Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

Australia gets “F” for Fail on electric vehicle policy, even as consumer interest jumps

PM Morrison backed Small Business Minister Michaelia Cash's attack over electric cars in Gosford last month. AAP

Australia’s federal government given an F for “fail” for its EV policy efforts, even as new data shows that more than half of drivers are considering to go electric for their next car.

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Tesla Model S proves grunt against Holden supercar as Planet A goes electric

Craig Reucassel pits a Model S against Holden's most powerful Australian-built production car ever, as the "Fight for Planet A" goes electric.

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Tesla Model 3 beaten into fourth spot in NZ in July – by Kona, Mini, and Leaf

Model 3 falls to back of pack in new EV sales in New Zealand, overtaken in the month of July by Kona, Leaf, and new electric Mini.

The established car shipping industry in Emden could be a key factor in Tesla's interest in Lower Saxony.

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Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

Electric car subsidies in Europe have helped drive a surge in electric car sales, with the market now exceeding that of China.

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Australia misses out on smartest plug-in hybrid EVs because of poor vehicle standards

A new crop of "smart" plug in hybrid electric vehicles that will automatically switch to ‘electric only’ in certain geo-fenced areas in cities will not be available in Australia.

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“Feels like it’s not towing anything”: Video of Model Y shows powerful towing capability

Prime minister Scott Morrison's election campaign claim that electric vehicles cannot tow trailers, caravans and boats has been proven wrong yet again.

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Joe Biden says electric cars are future of auto industry, and Corvette Stingrays

Biden says EVs are future for US auto industry, and the Corvette Stringray-driving presidential candidate hopes to drive an electric version of his favourite car.

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Applications for German government’s electric vehicle bonus soar to record level

Number of applications for Germany's e-car purchase premium reach record level.

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EV incentives needed to meet voluntary auto emissions standards

Even Australia's weak voluntary auto emissions targets will require the federal government to change its stance on incentivising electric vehicle uptake, says expert.

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EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market

Electric and hybrid vehicle sales remain the only bright lights in slumping Australian auto industry, but remain a tiny part of the new car market.

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