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New BNEF analysis finds that EVs will be cheaper than ICE cars by 2027

New BNEF analysis finds that EVs will be cheaper than ICE cars by 2027

New analysis finds that electric cars and vans will be cheaper to make than combustion engine cars in every light vehicle segment from 2027, at the latest, across Europe.
Senate dumps on Victoria EV tax plan, but opposes move to cancel revenues

Senate dumps on Victoria EV tax plan, but opposes move to cancel revenues

A federal senate committee criticises state government proposals slug EVs with new fees, while rejecting a Greens plan to nullify the taxes.
Sweden overtakes Norway in plug-in electric car sales with new EV incentives

Sweden overtakes Norway in plug-in electric car sales with new EV incentives

Sales of plug-in electric vehicles in Sweden overtook Norway in the first quarter of 2021, with much of the credit going to a generous bonus-malus scheme.
Chips are down: Why the world could run out of new cars

Chips are down: Why the world could run out of new cars

An acute shortage of semiconductor chips has prompted Morgan Stanley to seriously suggest the world could run out of new cars.
The Australian trucking industry has begun to turn electric

The Australian trucking industry has begun to turn electric

Australia’s trucking industry is making moves to go electric, and the switch will deliver clear socio-economic, environmental and health-related benefits.
Tesla’s carbon credit windfall to shrink as rival car-makers clean up their act

Tesla’s carbon credit windfall to shrink as rival car-makers clean up their act

The hit may not be great news for Tesla shareholders, but it is a positive sign European car makers are edging towards decarbonisation.
By 2030, it won’t make sense to own a petrol or diesel car

By 2030, it won’t make sense to own a petrol or diesel car

Even if powered by e-fuels, internal combustion engine vehicles will cost more, and emit more, than EVs in 2030.
Electric cars could help lower household electricity prices in Germany, study finds

Electric cars could help lower household electricity prices in Germany, study finds

Electric mobility in Germany could lead to lower household electricity prices, finds new research by Fraunhofer institutes.