Policy

Australia urged to focus on EVs to boost fuel security and slash emissions

Australia urged to focus on EVs to boost fuel security and slash emissions

New analysis shows transport will become Australia’s largest source of emissions, underpinning the need for an electric vehicle policy.
Angus Taylor: “I’m not driving an electric car”

Angus Taylor: “I’m not driving an electric car”

Angus Taylor says he will not drive an electric vehicle, telling a radio interview he needs an SUV to cover extraordinary distances he travels each year.
Coalition to spend $2.3 billion to ensure Australians keep driving petrol cars

Coalition to spend $2.3 billion to ensure Australians keep driving petrol cars

Morrison government delivers a $2.3 billion hand out to oil refineries, that could lock Australia into liquid fossil fuels for at least the next decade.
Europe’s lost decade: About the importance of interim targets

Europe’s lost decade: About the importance of interim targets

Without strengthened interim targets for 2025 to 2029, the European Union risks losing its leading role in the uptake of electric vehicles.
ACT minister hits out at states planning “extraordinary” taxes on electric vehicles

ACT minister hits out at states planning “extraordinary” taxes on electric vehicles

ACT energy minister hit out at “extraordinary” plans to introduce EV taxes, says now is the time to back zero emissions vehicles.
Victoria gets more than 400 registrations for electric vehicle rebate in first week

Victoria gets more than 400 registrations for electric vehicle rebate in first week

Victoria says there is already strong interest in electric vehicle rebate as minister D’Ambrosio defends road tax.
Queensland parliament embraces EVs with three onsite chargers

Queensland parliament embraces EVs with three onsite chargers

The Queensland parliament is now host to three EV chargers, as it calls for greater support for EVs from the federal government.
The role of the used car market in accelerating equal access to electric vehicles

The role of the used car market in accelerating equal access to electric vehicles

Providing incentives similar to those offered for new cars seems to be a crucial element to broaden up the market to a wider consumer group.