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Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle
Weekly wrap-up of Australian EV news, including tax backlash, the EV Vision conference, new fast chargers, and a self-driving shuttle trial.
Flannery: “Profound” tax reform needed to encourage EVs in Australia
Australia’s tax system urgently needs reform to encourage electric vehicle uptake to help address rising emissions, says Tim Flannery.
Climate deniers are claiming EVs are bad for the environment — again. Here’s why they’re wrong
Organisations associated with fossil fuel funding are trying to apply the brakes to the transportation sector’s transition towards cleaner vehicles.
The world is phasing out petrol and diesel cars, and Australia is a long way behind
The world’s timeline for EV phase-outs is getting bigger and creeping closer. Where does Australia sit? (Hint: it’s not good)
EV tax will smash electric vehicle sales and lift emissions, UQ study finds
University of Queensland research into effect of taxing electric vehicles finds without introducing buying incentives will slash sales by 25% and increase emissions by 40%.
Victoria releases details of EV road user charge, as critics slam “culture war”
Victoria releases details of EV road user charge, but arguments about whether it is fair continue to abound.
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