Policy
New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs
NZ government’s draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.
How the EV transition and fuel standards can drive down Australian emissions
Electric vehicles can play a vital role in helping Australia reach carbon targets, but the government needs to do more. Here’s how.
Embattled Evergrande’s auto arm vows to make first EV by early 2022
Auto arm of embattled Chinese property developer Evergrande promises the first electric model of its Hengchi brand will be produced in 2022.
CEFC backs Australian “Bladevolt” technology to electrify mine vehicles
Federal government’s green bank backs Australian heavy-vehicle battery manufacturer 3ME Technology to electrify mining operations.
California to ban petrol garden equipment like lawn mowers and leaf blowers
California to ban sales of highly polluting petrol and diesel garden equipment such as lawnmowers and leaf blowers.
“Futurist” Trevor St Baker says EV myths are slowing take up of electric cars
Self-styled ‘futurist’, coal baron and EV enthusiast Trevor St Baker says myths are slowing uptake of EVs, and wants new petrol car sales banned by 2035.
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