Global EV sales triple in two years, but emission gains cancelled out by SUVs
IEA reveals sales of electric cars hit 6.6 million in 2021, but gains made in reduced carbon emissions have been cancelled out by increasing sales of SUVs.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
NSW opens funding for first of 1,000 ultra fast EV chargers, country’s biggest network
NSW opens first funding round for planned network of 1,000 ultra fast EV chargers, which it says will be biggest in Australia.
Supply crunch: Why it is so hard to buy an electric vehicle in Australia
Demand for EVs is surging in Australia, but apart from Tesla it is almost impossible to get hold of the most popular models.
Tesla almost beats Toyota as complete 2021 electric vehicle sales figures revealed
Australia's electric car market kicked some serious goals in 2021, but new data reveals Australia doesn't have a demand problem, it has a supply problem.
Iced: Petrol and diesel car drivers to be fined for parking in EV charging spots
Queensland state government to introduce fines for petrol and diesel cars that park illegally in EV charging bays.
EV sales help VW beat tighter vehicle carbon emissions targets
Volkswagen exceeds EU fleet targets for 2021, coming in under maker-specific carbon emissions targets for its passenger cars and larger Volkswagen Group.
Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand, challenges Toyota
Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand for the first time as clean car standards start to make their impact felt.
UK EV incentives and support: Progressive thinking by conservative government
Bipartisan support for EV policies on both sides of the political spectrum in the UK shines a guiding light for clean transport.
Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022
The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.
Truck and EV groups propose electric transition plan amid Adblue crisis
Australian Trucking Association and the Electric Vehicle Council join forces to urge policy reform for smooth and timely transition to a zero-emissions trucking future.