Policy

Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

Europe’s plug-in electric car market is surging past China

Electric car subsidies in Europe have helped drive a surge in electric car sales, with the market now exceeding that of China. 
Australia misses out on smartest plug-in hybrid EVs because of poor vehicle standards

Australia misses out on smartest plug-in hybrid EVs because of poor vehicle standards

A new crop of “smart” plug in hybrid electric vehicles that will automatically switch to ‘electric only’ in certain geo-fenced areas in cities will not be available in Australia.
“Feels like it’s not towing anything”: Video of Model Y shows powerful towing capability

“Feels like it’s not towing anything”: Video of Model Y shows powerful towing capability

Prime minister Scott Morrison’s election campaign claim that electric vehicles cannot tow trailers, caravans and boats has been proven wrong yet again.
Joe Biden says electric cars are future of auto industry, and Corvette Stingrays

Joe Biden says electric cars are future of auto industry, and Corvette Stingrays

Biden says EVs are future for US auto industry, and the Corvette Stringray-driving presidential candidate hopes to drive an electric version of his favourite car.
Applications for German government’s electric vehicle bonus soar to record level

Applications for German government’s electric vehicle bonus soar to record level

Number of applications for Germany’s e-car purchase premium reach record level.
EV incentives needed to meet voluntary auto emissions standards

EV incentives needed to meet voluntary auto emissions standards

Even Australia’s weak voluntary auto emissions targets will require the federal government to change its stance on incentivising electric vehicle uptake, says expert.
EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market

EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market

Electric and hybrid vehicle sales remain the only bright lights in slumping Australian auto industry, but remain a tiny part of the new car market.
EV association’s surprising response to proposed electric vehicles tax

EV association’s surprising response to proposed electric vehicles tax

AEVA says non-smokers are not asked to pay tobacco excise, and nor should EV drivers be penalised for not consuming petrol.