Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses
Queensland premier Steven Miles has announced plans to deliver over 400 zero emission buses to replace aging diesel buses in operation on the Translink network.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Germany axes subsidies for electric trucks and buses
The German government has terminated two subsidy schemes for electric trucks and buses, because of budget constraints.
What would a vehicle efficiency standard for new cars cost – or save – Australian drivers?
Peter Dutton is saying a vehicle efficiency standard will increase vehicle costs on Australians. But data going back decades in other countries suggests the opposite.
Why is public high power EV charging so much more expensive than charging at home?
If you are wondering why DC fast charging is so expensive, look at the network costs and demand charges. And then think about the cost of breakfast at a cafe.
Can the fossil fuel car lobby run a 2010 anti-mining tax style fear campaign in 2024? Unlikely
The fossil car lobby is promising another "mining tax" campaign against new emission standards. But the Japanese car makers do not appear to have the support of their peers.
Car lobby slammed for scare campaign over fuel standards
Warnings the price of utes and large SUVs will soar and cost Australians $2.21 billion in 2025 have been slammed as "scaremongering".
Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road
One tricky path the policy must navigate is allowing for supply of both small and large vehicles, without exacerbating the trend towards oversized vehicles on our roads.
EV sales in New Zealand take a dive in first month of 2024 after discount axed
Sales of new EVs in New Zealand plunge after conservative government brings end to clean car discount program.
Victoria debuts first all-electric bus depot, with 14 dual fast charging stations
Victoria’s largest bus operator opens the state’s first electric bus depot to accommodate its largest fleet of zero-emission buses.
Fuel efficiency standards are coming, slowly. When they arrive, will they have teeth?
The key point of fuel efficiency standards is they are mandated and come with "teeth." So, when Australia finally gets its FES, will it be strong enough?