Monash Uni says Australia’s EV future lies in lithium and battery IP
Australia needs to embrace uptake of EVs, including lithium resources, battery IP, and the use of electric vehicles as support for the electricity grid.
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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.
NSW boosts electric vehicle chargers, pulls planning restrictions
NSW government removes hurdles for owners of car parks, depots, car-washes and service stations from installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Which countries are doing most to support electric vehicles?
Australia's lack of policy for electric vehicle policies stands in sharp contrast to what is happening in the rest of the world.
Electrify America moves up a gear
As an example of what Australia needs to smooth the introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles – it would be hard to go past what $US2 billion can do.
Australia should take New Zealand’s lead in EV policy and incentives
Australia should look to NZ when it comes to how to encourage adoption of electric cars.
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.
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.