Policy

Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs?

Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs?

The Australian government admits that growing SUV sales threaten to undermine progress on EVs. It hints at following Paris and other parts of Europe in encouraging bikes and electric trucks.
Vehicle efficiency laws passed after Greens secure deal to prevent fast-tracking of gas projects

Vehicle efficiency laws passed after Greens secure deal to prevent fast-tracking of gas projects

Greens agree to back the proposal in the Senate without any changes in exchange for the government scrapping measures that would fast-track new gas projects.
Car pollution cop to police automakers in Australia

Car pollution cop to police automakers in Australia

A new regulator will check the emissions of vehicles sold in Australia from next year and ensure automakers are complying with Australia’s fuel-efficiency standard.
Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030

Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030

Labor commits $6.7 billion to an unproven green hydrogen industry, but neglects help to electrify Australia’s transport sector which is projected to be the biggest source of emissions by 2030.
The energy retailers offering lousy deals for home EV charging – on rates and control

The energy retailers offering lousy deals for home EV charging – on rates and control

Some consumers are being forced to give up control over EV charging in their homes without their consent, and are being offered rates that give them no incentive to charge off-peak.
Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world’s efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst.
Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

A 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America’s dinosaur fossil car makers and will likely result in more affordable models coming to Australia.
Fire department wants restrictions on EV parking and charging in big buildings

Fire department wants restrictions on EV parking and charging in big buildings

NSW Fire and Rescue says EVs should not be charged, or even parked, in enclosed building car parks, without the very latest protection systems. EV experts fear over-reach and added costs.