Policy

NSW minister says Victoria’s EV road tax “crazy and ridiculous”

NSW minister says Victoria’s EV road tax “crazy and ridiculous”

Constance slams Victoria EV road tax as “crazy and ridiculous”, a sentiment shared by many of that state’s electric vehicle owners.
Nissan targets 40% full battery electric vehicle sales in US by 2030

Nissan targets 40% full battery electric vehicle sales in US by 2030

Nissan says it aims to have 40 per cent of its US new car sales in the form of full battery electric vehicles by 2030.
EV uptake gets 20 per cent boost from ACT’s free rego policy

EV uptake gets 20 per cent boost from ACT’s free rego policy

Electric car uptake in the ACT jumps 20pct since the government began offering a two-year waiver of registration fees.
Biden sets 50% electric vehicle target for 2030, but bizarrely snubs Tesla

Biden sets 50% electric vehicle target for 2030, but bizarrely snubs Tesla

Joe Biden announces target for half of new car sales to be “zero-emissions” by 2030, but strangely did not invite Tesla to the event.
Tasmania targets electric vehicle tourism with new grants for chargers

Tasmania targets electric vehicle tourism with new grants for chargers

Tasmania hopes new round of grants targeting charging in regional areas and holiday destinations will encourage electric vehicle tourism.
“Your registration may be suspended:” Victoria escalates war on EV owners

“Your registration may be suspended:” Victoria escalates war on EV owners

EVs will be removed from roads if owners do not comply with nonsense ‘system’ to register odometer readings.
Rivian may build electric SUVs and utes in UK factory

Rivian may build electric SUVs and utes in UK factory

Rivian is in talks with ministers about developing a factory in the UK with a possible large public subsidy package on the table.
Ampol to add EV fast chargers at 121 petrol stations around Australia

Ampol to add EV fast chargers at 121 petrol stations around Australia

After getting $1 billion to keep its Australian oil refinery pumping, Ampol gets another grant to roll out EV chargers at its petrol stations.