Idling is the new smoking: Health experts call for anti-idling zones for ICE cars
We've banned smoking around children, so why not exhaust from ICE cars? Health experts call for anti-idling zones, starting with schools.
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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.
Europe EV sales hit 20pc but carmakers still eke out ICE profit
Electric cars now account for one in five auto sales in Western Europe, but legacy carmakers are digging in to protect fossil fuel car profits.
Why electric vehicles are the only way to quickly decarbonize transport
Even for cars registered today, battery electric vehicles have by far the lowest life-cycle GHG emissions compared to all other technologies.
In Vancouver, every car space in new hotels must have an EV charger
All new car-share stalls and all parking stalls in new hotels must have EV charging infrastructure in Vancouver.
Australian car lobby argues against call to phase out petrol and diesel cars
FCAI chooses "technology neutral" stance in response to Grattan report laying out how Australia can decarbonise transport by 2050.
NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers
NT government to offer stamp duty waivers and discounted rego as part of a five-year plan to boost EV uptake in the territory.
Queensland rules out EV road tax, but everything else “on table” to boost EV uptake
Queensland transport minister says all policies on the table to boost EV uptake, and flags "considerable strengthening" of the state's EV policy.
“Out of date and out of time:” Queensland slams Morrison on EV policy failure
Queensland minister for transport says the best thing the Morrison government can do for EV uptake in Australia is "resign."
“Another hoax:” Murdoch media slams push for Australia to go electric
The Murdoch media is drumming up another scare campaign against electric vehicles. As usual, it is based on misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Four ways to help Australia end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035
Here are four policies that could help Australia catch up on electric vehicles, and ensure its road transport emissions reach net zero by 2050.