Policy

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.
Paris emissions targets impossible without public and active transport policy

Paris emissions targets impossible without public and active transport policy

Holding the world to 1.5°C of warming is impossible without improving our public and active transport networks.
Germany urged to ban sales of new combustion cars by 2025 to meet climate targets

Germany urged to ban sales of new combustion cars by 2025 to meet climate targets

A ban on sales of petrol and car sales by 2025 would contribute the most to achieving Germany’s 2030 climate targets, new report says.
Infrastructure Victoria urges ban on petrol and diesel cars “by 2035 at latest”

Infrastructure Victoria urges ban on petrol and diesel cars “by 2035 at latest”

Advisory group Infrastructure Victoria calls for the state to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 “at the latest”.
Road to ruin: What will happen to old petrol and diesel cars in switch to EVs?

Road to ruin: What will happen to old petrol and diesel cars in switch to EVs?

Around 7.6 million petrol and diesel cars could be sent to the scrap heap this decade as Australia accelerates its shift to electric vehicles. But there are no rules on recycling.
South Australians want electric cars, but not if government imposes EV road tax

South Australians want electric cars, but not if government imposes EV road tax

South Australians are interested in going electric, but will be less likely to do so if the state government introduces an EV road tax.
How Tesla’s Model 3 triggered The Osborne Effect, and caused the ICE market to melt

How Tesla’s Model 3 triggered The Osborne Effect, and caused the ICE market to melt

Global new car sales have fallen steady since 2017, when Tesla released the Model 3. Many consumers are waiting to buy the right EV for them.
Australia’s taste for bigger cars and lack of electric options make a dirty mix

Australia’s taste for bigger cars and lack of electric options make a dirty mix

Australia’s choice of bigger cars, the lack of fuel standards and the lack of a national strategy for EVs means transport emissions remain high.