Policy
Ruining the weekend: Ute drivers pay thousand dollars more for fuel in Australia
Talk about ruining the weekend … Study finds Australian ute drivers pay up to $1250 more a year for fuel than their US and EU counterparts, for the same vehicle.
Volkswagen joins Hyundai in supporting efficiency standard, plans 10 new EVs
A second major auto maker has announced it supports the government’s vehicle emissions policy, and is promising 10 new EV models in Australia market this year.
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.
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.
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