Tesla to consider making electric cars in Australia if ‘opportunity arises’
Tesla tells Senate inquiry it would consider making EVs in Australia - if the market was big enough.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Carmakers weigh in on EV inquiry, suggest support for motorists, infrastructure
Global and Australian car and truck manufacturers call for government support to nurture low and zero emissions vehicles and infrastructure.
EV vs ICE: The cost gap that is holding Australia back
A new report issued by RACQ has revealed telling figures that could be holding back the adoption of EVs in Australia.
Faster EV uptake needs auto and policy makers to work together: Nissan
Nissan calls on governments, automakers and other key stakeholders to work together to drive the shift to electric vehicles in Asia and Oceania.
Australia EV uptake hindered by long road to price parity
Report says EV uptake depends strongly on consumer perceptions of “pay back period”. And in Australia, that requires a 40,000km drive each year.
France embraces incentive to trade in dirty motors for EVs
France government incentive to trade in old petrol and diesel cars for new EVs proves unexpected success.