How does Shorten’s electric vehicle sales target stack up?
Does Bill Shorten's plan for electric vehicles to make up 50% of all new car sales by 2030 stack up? Or could we do more?
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Why Australia needs grey imports to get cheaper green cars
Australia's car emissions are 45 per cent higher than Europe, per vehicle. Allowing "grey imports" would improve access to cheaper, greener cars.
Labor’s plan to jump-start Australian electric vehicle industry with new fund
Labor announces detailed new $57 million fund to boost manufacturing industry for electric vehicles in Australia.
Tesla to pocket $3.2 billion from carbon pooling deal with Fiat
Fiat-Chrysler will pay out €2 billion to Tesla to ensure it meets European Commission's new carbon emissions limits.
Amsterdam bans all petrol and diesel cars and motorbikes from 2030
Dutch capital to phase in ban of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and pleasure boats starting from next year.
“Truly ludicrous”: EV Council angered by Angus Taylor’s “housing tax” lie
Energy minister Angus Taylor makes "silliest scare tactic yet" over "housing tax" to provide EV charging in new homes.
UK push to bring 100% electric vehicle target forward to 2030
UK advisory committee recommends conservative government shifts 100% electric vehicle sales target forward by 10 years to 2030.
Total cost of EVs in Australia may match petrol cars by next year
BNEF analysis says total cost of EVs could match petrol cars as early as next year in Australia, and says Labor's target of 50% share of sales by 2030 is feasible.
Australia must act now to accelerate electric vehicle uptake: report
New report funded by the ARC says Australia must make smart decisions on EVs or risk decline in quality of life, productivity and health.
Here’s why electric cars have plenty of grunt, oomph and torque
Electric motors are used in everything from utes to mining trucks – because they pack plenty of oomph.