Policy

German NGOs try to force VW, BMW and Mercedes to end fossil fuel cars by 2030

German NGOs try to force VW, BMW and Mercedes to end fossil fuel cars by 2030

German NGOs prepare legal action to try and force major car makers to stop making petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Coalition of the EV-willing calls for stamp duty on electric cars to be abolished

Coalition of the EV-willing calls for stamp duty on electric cars to be abolished

Coalition of advocates calls on South Australia state government to follow its NSW, Tasmania and ACT counterparts and abolish stamp duty for EVs.
EV incentives begin in NSW today: Here are the perks you need to know

EV incentives begin in NSW today: Here are the perks you need to know

Eligibility for some of Australia’s most generous EV incentives – offered to NSW EV buyers – starts today.
Sweden’s electric vehicle bonus is so popular funding has dried up

Sweden’s electric vehicle bonus is so popular funding has dried up

Electric vehicle sales so popular in Sweden that financial incentives put in place to encourage adoption have been exhausted.
South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

Electric car sales to get boost in South Australia under proposed $18 million plan but it’s not enough to power a rapid transition to zero emissions cars, say critics.
NSW outlines strategy for 8,000 zero emissions buses by 2030

NSW outlines strategy for 8,000 zero emissions buses by 2030

NSW says billions of dollars in savings in transitioning its 8,000 plus bus fleet to zero emissions, along with investment and job opportunities.
NSW to honour promised EV rebates, despite lockdown delays to legislation

NSW to honour promised EV rebates, despite lockdown delays to legislation

NSW government agrees to backdate eligibility for electric vehicle rebates and stamp duty waivers, after Covid lockdown delays legislation.
EV sales bounce in Australia, but federal government policies rated a “fail”

EV sales bounce in Australia, but federal government policies rated a “fail”

EV sales jumped sharply in the first half of 2021, according to official data, but federal government policies still rated a “fail” by industry body.