Policy

The shift from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”

The shift from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”

ACT moves from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees, but free regos end in Australia’s “little Norway.”
Insurance costs and charging bans raise new barriers to electric vehicle adoption

Insurance costs and charging bans raise new barriers to electric vehicle adoption

Soaring insurance costs, charging bans in apartments and lack of certification on battery health cited as major new hurdles in the adoption of electric vehicles.
“Fundamental rethink:” One third of people willing to give up owning cars, nearly half in big cities

“Fundamental rethink:” One third of people willing to give up owning cars, nearly half in big cities

Survey finds 70 per cent of people call for “fundamental rethink” of mobility, and one third willing to give up a car. No, it’s not Australia.
What’s the real risk from electric vehicles in apartments?

What’s the real risk from electric vehicles in apartments?

The real risk to existing apartment buildings from EV charging isn’t fire. It’s that pretty soon, failure to support EV charging for residents will damage property values and rental returns.
German car industry frets that China tariffs will slow transition to electric mobility

German car industry frets that China tariffs will slow transition to electric mobility

“Vehicles must become cheaper through more competition …. not trade wars.” German car makers don’t like new EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, saying it will slow transition to electric.
Are EVs a flash in the pan or a genuine auto trend?

Are EVs a flash in the pan or a genuine auto trend?

As the federal government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy threatens to become a paperweight in Canberra, car industry executives are wondering if EVs are a flash in the pan, or not.
Five key steps that Australia needs to accelerate switch to electric vehicles

Five key steps that Australia needs to accelerate switch to electric vehicles

Bigger and better chargers, V2G technology, local manufacturing, skills training and road user charges have topped the list of steps needed to help with the transition to electric vehicles in Australia.
China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

A battle between clean tech and fossil dinosaurs? Insiders say China is poised to slap a 25 per cent tariff on imports of “large-engined” vehicles from the US and Europe.