Policy
The madness of Big Auto’s push for hydrogen-powered cars
The battle between hydrogen and electric vehicles has been more about preserving entrenched energy monopolies and less about science. The war is now over but some continue to push the hydrogen pipe dream.
“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids pollute up to seven times more than advertised
Real-world testing of plug-in hybrid EVs reveals they pollute up to seven times more than advertised, and are not suitable for clean cities.
“Not a single year to lose:” Auto industry is pushing world well beyond 1.5°C
A report shows that unless carmakers make significant changes in three key areas, the global automotive industry will crash through its carbon budget by 75%
Australia’s desperate need for more reliable fast-chargers as EV numbers jump
The Australia Electric Vehicle Council has released its 2022 recap showing solid growth in EV (and hybrid) market share.
Toyota accused of trying to keep Australia “stuck in petrol powered dark ages”
Toyota accused – again – of trying to water down Australia’s vehicle emission standards in latest attempt to slow down transition to EVs.
“Utter bollocks:” Energy analyst debunks Toyota’s “scarce lithium” hybrid myth
Toyota chief scientist’s claim that hybrid production should be prioritised over electric vehicles has been debunked by Dutch energy analyst.
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