Policy
Fire department wants restrictions on EV parking and charging in big buildings
NSW Fire and Rescue says EVs should not be charged, or even parked, in enclosed building car parks, without the very latest protection systems. EV experts fear over-reach and added costs.
One Australian state has decided to expand EV rebates, rather than end them
State government cites “huge growth” in EV uptake in decision to invest a further $5.2 million into its electric vehicle rebate scheme.
Electric vehicles will improve air quality in our cities – but only when uptake accelerates
The main challenge in cutting transport emissions is no longer technological – it’s uptake.
“The unequivocal path forward:” EU adopts strong pollution laws for trucks and buses
The European Parliament has voted to adopt new emissions regulations for large trucks and buses sending a strong signal to manufacturers of where the world is heading.
Electric cars and trucks can slash Australia’s $60 billion fossil fuel import bill
Australians pay over $60 billion a year to import petroleum products, and tens of billions more for storing, distributing and selling them. Electric transport and sensible urban planning can reduce that.
Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think
An attention-grabbing report suggests $1 trillion of investment is needed to electrify 100% of the nation’s truck fleet. Here’s what it got wrong.
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