Policy

One Australian state has decided to expand EV rebates, rather than end them

One Australian state has decided to expand EV rebates, rather than end them

State government cites “huge growth” in EV uptake in decision to invest a further $5.2 million into its electric vehicle rebate scheme.
Electric vehicles will improve air quality in our cities – but only when uptake accelerates

Electric vehicles will improve air quality in our cities – but only when uptake accelerates

The main challenge in cutting transport emissions is no longer technological – it’s uptake.
“The unequivocal path forward:” EU adopts strong pollution laws for trucks and buses

“The unequivocal path forward:” EU adopts strong pollution laws for trucks and buses

The European Parliament has voted to adopt new emissions regulations for large trucks and buses sending a strong signal to manufacturers of where the world is heading.
Electric cars and trucks can slash Australia’s $60 billion fossil fuel import bill

Electric cars and trucks can slash Australia’s $60 billion fossil fuel import bill

Australians pay over $60 billion a year to import petroleum products, and tens of billions more for storing, distributing and selling them. Electric transport and sensible urban planning can reduce that.
Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think

Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think

An attention-grabbing report suggests $1 trillion of investment is needed to electrify 100% of the nation’s truck fleet. Here’s what it got wrong.
How New York City’s congestion toll could improve traffic, air quality and public transit

How New York City’s congestion toll could improve traffic, air quality and public transit

Charging motorists fees for driving into city centers during busy periods is a rarity in urban public policy: a measure that works and is cost-effective.
Australian fossil car industry spends over $500 per vehicle on advertising

Australian fossil car industry spends over $500 per vehicle on advertising

Could the fossil car industry survive without paid advertising? Should we ban fossil car ads like we did for cigarettes, given the impact on climate, health and environment?
Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest

Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars.