Queensland to double number of battery electric buses this year
The number of zero emission battery electric buses operating across Queensland’s network will more than double this year.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Macquarie spinoff targets electric utes and cars for fleets after FBT change
Macquarie spin-out Fleete and software company Evenergi strike partnership to take advantage of FBT changes that encourage switch to EVs.
Toyota could face $50 million “greenwashing” fine after referral to consumer watchdog
Car giant Toyota accused of misleading consumers on its electric vehicle transition efforts and referred to consumer watchdog.
Why my Tesla is deregistered: Victoria’s clumsy, discriminatory and stupid EV road tax
I’m resisting paying for a Robodebt-like assumption of mileage hypothecated from my historical travel distances when, in fact, my car was garaged and stationary.
Why Australia’s EV market is surging, with more affordable models on the way
After bumper first two months of 2023, EVs are all the rage and this year is about to get a whole lot better with affordable cars only around the corner.
EU delays vote on combustion car ban after Germany insists on e-fuels exemption
EU delays vote on proposed combustion car ban after Germany insists on exemption for e-fuels that even emissions cheat VW admits are not efficient.
Electric vehicles grab record 6.8 pct share of Australia market as Tesla rules again
EV demand soars in February as fully electric vehicles make up up 6.8% of the overall new car market.
Controversial electric vehicle tax has taken 243 EVs off the roads
Reports emerge that Victoria's "world first" and already wildly unpopular EV tax has resulted in more than 240 EV registrations being cancelled.
New study reveals catastrophic health impacts of petrol and diesel cars
Vehicle Pollution Forum highlights the devastating health impacts of traffic pollution in Australia, with the death toll standing at more than 11,000 a year.
Back to where it all started: Tesla to move engineering HQ back to California
The second most desirable employer for engineering students in the US will move its engineering HQ back to Silicon Valley.