Policy

Nine out of 10 new car sales will be electric in 2030, under Labor plan

Nine out of 10 new car sales will be electric in 2030, under Labor plan

Labor has doubled down on its EV forecasts, now assuming that nine out of 10 vehicles sold in 2030 will be electric. This is how it says it could happen.
Victoria streamlines EV rebates, but does its plan cut the mustard?

Victoria streamlines EV rebates, but does its plan cut the mustard?

Victoria announces further details of how it will spend $100 million ZEV budget. But are its plans forward-thinking enough for our climate emergency?
NSW government seeks businesses in regions to host EV chargers

NSW government seeks businesses in regions to host EV chargers

NSW state government seeks hosts for electric vehicle chargers in regional areas that it will install at no cost.
Dumping ground: Labor rejects car emissions standards to avoid another scare campaign

Dumping ground: Labor rejects car emissions standards to avoid another scare campaign

Australia will continue to be a dumping ground for dirty and inefficient vehicles that are expensive to run with Labor reportedly about to dump its policy.
Nobody wants to buy electric vehicles? It’s time to bust another EV myth

Nobody wants to buy electric vehicles? It’s time to bust another EV myth

When it comes to electric vehicle adoption, Australia is an outlier – but it has nothing to do with a lack of interest in EVs.
Germany’s stunning new EV targets under “traffic light” coalition of SDP, Greens and business

Germany’s stunning new EV targets under “traffic light” coalition of SDP, Greens and business

Germany’s new “traffic light” coalition of social democrats, greens and business parties unveils plan to have 15 million fully electric cars on the road by 2030.
Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too

Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too

Recent research from the US says electrification of cars alone not enough for transport sector to prevent more than 2°C of global warming.
Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top list for reasons to buy an EV but price and limited model choices are still proving a roadblock, a new survey has revealed.