Share of new cars with alternative drive systems reaches 45 pct in Germany
Almost half of all new cars registered in Germany earlier this year were equipped with alternative fuel engines.
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Germany to end subsidies for plug-in hybrids earlier than planned
Germany's economy and climate ministry plans to cancel state subsidies for plug-in hybrid EVs at the end of 2022.
Dealers and owners offer “used” EVs at massive premiums to new car price
Scarcity of new electric vehicles has some car dealers and EV owners asking as much as $25,000 more than the price of a new car.
Victoria Liberals promise to drop “bat-shit crazy” EV road tax, if elected
Liberal shadow minister says it will drop "bat-shit crazy" EV road tax if party wins November state election.
Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses
Queensland adds 30 new zero emissions buses to the state's fleet and launches Australia's first 100% electric bus depot, powered by renewables.
Most car makers fail to meet Australia’s voluntary emissions targets
Just one out of three carmakers have managed to achieve Australia's weak and still voluntary vehicle emissions targets.
Liberal MP puts election slogans on her Tesla, but no mention of party
Liberal MP Katie Allen has election slogans all over her Model 3, but no visible mention of the Liberal Party.
How to get Australians to buy electric cars: Canberra provides a guide
The higher EV uptake in the ACT can shine the path for the shift to zero-emissions transport nationwide.
EV rebate topped up after first round exhausted well ahead of schedule
Victoria's EV rebate is in hot demand, with the initial allocation of 4,000 subsidies snapped up well ahead of schedule.
Turnbull: Morrison’s EV lies “really hurt” the industry, and Tesla should have called him out
Turnbull says Scott Morrison's EV lies - including "ruining the weekend" - damaged the industry and companies like Tesla should have called out his BS.