Policy

NRMA gets funding for 117 new fast-charging stations across Australia

NRMA gets funding for 117 new fast-charging stations across Australia

Federal government has announced a new national fast-charging network allowing Australian EV owners to travel further without range anxiety.
Cheaper, cleaner, quieter: Boston begins rollout of 750 electric school buses

Cheaper, cleaner, quieter: Boston begins rollout of 750 electric school buses

Boston begins transition of its entire fleet of 750 school buses to electric. Students gets cleaner air and quieter rides, and authorities save money.
EV advocates rail against hydrogen highways and used EV import bans

EV advocates rail against hydrogen highways and used EV import bans

AEVA criticises inclusion of ‘hydrogen highways’ in the National Electric Vehicle Strategy as outdated and inefficient. It also calls for EV import regulation changes.
WA to make 130 electric buses in belated switch away from diesel

WA to make 130 electric buses in belated switch away from diesel

WA government will build 130 electric buses after conceding that electric buses are the “future”, just three years after massive commitment to diesel vehicles
California surpasses 1.5 million EV sales, well ahead of 2025 target

California surpasses 1.5 million EV sales, well ahead of 2025 target

California reaches 1.5 million EV target two years ahead of schedule as electric cars grab 21 pct share of new car market.
“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

“We want more EVS:” Queensland doubles electric vehicle rebates to $6,000

Queensland state government has doubled the size of electric vehicle rebates and extended eligibility to higher priced EVs.
Origin gets ARENA handout to help business customers to go electric

Origin gets ARENA handout to help business customers to go electric

Federal Labor follows up its EV Strategy announcement with a handout to big three gen-tailer Origin Energy and funds for discounted EV loans.
Bowen announces $70 million round of grants for innovative EV charging

Bowen announces $70 million round of grants for innovative EV charging

Bowen announces $70 million grants funding round for EV charging infrastructure, with focus on innovations, smart charging and vehicle to grid.