Policy
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?
Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax
As refunds for Victoria’s much maligned road user tax start to arrive, it seems the government is bending over backwards to mollify its EV community.
Submissions open for EV transition inquiry, as efficiency standards remain in limbo
Still lacking a national vehicle efficiency standard, Australia gets a new Parliamentary inquiry into the impacts and opportunities of the transition to EVs.
“Car and charger covered:” Government extends zero interest loan to EV chargers
Tasmania government expands energy saver scheme to offer loans of between $500 and $10,000 to install EV chargers at home and businesses.
