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Labor discount plan to bring down cost of electric cars to take effect on July 1

Labor discount plan to bring down cost of electric cars to take effect on July 1

The Albanese government will honour a promise to exempt some EVs from two federal taxes from 1 July, planning to pass legislation with retrospective effect.
German carmakers protest over end of electric vehicle subsidies

German carmakers protest over end of electric vehicle subsidies

German finance minister calls for end to government subsidies for EVs, but carmakers say they rely on them.
NSW to spend $38m for kerbside, parking station EV charging points

NSW to spend $38m for kerbside, parking station EV charging points

NSW to spend an extra $38m to boost access to EV charging points in apartments and parts of the state where there is no off-street parking.
The petrol cliff is coming. Are we ready for the EV transition?

The petrol cliff is coming. Are we ready for the EV transition?

First we were caught out with the speed of uptake of rooftop solar. Could it be that the next big shock is the rapid uptake of EVs?
Victoria to boost EV charger installations with training pilot program

Victoria to boost EV charger installations with training pilot program

Victorian government commits nearly $1 million in pilot program to provide electricians with training to increase the number of EV charging station installers.
EU votes to ban new combustion engine cars from 2035, auto makers not happy

EU votes to ban new combustion engine cars from 2035, auto makers not happy

Car makers says EU ban on new combustion engine cars is too soon, environmental NGOs say it is too late.
France makes it harder to “flip” new EVs for profit

France makes it harder to “flip” new EVs for profit

France implements new rules to make it harder for used car dealers to “flip” new EVs and make a tidy profit in the process.
Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program

Texas excludes Tesla from electric vehicle rebates program

Despite having moved its HQ to Texas, Tesla has been excluded from the state’s EV incentive program.