New tax deals deliver $10,000 saving for Tesla Model Y, makes EVs as cheap as Mazda 3
The new fringe benefit tax exemption passed by parliament on Monday will deliver significant savings for EV buyers.
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Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.
CEFC gives $20.5 million to help drive down cost of electric car loans
CEFC allocates $20.5 million to support around $100 million of discounted car loans for buyers of EVs and plug in hybrids.
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Mazda plays EV catch-up with $16bn spending plan, but still trails rest of world
Mazda has lifted its weak electric vehicle ambitions, but still trails other big car makers and is focused still on hybrids.
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Which states are doing best on switch to EVs and transport emissions
While other sectors are making strides to clean up their act, transport is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sources of emissions.
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Most Australians would prefer an EV … if they were of equal price
A recent survey of vehicle buyer intentions in Australia has thrown up some interesting results on EVs.
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Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids
Greens declare win in push to focus Electric Car Discount Bill on battery EVs, delivering savings of up to $9,000 a year.
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How quickly are major car manufacturers going all electric? Not fast enough
We compare the electric vehicle strategies of 23 major manufacturers in six major markets, and it shows that not all targets are created equal.
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Australian cars may finally get clean fuel in first step to emission controls and switch to EVs
Federal Labor seeks feedback on changes to Australia's petrol quality, to pave the way for the long-awaited implementation of vehicle emissions standards.
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New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over
Clearly, Australia needs more affordable mid- and low-end electric vehicles. Here's a run down of what's available and what's coming.
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“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake
New BNEF report highlights how Australia trails the world in EV adoption, and consumers have access to just a fraction of the model choices available overseas.
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