Policy

Australia electric vehicle registrations jump 62 pct in last year, latest data says

Australia electric vehicle registrations jump 62 pct in last year, latest data says

New electric vehicle registrations – including plug-in hybrids and battery-electric – jumped 62% in the last financial year, stats bureau says.
California says it needs 1.2 million electric vehicle chargers by 2030

California says it needs 1.2 million electric vehicle chargers by 2030

California study identifies need for 1.2 million EV chargers by 2030, and another 180,000 to support electric trucks and buses.
Volkswagen’s battery plans a ‘game changer’ for Australian minerals: government

Volkswagen’s battery plans a ‘game changer’ for Australian minerals: government

VW’s plan to mass produce a “unified cell” battery at half the cost of current produciton could turbo-charge Australia’s lithium and nickel exports.
EV owners told to send in odometer readings for road tax, and they are not happy

EV owners told to send in odometer readings for road tax, and they are not happy

Victoria electric vehicle owners have received a letter asking for a photo of their odometer for the state’s EV road tax. And they are not happy.
Canada sets ambitious goal of 100% zero emissions vehicle sales by 2035

Canada sets ambitious goal of 100% zero emissions vehicle sales by 2035

Canada announces it will allow only zero-emissions new car sales from 2035, as part of $A8.6 billion transition plan.
Volkswagen to phase out combustion engines in Europe by 2035

Volkswagen to phase out combustion engines in Europe by 2035

Europe’s largest car brand Volkswagen will end the sale of combustion engine cars in the region by the middle of the next decade.
Explainer: Which Australian states offer the best incentives to buy EVs?

Explainer: Which Australian states offer the best incentives to buy EVs?

There’s a growing gap between the states in the potential savings on offer from governments when buying an EV. Let’s take a look.
“No future for ICE cars:” Volvo urges Australian government to follow NSW lead

“No future for ICE cars:” Volvo urges Australian government to follow NSW lead

Volvo Australia urges federal and state governments to follow EV policy lead of NSW, which it says is a “significant step in the right direction.”