Policy

“First in world:” South Australia to impose road user tax on electric vehicles

“First in world:” South Australia to impose road user tax on electric vehicles

South Australia earns dubious honour of being first government in world to impose a road user tax on electric vehicles.

Norway’s EV revolution shows us the urgency of government action on transport

Norway’s EV revolution is massive, but what more needs to be done to cut transport emissions?
South Australia to transition car fleet and boost charging network in big EV push

South Australia to transition car fleet and boost charging network in big EV push

South Australia to “jump start” uptake of electric vehicles by transitioning government fleet to EVs and boosting charging infrastructure.
Australian fleets dipping toes into electric vehicles, but want governments to do more

Australian fleets dipping toes into electric vehicles, but want governments to do more

Fleet managers say upfront costs of EVs still a main barrier to their use in vehicle fleets, but stronger government policies could help fleet adoption grow.
Nexport targets four BYD electric models in first stage of big EV import plan

Nexport targets four BYD electric models in first stage of big EV import plan

Nexport to bring in four electric models from Chinese car giant BYD, in first stage of plans to create a new platform for direct imports of new EVs into Australia.
Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car

Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern – and toddler Neve – will soon be riding in clean and green ministerial Audi-e-tron, replacing the government’s standard diesel BMW 7 series vehicles.
“Climate fraud”: German EV support boosting sales of big SUV hybrids

“Climate fraud”: German EV support boosting sales of big SUV hybrids

Germany’s EV boom is partly thanks to generous government incentives, but these are also helping to boost sales of big SUVs.
California approves nearly $US400m to fill gaps in EV charging network

California approves nearly $US400m to fill gaps in EV charging network

California approves $US384 million spend to fill gaps in California’s electric vehicle charging network as the state prepares to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.