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A long haul: Electric trucks in Australia still face uncertainty over rules, costs and charging

Drivers of electric trucks in one state may not be able to cross the border, because of regulations - just one of a number of issues hindering the uptake in Australia.

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Government urged to reinstate incentives in Australia’s most successful EV market

Government urged to reverse decision to remove motor vehicle duty concessions for electric vehicles, because it risks slowing the uptake of EVs in Australia's most successful market.

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Two “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles  that actually work

Government support can help lower monthly leasing fees and make EVs more accessible for those who may not otherwise be able to afford them. Here are two examples.

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Australian uptake of EV and plug in hyrbids could stall without tax breaks

Australia risks stalling efforts to cut transport emissions if it does not reintroduce tax breaks and incentives for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles.

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How to accelerate the uptake of EVs, and make it socially fair

In mid and high price categories, EVs are already often cheaper than comparable combustion models. Any support should be focused on smaller cars and low-income households.

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EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place

Electric vehicles are expected to grow in number and fall in price following federal election as manufacturers gain confidence that regulations on low-emission transport will not change.

young woman drinking coffee standing next to an EV charging

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Halving fuel excise will save $312, but an EV could save $27,000. You choose

Think beyond the pump. The election choice isn’t just about a temporary 25-cent discount on fuel excise. It’s about whether you want to pocket $312 or unlock tens of thousands in savings with an EV.

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Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?

The Liberal party is right, or at least Bridget McKenzie is, and possibly Peter Dutton agrees with her; EV drivers should pay their fair share to use the roads.

ANTHONY ALBANESE REAL WORLD VEHICLE EFFICIENCY TESTING

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Australia is more reliant on imported oil than ever before. It needs more EVs

New data shows Australia imported more petroleum products than it ever has in the last quarter of 2024. Now is not the time to slow down the transition to electric transport.

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Coalition threat to NVES is pandering to climate deniers and bearded ute-drivers

The companies complaining most about vehicle emissions standards are those that have done the least on the transition to EVs. The Coalition has returned to type.

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