Policy

UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

While the decision sends a confusing message, research suggests the shift to electric cars may now be unstoppable – regardless of what the government does.
Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Hybrid electric vehicles might not be the green machines that car makers tell consumers, with research finding major car brands are making potentially misleading claims.
EV sales point to oil demand peaking by 2030 – so why is big oil ramping up production?

EV sales point to oil demand peaking by 2030 – so why is big oil ramping up production?

Global EV growth is being forecast by the IEA to drive an overall peak in oil demand within just a few years. So why is the oil industry ramping back up?
Electric vehicles reduce carbon pollution, even in coal-dominated state grids

Electric vehicles reduce carbon pollution, even in coal-dominated state grids

Even an EV charged on a coal-dominated grid will still reduce carbon dioxide pollution by around 30%, new analysis shows.
NSW Labor’s weird EV policy means expensive electric cars will be spared road tax

NSW Labor’s weird EV policy means expensive electric cars will be spared road tax

Owners of EVs that have paid stamp duty will be exempt from the NSW road user charge. That includes all EVs priced above $78,000.
Queensland to spend $134m on new buses. Most will be diesel

Queensland to spend $134m on new buses. Most will be diesel

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week announced a $134 million investment to build 200 new buses in Queensland. But most will be diesel.
“Backflip and betrayal:” NSW scraps rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs

“Backflip and betrayal:” NSW scraps rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs

NSW to scrap rebates and stamp duty exemptions for EVs, and will impose a road tax on new EVs bought from early next year.
“Flooded with cheaper Chinese electric cars:” EU fights back to protect car makers

“Flooded with cheaper Chinese electric cars:” EU fights back to protect car makers

France and Germany have backed efforts by the European Union to investigate unfair competition allegations against China for electric vehicle production.