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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.

Toyota, Nissan called out for opposing climate action, only Tesla supports 1.5°C

Major car makers talk a big game on the shift to electric vehicles, but a new report finds most of them are laggards, except for Tesla.

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New Zealand to subsidise switch to EVs for low income families

New Zealand announces major new subsidise for low income houses to help them switch to electric vehicles.

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MG offers “free” destination chargers at NSW tourism facilities

MG offers “effectively free" destination chargers for regional businesses approved for new NSW government grant.

NSW Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance, NSW Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean and NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet in Sydney. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)

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NSW launches guide for EV ready apartments and office blocks

NSW government launches new guide to help residential and commercial building owners make their properties 'EV ready'.

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What happens to net-zero targets if electric cars run out?

There are simply not enough electric vehicles being made to meet demand. How will this affect the path to net zero?

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Germany may nearly double electric car subsidies to reach climate targets

Germany’s transport ministry plans to almost double e-car subsidies to achieve climate targets.

Source: Tesla Owqners Club of Western Australia

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Australia’s most generous EV rebate unveiled – along with a road user tax

WA Labor government commits $60m of State Budget to zero emission vehicle uptake, including a $3,500 rebate and a road user charge.

The NSW govenment will offer grants of up to $40,000 to support EV chargers at tourist sites (Image credit: DPIE).

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NSW offers grants to fund thousands of EV chargers at key tourist sites

NSW offers grants of up to $40,000 to fund the installation of EV charging facilities at regional tourist destinations.

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Biden tips billions to scale up local EV battery manufacturing and recycling

US government commits $US3.1 billion to domestic electric vehicle battery manufacturing and $60m to battery reuse and recycling.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese (centre right) and shadow NDIS Minister Bill Shorten sit on an electric bus while visiting Swan Transit Joondalup bus depot. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)

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“A future without petrol bills:” Labor promises Australia-wide EV charging network

Labor's Driving the Nation EV strategy promises country-wide EV charging network, and electric buses for Perth.

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