We’ve met the RET, now it’s time for an electric vehicle target
A demand-side federal policy akin to the Renewable Energy Target could accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia.
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Tesla dodges New Mexico consumer sales ban by opening centre on tribal lands
Tesla signs agreement with sovereign Native American entity, bypassing online car sales ban in New Mexico.
NSW releases masterplan for 1,000 “ultra-fast” charging bays along major routes
NSW releases plan to have more than 1,000 "ultra fast" electric vehicle charging bays across the state.
Victoria may change EV rebate settings, as Model 3 buyers lead MG and Mini
Victoria may adjust EV rebates, as Model 3 proves most popular car and a suburb with strong solar and battery installations leads the postcode count.
Can we all drive Teslas and still get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050?
Even if powered and manufactured using clean electricity, a Tesla Model 3 incurs more than the total per capita emissions allowable to achieve net zero emissions globally.
Battery EVs beat all other vehicles for emissions cuts in Australia and NZ, researchers say
New research shows battery electric vehicles achieve lowest emissions footprint in Australia and New Zealand, even when using grid electricity.
German NGOs try to force VW, BMW and Mercedes to end fossil fuel cars by 2030
German NGOs prepare legal action to try and force major car makers to stop making petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Coalition of the EV-willing calls for stamp duty on electric cars to be abolished
Coalition of advocates calls on South Australia state government to follow its NSW, Tasmania and ACT counterparts and abolish stamp duty for EVs.
EV incentives begin in NSW today: Here are the perks you need to know
Eligibility for some of Australia's most generous EV incentives - offered to NSW EV buyers - starts today.
Sweden’s electric vehicle bonus is so popular funding has dried up
Electric vehicle sales so popular in Sweden that financial incentives put in place to encourage adoption have been exhausted.