Policy

Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids

Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids

Greens declare win in push to focus Electric Car Discount Bill on battery EVs, delivering savings of up to $9,000 a year.
How quickly are major car manufacturers going all electric? Not fast enough

How quickly are major car manufacturers going all electric? Not fast enough

We compare the electric vehicle strategies of 23 major manufacturers in six major markets, and it shows that not all targets are created equal.
Australian cars may finally get clean fuel in first step to emission controls and switch to EVs

Australian cars may finally get clean fuel in first step to emission controls and switch to EVs

Federal Labor seeks feedback on changes to Australia’s petrol quality, to pave the way for the long-awaited implementation of vehicle emissions standards.
New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over

New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over

Clearly, Australia needs more affordable mid- and low-end electric vehicles. Here’s a run down of what’s available and what’s coming.
“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake

“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake

New BNEF report highlights how Australia trails the world in EV adoption, and consumers have access to just a fraction of the model choices available overseas.
German railway group uses innovative electric charging to replace diesel trains

German railway group uses innovative electric charging to replace diesel trains

Deutsche Bahn begins electrification of rail lines with innovative infrastructure that will charge battery-powered trains and replace diesel locomotives.
Australians want a rapid shift to EVs – and a fuel efficiency standard to drive it

Australians want a rapid shift to EVs – and a fuel efficiency standard to drive it

Annual Climate of the Nation report adds transport to the survey, uncovering huge support for shift to EVs and for hard-line policies to drive it.
Electric Tuk Tuks in Australia: Ikea and logistics giant ANC get serious about last mile delivery

Electric Tuk Tuks in Australia: Ikea and logistics giant ANC get serious about last mile delivery

Australia to see first electric Tuk Tuks on its roads as logistics company ANC and retailing giant Ikea get serious about zero emissions “last mile” deliveries.