IEA says all new cars must be electric by 2035. Will Australia do it?
A major new report from a global energy body sets a 2035 deadline for the end of fossil car sales. Is Australia even close to that?
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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.
Australia urged to focus on EVs to boost fuel security and slash emissions
New analysis shows transport will become Australia's largest source of emissions, underpinning the need for an electric vehicle policy.
Angus Taylor: “I’m not driving an electric car”
Angus Taylor says he will not drive an electric vehicle, telling a radio interview he needs an SUV to cover extraordinary distances he travels each year.
Coalition to spend $2.3 billion to ensure Australians keep driving petrol cars
Morrison government delivers a $2.3 billion hand out to oil refineries, that could lock Australia into liquid fossil fuels for at least the next decade.
Europe’s lost decade: About the importance of interim targets
Without strengthened interim targets for 2025 to 2029, the European Union risks losing its leading role in the uptake of electric vehicles.
ACT minister hits out at states planning “extraordinary” taxes on electric vehicles
ACT energy minister hit out at "extraordinary" plans to introduce EV taxes, says now is the time to back zero emissions vehicles.
Victoria gets more than 400 registrations for electric vehicle rebate in first week
Victoria says there is already strong interest in electric vehicle rebate as minister D'Ambrosio defends road tax.
Queensland parliament embraces EVs with three onsite chargers
The Queensland parliament is now host to three EV chargers, as it calls for greater support for EVs from the federal government.
The role of the used car market in accelerating equal access to electric vehicles
Providing incentives similar to those offered for new cars seems to be a crucial element to broaden up the market to a wider consumer group.
New BNEF analysis finds that EVs will be cheaper than ICE cars by 2027
New analysis finds that electric cars and vans will be cheaper to make than combustion engine cars in every light vehicle segment from 2027, at the latest, across Europe.