Policy
Here’s how the states can accelerate Australia’s sputtering electric vehicle transition
In absence of federal leadership, states and territories can work together and fill policy gaps. Now’s the time for them to band together on electric vehicles. Here’s how they can do it.
Electric car owners poke fun at Morrison, say EVs “ruined” their Easter weekend
Group of electric car owners join forces in new Facebook group to show how zero-emissions vehicles “ruined” their weekends.
Angus Taylor accused of promoting “misleading” EV emissions modelling
EV advocates call for ban on new fossil fuel cars by 2030, and say government fleets should be buying electric only by 2030 at the very least.
Morrison now claims he never mocked electric vehicle technology
Morrison denies ridiculing electric vehicles as VW repeats claims the federal government is doing nothing to support EVs.
Up to speed: Industry welcomes Labor plan to slash taxes on electric vehicles
Electric Vehicle Council says federal Labor’s plan to slash import tariffs and fringe benefits tax for EVs would help Australia catch up with the global pack.
Germany leads 25 pct surge in Euro electric car market, new emissions limits touted
European EV sales have surged almost 25% in past year, dominated by the booming German auto market, as peak auto industry body looks to agree with further tightening of CO2 reduction measures.
Australian cars, utes and vans are up to 40 pct dirtier than in Europe
Australian cars emit 23 per cent more carbon dioxide than their European counterparts, while vans and utes are almost 40 per cent worse.
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