Policy
Controversial state EV taxes could be blocked at federal level
The federal Greens have written a law that would penalise states for taxing EV owners, describing such moves as a “terrible idea.”
Federal MPs to ride in Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai electric cars in Comcar trial
The Comcar fleet has chosen a Tesla Model 3 and a Hyundai Ioniq in a two-year trial to “assess viability”.
First “future fuel” funds to offer $16.5m to remove fast charger “black spots”
ARENA opens up applications for $16.5 million in grants to support the deployment of new rapid charging infrastructure across Australia.
EVs smash petrol cars on emissions, even with a coal-powered grid
Study shows switching to 100 per cent battery EVs will slash greenhouse gas emissions, even in a coal-dominated grid. With more renewables, the savings are huge.
Nearly 40 pct of German motorists will not buy e-car ‘under any circumstances’ – survey
Many Germans remain deeply sceptical about electric cars. Thirty-nine percent of drivers say they “will not buy an electric car under any circumstances.”
“A tax for the future, not for now”: Voters rally against EV tax
Online rally says road user taxes proposed by Victoria, South Australia and NSW is wrong policy, and focus should be on incentives.
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