Policy
Ombudsman says Victoria EV road tax a “dog’s breakfast” in damning assessment
Victorians who drive electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being slugged with unfair charges under a tax scheme the Greens say has been a “dog’s breakfast” from the start.
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
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?
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
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
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.
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