German carmakers protest over end of electric vehicle subsidies
German finance minister calls for end to government subsidies for EVs, but carmakers say they rely on them.
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NSW to spend $38m for kerbside, parking station EV charging points
NSW to spend an extra $38m to boost access to EV charging points in apartments and parts of the state where there is no off-street parking.
The petrol cliff is coming. Are we ready for the EV transition?
First we were caught out with the speed of uptake of rooftop solar. Could it be that the next big shock is the rapid uptake of EVs?
Victoria to boost EV charger installations with training pilot program
Victorian government commits nearly $1 million in pilot program to provide electricians with training to increase the number of EV charging station installers.
EU votes to ban new combustion engine cars from 2035, auto makers not happy
Car makers says EU ban on new combustion engine cars is too soon, environmental NGOs say it is too late.
France makes it harder to “flip” new EVs for profit
France implements new rules to make it harder for used car dealers to “flip” new EVs and make a tidy profit in the process.
Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program
Despite having moved its HQ to Texas, Tesla has been excluded from the state’s EV incentive program.
Northern Territory unveils grants and stamp duty waiver for EVs and chargers
NT joins other states and territories with incentives to reduce cost of electric vehicles and EV charging stations.
Kia Australia boosts EV6 allocation, to import EV9 and electric ute after Labor win
Kia to bring in more of its popular EV6 SUVs, and will seek to bring the EV9 and an electric ute to Australia after Labor's win and its welcome mat to electric vehicles.
Net-zero by 2050 means no fossil fuel car sales beyond 2038, says BNEF
The last internal combustion vehicle must be sold by 2038 if global net-zero transport goals are to be successful.