Policy

World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours

World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours

New study shows how diesel fuel exhaust can decrease the functional connectivity of a human brain – even after just two hours of exposure.
Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport

Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport

Australia’s biggest city is looking to fast-track EVs – with EV chargers in all apartment blocks – and kick out fossil vehicles. But that’s only part of the solution.
Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia

Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia

Federal minister uses electric ute as prop to launch new report highlighting money and health benefits of strong fuel emissions policy.
Don’t stall now: Strong fuel standards must be at centre of national EV strategy

Don’t stall now: Strong fuel standards must be at centre of national EV strategy

Australia’s EV strategy has the potential to reshape and modernise Australia’s transport system. If we get it right.
“Signal for whole of Europe:” Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025

“Signal for whole of Europe:” Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025

Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025, in a move it hopes will be followed by other cities, states and countries.
Half-price workplace EV charging stations on offer with launch of WA grant scheme

Half-price workplace EV charging stations on offer with launch of WA grant scheme

McGowan government offers small businesses, NGOs and local governments a big discount on cost of installing electric vehicle charging facilities for staff.
Broken EV chargers? Australia urged to follow new US reliability standard

Broken EV chargers? Australia urged to follow new US reliability standard

US sets a minimum reliability standard for government-funded EV chargers. Australia has been urged to follow as EV drivers are delayed and frustrated.
World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

A landmark study in California using real-word data has shown that increasing electric vehicle uptake leads to less air pollution and better public health.