Policy

Volkswagen’s battery plans a ‘game changer’ for Australian minerals: government

Volkswagen’s battery plans a ‘game changer’ for Australian minerals: government

VW’s plan to mass produce a “unified cell” battery at half the cost of current produciton could turbo-charge Australia’s lithium and nickel exports.
EV owners told to send in odometer readings for road tax, and they are not happy

EV owners told to send in odometer readings for road tax, and they are not happy

Victoria electric vehicle owners have received a letter asking for a photo of their odometer for the state’s EV road tax. And they are not happy.
Canada sets ambitious goal of 100% zero emissions vehicle sales by 2035

Canada sets ambitious goal of 100% zero emissions vehicle sales by 2035

Canada announces it will allow only zero-emissions new car sales from 2035, as part of $A8.6 billion transition plan.
Volkswagen to phase out combustion engines in Europe by 2035

Volkswagen to phase out combustion engines in Europe by 2035

Europe’s largest car brand Volkswagen will end the sale of combustion engine cars in the region by the middle of the next decade.
Explainer: Which Australian states offer the best incentives to buy EVs?

Explainer: Which Australian states offer the best incentives to buy EVs?

There’s a growing gap between the states in the potential savings on offer from governments when buying an EV. Let’s take a look.
“No future for ICE cars:” Volvo urges Australian government to follow NSW lead

“No future for ICE cars:” Volvo urges Australian government to follow NSW lead

Volvo Australia urges federal and state governments to follow EV policy lead of NSW, which it says is a “significant step in the right direction.”
Victoria to add 100 destination EV chargers with $5 million state funding

Victoria to add 100 destination EV chargers with $5 million state funding

Victoria announces expansion of funding for electric vehicle chargers, adding $5 million for 100 more charging stations across the state.
JET Charge to “dramatically increase” NSW operations in response to EV policy

JET Charge to “dramatically increase” NSW operations in response to EV policy

Electric vehicle charging company JET Charge has vowed to ramp up its operations in New South Wales, in response to the state government’s EV package.