Policy

“Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions

“Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions

New report calls out legacy carmakers for covering up carbon emissions from making cars.
Bowen pushes “robust” vehicle fuel efficiency standards to boost supply of EVs

Bowen pushes “robust” vehicle fuel efficiency standards to boost supply of EVs

Albanese government launches consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy, as it moves to boost the affordability, supply and uptake of EVs in Australia.
Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing

Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing

Minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen hints that Australia will pave the way for domestic electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.
Polestar says nearly half of all Australians favour ICE ban by 2035

Polestar says nearly half of all Australians favour ICE ban by 2035

Polestar says fossil fuel car bans should be brought forward, and surveys show growing support for such measures.
“Goes like you wouldn’t believe:” Bowen test drives Ford F-150 electric ute

“Goes like you wouldn’t believe:” Bowen test drives Ford F-150 electric ute

Federal climate and energy minister uses US visit to test drive electric ute, proving their existence and declaring they are “hugely popular.”

Electrification could save Sydney’s ferries in NSW clean transport strategy

New and retrofitted electric ferries, and multimodal roads with streamlined user fees, are being sounded out by the NSW state government.
How bad are carbon-belching SUVs for the climate and for our health?

How bad are carbon-belching SUVs for the climate and for our health?

We may be underestimating just how bad carbon-belching SUVs are for the climate – and for our health.
Rapid shift to EVs can save 24,000 lives and $148 billion over next two decades

Rapid shift to EVs can save 24,000 lives and $148 billion over next two decades

New research shows EVs will save thousands of lives and improve the health of millions of Australians just by reducing air pollution.