Germany raises tax on high-emission cars, but critics say it’s just cosmetic
Germany agrees to reform of motor vehicle tax to take into account CO2Â emissions, but critics say it will add little to cost of cars like Porsche 911.
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“Wolf in sheep’s clothing”: What’s wrong with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
Plug in hybrids are touted as transition drivetrain that can help drivers take first step towards zero emissions future, but rarely operate without fossil fuels.
Coalition allocates $74m to “future fuels”, including hydrogen and EVs
Coalition allocates $74m for "Future Fuels Fund" that will remove "refuelling" blackspots in regional areas, and help businesses boost capacity to host EV fast chargers.
In New Zealand, even the Tories want sanity on electric vehicle policy
While Australia looks to stockpile fossil fuels instead of setting out a plan to transition to zero emissions transport, at least in New Zealand common sense is prevailing.
A quarter of new cars in Europe will be fully electric by 2025, study says
One in four cars produced in Europe in 2025 will be fully electric, a study by the Chemnitz Automotive Institute (CATI) has predicted.
South Australia wants to use EVs as mobile batteries and “solar sponge”
South Australia Liberal government to develop plan to use electric vehicles as "batteries on wheels" and use charging as a "solar sponge" during the day.
India may install EV charging kiosks at all 69,000 petrol stations
Indian government may issue an order requiring all 69,000 petrol stations across the country to install electric vehicle charging kiosks.
Uber sets goal for 100% rides in electric vehicles by 2030
Uber announces plans to become fully zero-emission platform by 2040, with an interim goal of 100% of all rides in the US, Canada, and Europe taking place in EVs by 2030. Â
ACT Labor promises 90 all-electric buses in re-election pitch to voters
ACT Labor pledges purchase of 90 all-electric buses for Canberra in re-election pitch.
Electric car registrations climb to record high in Germany, plug-ins at 13.2 pct
Sales of new electric and plug in hyrbid vehicles in Germany jump in August, taking their combined share to more than 13 per cent.