Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

Labor says massive support for fuel standards as car lobby kicks own goal on EV prices

Federal government says 1,200 submissions to fuel standards inquiry shows overwhelming support, but legacy car makers simply can't keep up with the pace of the transition.

The NSW govenment will offer grants of up to $40,000 to support EV chargers at tourist sites (Image credit: DPIE).

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New rules introduced to boost reliability of public EV fast chargers

One government has released draft legislation designed to improve the consumer experience at public charge points. What can Australia learn from it?

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NSW may scrap EV rebates in Australia’s biggest electric vehicle market

NSW Premier says his state may scrap EV rebates because "we think it is pushing up the costs of EVs."

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Wind farms and solar towers as far as the eye can see: But where are the EV fast chargers

How could it be that a renewable energy exemplar like SA could be years behind on EV charging infrastructure?

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Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount

As many as 250,000 Australian workers could unlock significant electric vehicle discounts after a change to small business software that will automate car leases.

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Strong fuel efficiency standards – and no loopholes – will deliver EV price parity, says CCA

Australia needs to introduce strong fuel efficiency standards without loopholes to bring price parity for EVs and to help reach net zero goals.

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Under the frunk: Which automakers are surprising in high stakes race to EV?

A new report lifts the hood on the light vehicle industry and delivers some findings about automaker progress on EVs that you might find surprising.

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EV sales double, but lack of policy puts Australia at back of global queue

Australians "now know the future of driving is electric," but potential buyers were still being held back by a small range and less stock.

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Consumer, industry groups slam Queensland’s “dumb” rules on home EV charging

More industry and consumers groups have come out against Queensland's "bizarre" rules on EV charging which threatens to cause problems for the electric vehicle industry.

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EV drivers confused by survey asking how to improve cancelled rebates program

Victorian EV subsidy recipients receive a confusing email hinting the future of EV subsidies in the state.

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