Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs

NZ government's draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.

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How the EV transition and fuel standards can drive down Australian emissions

Electric vehicles can play a vital role in helping Australia reach carbon targets, but the government needs to do more. Here's how.

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Embattled Evergrande’s auto arm vows to make first EV by early 2022

Auto arm of embattled Chinese property developer Evergrande promises the first electric model of its Hengchi brand will be produced in 2022.

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CEFC backs Australian “Bladevolt” technology to electrify mine vehicles

Federal government's green bank backs Australian heavy-vehicle battery manufacturer 3ME Technology to electrify mining operations.

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California to ban petrol garden equipment like lawn mowers and leaf blowers

California to ban sales of highly polluting petrol and diesel garden equipment such as lawnmowers and leaf blowers.

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“Futurist” Trevor St Baker says EV myths are slowing take up of electric cars

Self-styled 'futurist', coal baron and EV enthusiast Trevor St Baker says myths are slowing uptake of EVs, and wants new petrol car sales banned by 2035.

Mercedes EQA 250 compact suv driving. Source: Mercedes-benz

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“Luxo-barges” and cheap ICE: How global chip shortage is accelerating shift to EVs

The global chip shortage could push automakers to build more EVs sooner than expected and spell the end of churning cars out to fill dealership floors.

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Model 3 tops all new car sales in UK, beats Hilux in NZ. But in Australia ….

EV sales are rising in Australia, but the transition remains embarrassingly slow when compared with other right-hand-drive markets in UK and New Zealand.