Nexport targets four BYD electric models in first stage of big EV import plan
Nexport to bring in four electric models from Chinese car giant BYD, in first stage of plans to create a new platform for direct imports of new EVs into Australia.
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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern - and toddler Neve - will soon be riding in clean and green ministerial Audi-e-tron, replacing the government's standard diesel BMW 7 series vehicles.
“Climate fraud”: German EV support boosting sales of big SUV hybrids
Germany’s EV boom is partly thanks to generous government incentives, but these are also helping to boost sales of big SUVs.
California approves nearly $US400m to fill gaps in EV charging network
California approves $US384 million spend to fill gaps in California’s electric vehicle charging network as the state prepares to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.
Global net zero target for 2050 needs 50 million EVs on roads in next 10 years
IEA says 50 million electric vehicles will need to be on roads by 2030 to meet net zero emissions target for 2050, but driving petrol cars more slowly will also help.
Queensland networks spotlight V2G potential in EV tactical plan
Energy Queensland tables 10-point tactical plan to support and optimise the increased uptake of electric vehicles on its networks, including vehicle-to-grid capabilities.
Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues
Electric vehicles tipped to triple in Europe in 2021, but the UK risks supply issues unless it shapes better laws.
Volkswagen says EVs will make up 90% of its Norway new car sales by next year
German automaker forecasts 90% of its Norway car sales will be electric vehicles in 2021, thanks to the Nordic nation's stable and ongoing policy support.
City of Newcastle has embraced renewables, now it’s time to look at EVs and charging
Having effectively dealt with emissions from electricity sources, transport emissions are the next biggest challenge for the City of Newcastle.
Ardern says New Zealand will buy only zero emission buses from 2025
NZ Labour to eliminate fossil fuel buses by 2035, and will also introduce fuel efficiency standards that will save the average driver more than $NZ6000 in fuel costs.