We must rapidly decarbonise road transport – but hydrogen’s not the answer
Hydrogen has been touted as the fuel of the future, but researchers believe the focus on hydrogen in road transport is misplaced.
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Biden credits GM and ignores Tesla on electrification of cars, and Musk is not happy
US president Joe Biden makes speech crediting auto giant General Motors for electrifying "the entire auto industry". Musk was so upset he tweeted an Andrew Bolt video.
Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find
Australians are hungry for electric vehicles, but even those willing to pay $60,000 or more for the current crop of EVs are being frustrated by a trickle of supply.
The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars
In almost every way, certainly when it comes to running and maintenance costs, electric vehicles are the best option. But their sticker price in Australia is too high.
Kia’s 100% electric goals don’t include Australia
Kia outlines electrification goals but they only target Europe and other “key global markets”. Not Australia.
Driving blind: Coalition’s unguided goal for 90% electric car sales by 2050
Government assumes 90% of Australia’s new car sales will be electric by 2050. But it’s a destination without a route, and it needs one.
No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers
Global car manufacturers have much more incentive to send their EVs to markets closer to home, because Australia has neither carrot nor stick.
Australia last on the dance card for new electric vehicles
Carmakers welcome new funding for public chargers, but say Coalition's "EV strategy" will do little to encourage more choice or cheaper electric cars.
FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits
The Morrison government finally releases EV policy, but includes no action on financial incentives for drivers or vehicle emissions limits for carmakers.
Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles
Without the vision to invest in electric vehicles and transport technology, Australia is setting up its young people for a very limited future.