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.
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“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.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025
Germany's economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.
ACT drivers to access free rego and zero interest loans for electric cars
ACT drivers can soon access zero interest loans and free registration for buying an EV, a stark contrast to approaches being considered by other states.
UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales
Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet
Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.
Tasmania sets 100 per cent electric vehicle target for government fleet
Tasmania’s Liberal government pledges to transition vehicle fleet to 100% electric vehicles by 2030, to boost uptake in the state and cut dependence on liquid fuels.