Policy

Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs

Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced $20 million in funding for 500 subscription EVs destined to be used in rideshare transport services like Uber.
Why tough fuel efficiency standards will cut costs for car owners in Australia

Why tough fuel efficiency standards will cut costs for car owners in Australia

Australia should match the EU and US on fuel efficiency standards, because the additional cost of an EV can be paid back within just one year in fuel and maintenance savings.
“At the very far end:” Australia and New Zealand to co-operate on EV supply and manufacturing

“At the very far end:” Australia and New Zealand to co-operate on EV supply and manufacturing

Australian and New Zealand ministers say they’ll work together to improve EV supply and manufacturing for countries at the “very far end” of supply chains.
“This government hates EVs:” Greens slam Victoria’s scrapping of $3000 EV subsidy

“This government hates EVs:” Greens slam Victoria’s scrapping of $3000 EV subsidy

Greens say the Victoria Labor government should scrap its controversial EV road tax rather than cut the rebate – a move it hid in its recent budget.
Victoria in shock move to scrap $3,000 electric vehicle rebate

Victoria in shock move to scrap $3,000 electric vehicle rebate

Victorian government to scrap its $3000 EV subsidy this month, well ahead of schedule and below its promise of 20,000 allocations.
Tesla Model 3 now has lower purchase price than Toyota Camry in California

Tesla Model 3 now has lower purchase price than Toyota Camry in California

Tesla rejigs supply chain to ensure entry level Model 3 qualifies for full IRA tax credit. Combined with California’s own rebate a new Tesla now costs less than a base model Toyota Camry.
Conservative voters are switching to EVs faster than the national average

Conservative voters are switching to EVs faster than the national average

Some conservative voting areas in the US are leading the nation on EV uptake. And conservative politicians are starting to respond with pro-EV policies.
Don’t plug in your plug-in hybrid? Regulators will now hold car makers responsible

Don’t plug in your plug-in hybrid? Regulators will now hold car makers responsible

Car makers have been getting too many credits for plug in hybrids that some owners rarely plug in. That’s about to change.