Policy

States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby

States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby

Australian business lobby calls on states to “slam the brakes” on proposed electric vehicle taxes, saying they are a “major disincentive” in lagging market.

Trucking group calls on Morrison government to support electric truck rollout

Trucking group calls on Morrison government to support electric truck rollout

Australian Trucking Association calls for financial incentives for electric truck purchases, rejects Taylor’s EV abatement cost modelling.
Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket 1300% in Japan because a price drop and boosted EV subsidies have brought its price to $A40,000.
Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay

Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay

Tesla criticises slow approval processes for German infrastructure projects as it waits for final approval for its Berlin gigafactory.
Dumping ground: Australia’s list of cleanest and dirtiest fossil fuel cars

Dumping ground: Australia’s list of cleanest and dirtiest fossil fuel cars

Cars on Australian roads are 50 per cent more polluting than in Europe, reinforcing claims this country is a dumping ground for dirty vehicles. Here’s a list of the cleanest and dirtiest brands.
Tesla boss says Australia and NZ car fleets are dirty, and killing people

Tesla boss says Australia and NZ car fleets are dirty, and killing people

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm laments state of dirty car fleets in NZ and Australia, and the death toll from car pollution.
Eight in 10 Victorians support ban on petrol car sales by 2030

Eight in 10 Victorians support ban on petrol car sales by 2030

A panel of 211 ordinary Victorians have sent a very clear message to government: we want strong measures to support electric vehicles.
Victorians want government to provide better EV adoption support policies

Victorians want government to provide better EV adoption support policies

In a unique experiment – Infrastructure Victoria recently commissioned the state’s largest ever deliberative engagement program to ask Victorians about the EV transition.