fire. It’s that pretty soon, failure to support EV charging for residents will damage property values and rental returns.
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