Policy

Biden credits GM and ignores Tesla on electrification of cars, and Musk is not happy

Biden credits GM and ignores Tesla on electrification of cars, and Musk is not happy

US president Joe Biden makes speech crediting auto giant General Motors for electrifying “the entire auto industry”. Musk was so upset he tweeted an Andrew Bolt video.
Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find

Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find

Australians are hungry for electric vehicles, but even those willing to pay $60,000 or more for the current crop of EVs are being frustrated by a trickle of supply.
The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars

The embarrassingly easy, tax-free way for Australia to cut the cost of electric cars

In almost every way, certainly when it comes to running and maintenance costs, electric vehicles are the best option. But their sticker price in Australia is too high.
Kia’s 100% electric goals don’t include Australia

Kia’s 100% electric goals don’t include Australia

Kia outlines electrification goals but they only target Europe and other “key global markets”. Not Australia.
Driving blind: Coalition’s unguided goal for 90% electric car sales by 2050

Driving blind: Coalition’s unguided goal for 90% electric car sales by 2050

Government assumes 90% of Australia’s new car sales will be electric by 2050. But it’s a destination without a route, and it needs one.
No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

Global car manufacturers have much more incentive to send their EVs to markets closer to home, because Australia has neither carrot nor stick.
Australia last on the dance card for new electric vehicles

Australia last on the dance card for new electric vehicles

Carmakers welcome new funding for public chargers, but say Coalition’s “EV strategy” will do little to encourage more choice or cheaper electric cars.
FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

The Morrison government finally releases EV policy, but includes no action on financial incentives for drivers or vehicle emissions limits for carmakers.