Shift to EVs set to “end oil era” in emerging markets, Carbon Tracker
Falling battery prices and the electrification of transport in emerging markets is expected to reduce costly dependency on oil imports, and deliver major health benefits.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
States’ EV tax grab will hurt fleets, jobs, and secondhand market, say experts
An electric vehicle tax will hit fleet managers planning a transition to EVs, shrink the secondhand EV market, and stifle job creation, industry experts say.
EV interest in UK surges five-fold after news of petrol, diesel car ban
Interest in electric vehicles in UK soared by nearly 500% in 24 hours after news that it will ban new petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2030.
Victoria’s EV hit means a sub $20,000 Nissan Leaf pays more tax than a Lexus
Victoria's new electric vehicle tax means the cost of running a second-hand Nissan Leaf is less than a luxury hybrid. This is not a tax on millionaires, it's an assault on good sense.
“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax
News that Victoria will join SA in introducing electric vehicle tax is met with strong opposition with industry stakeholders saying it is "backwards" and "will kill off" the fledgling EV industry.
Don’t let the electric vehicle destroyers grind you down
The majority of EV drivers are disappointed this new EV tax has been brought in so early in a country with almost no incentives.
“Shameful”: Victoria follows South Australia and imposes electric car road tax
Victorian Labor government follows South Australia in imposing electric vehicle tax, hoorayed by road building lobbyists who celebrate a "tax on millionaires".
Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including zero interest loans and free rego for ACT EV drivers, and a range of vehicle-to-grid and charging developments.
California to “reward” drivers for buying electric cars
California introduces maximum $US1,500 point-of-sale rebate to make switch to clean electric transport even easier for drivers.
Australia’s Ioneer joins Tesla, Uber in US zero emissions transport coalition
Australian lithium mining company Ioneer joins Tesla, Uber and others as founding member of new clean transport coalition ZETA.