Policy

Tough car emissions ceilings could get us well on the road to net-zero

Tough car emissions ceilings could get us well on the road to net-zero

Fuel emissions standards would save drivers money, increase the range of cars on offer and cost the government little.
Australia could save nearly $500 billion with big switch to electric vehicles

Australia could save nearly $500 billion with big switch to electric vehicles

New analysis shows Australia could massively slash of transport pollution – by almost $500 billion by 2035 – by accelerating a switch to electric vehicles.
Kean predicts “EV revolution” in NSW as rebates and exemptions become law

Kean predicts “EV revolution” in NSW as rebates and exemptions become law

NSW’s ambitious electric vehicle strategy has been enshrined in law, establishing the state as the best place to buy an EV in Australia.
Australia’s most generous EV support package passed into law

Australia’s most generous EV support package passed into law

NSW EV rebate and stamp duty exemptions, and transit lane priority, passed by state parliament.
“Not a hair shirt in sight”: Johnson throws another $2 billion at rapid EV transition

“Not a hair shirt in sight”: Johnson throws another $2 billion at rapid EV transition

Boris Johnson says green is good. “We will be driving cars … but our cars will be electric gliding silently around our cities … and not a hair shirt in sight.”
First Volkswagen ID3 electric hatch lands in Australia

First Volkswagen ID3 electric hatch lands in Australia

First Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch lands in Australia, but it is not available for general sale.
Electric vehicle FUD (and plain ignorance) is alive and well in Queensland

Electric vehicle FUD (and plain ignorance) is alive and well in Queensland

A new petition that seeks to ban electric vehicles from Queensland roads, unless they are “self-generating”, is based on myths and misunderstandings.
Volkswagen CEO warns of 30,000 job losses if EV shift is delayed

Volkswagen CEO warns of 30,000 job losses if EV shift is delayed

Volkswagen warns that the company could lose 30,000 jobs if it delays transitioning to electric vehicles.