Policy

Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Without the vision to invest in electric vehicles and transport technology, Australia is setting up its young people for a very limited future.
South Australia expands EV rebate and adds free rego, delays road tax

South Australia expands EV rebate and adds free rego, delays road tax

South Australia extends electric vehicle rebate and offers free registration to EVs, and delays proposed road tax until market is well established.
More than 70 per cent of Indonesians want to buy an electric vehicle

More than 70 per cent of Indonesians want to buy an electric vehicle

It’s still early days for the adoption of electric vehicles in Indonesia, but the potential for positive impact on the economy and environment is huge.
Mind if I smoke? Kicking the petrol habit is no idling matter

Mind if I smoke? Kicking the petrol habit is no idling matter

The health cost from petrol fumes is enormous. Yet people still run and cycle alongside highways, breathing air clogged with pollutants.
Jaguar unveils electric Range Rover, but will pay Tesla for carbon credits

Jaguar unveils electric Range Rover, but will pay Tesla for carbon credits

Jaguar Land Rover announces first all-electric Range Rover, but will still have to pay Tesla for carbon emissions credits in the short term.
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.