Canada sets ambitious goal of 100% zero emissions vehicle sales by 2035
Canada announces it will allow only zero-emissions new car sales from 2035, as part of $A8.6 billion transition plan.
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Ketan Joshi has been at the forefront of clean energy for eight years, starting out as a data analyst working in wind energy, and expanding that knowledge base to community engagement, climate science and new energy technology. He writes for The Driven’s parent site, RenewEconomy, and has also written for the Guardian, The Monthly, ABC News and has penned several hundred blog posts digging into climate and energy issues, building a position as a respected and analytical energy commentator in Australia. He’s spoken at the Ethics Centre IQ2 debates on the need for urgent decarbonisation, he’s served as an subject matter expert on national television, and has a wide following on social media around energy and climate.
Volkswagen to phase out combustion engines in Europe by 2035
Europe's largest car brand Volkswagen will end the sale of combustion engine cars in the region by the middle of the next decade.
Explainer: Which Australian states offer the best incentives to buy EVs?
There’s a growing gap between the states in the potential savings on offer from governments when buying an EV. Let’s take a look.
“No future for ICE cars:” Volvo urges Australian government to follow NSW lead
Volvo Australia urges federal and state governments to follow EV policy lead of NSW, which it says is a "significant step in the right direction."
Victoria to add 100 destination EV chargers with $5 million state funding
Victoria announces expansion of funding for electric vehicle chargers, adding $5 million for 100 more charging stations across the state.
JET Charge to “dramatically increase” NSW operations in response to EV policy
Electric vehicle charging company JET Charge has vowed to ramp up its operations in New South Wales, in response to the state government's EV package.
The electric cars that benefit most from NSW rebate and stamp duty waiver
In its bid to become the "Norway of Australia", the NSW government is handing out $3000 rebates for EVs that cost $68,750 or less. Here's our list of the electric cars that – currently – make the cut.
Visit fossils, fossil free! Details revealed for Queensland Electric Super Highway expansion
Stage three of Queensland's Electric Super Highway, to be delivered by Yurika, will take in the state's Dinosaur Trail, as 18 new charging destinations named.
Will Matt Kean’s EV policy really make NSW the Norway of Australia?
Is Matt Kean's ambitious new EV policy enough to make NSW the Norway of Australia? Is that even the right baseline to be using?
Why now is the right time for an electric-bike subsidy
Subsiding e-bikes is much cheaper than subsidising e-cars, and many more people could afford a subsided e-bike, compared to an e-car.