Higher petrol prices hurt, but cutting fuel excise will slow transition to electric
Calls to cut the fuel excise in response to soaring petrol prices would not serve Australia’s economic and national interests in the longer term.
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Biden wants rapid shift to EVs to stop “tyrants like Putin” using fossil fuels as weapon
Biden says shift to EVs means "no one will have to worry about the price at the gas pump", and will stop tyrants like Putin using fossil fuels as a weapon.
The Driven Podcast: Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy
Labor’s Chris Bowen discusses his new Tesla Model 3, what it means for Labor’s EV policy, and shares his views on the latest moves to accelerate coal closures.
Bright red Volvo electric bus begins operations in WA’s Joondalup
Joondalup’s first battery electric bus has hit the streets, the first of four to be rolled out as part of a larger trial.
European zero-emissions trucks to get 50% discount on distance based-tolls
EU gives zero-emission trucks a big discount on distance road tolls to encourage uptake.
Kia says it could sell 10 times as many EV6 SUVs in Australia if it had enough supply
Global supply issues and lack of policy support mean Kia will have only 500 EV6 SUVs to offer customers this year, falling well short of demand.
Labor’s energy spokesman Chris Bowen takes delivery of new Tesla Model 3
Labor's Chris Bowen takes delivery of Tesla Model 3, raising possibility that Australia's next energy minister will drive an EV.
Victoria to add 400 zero emissions vehicles to government fleet
The Victorian government will add 400 zero emissions vehicles to its own fleet, committing $15 million in its forthcoming state budget.
Electric fleet operators get $128m boost for charging infrastructure rollout
Fleet operators offered funding support for switch to electric models, with a new $128 million fund to support new charging infrastructure.
Germany to tighten EV subsidy rules to stop lucrative resale rorts
Germany to tighten rules on EV exports to stop practice of buyers pocketing generous subsides and then selling the cars in another country.