Search results for: “ev tax”
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Auto and energy industry players slam proposed EV tax at Senate inquiry
Auto and energy industry heavyweights such as Hyundai, AGL, and St Baker-backed Evie Networks slam state-based EV road taxes.
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Controversial state EV taxes could be blocked at federal level
The federal Greens have written a law that would penalise states for taxing EV owners, describing such moves as a “terrible idea.”
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“A tax for the future, not for now”: Voters rally against EV tax
Online rally says road user taxes proposed by Victoria, South Australia and NSW is wrong policy, and focus should be on incentives.
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Leaked reports show governments were warned EV taxes would hurt uptake
Leaked reports show that governments were warned the introduction of new taxes targeted at electric vehicle users would significantly discourage the uptake of EVs.
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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.
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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%.
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States’ EV tax grab will hurt fleets, jobs, and secondhand market, say experts
An electric vehicle tax will hit fleet managers planning a transition to EVs, shrink the secondhand EV market, and stifle job creation, industry experts say.
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Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.
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Xpeng announces multiple new EVs for Australia, and an AI future of robotaxis, flying cars and humanoid robots
Xpeng takes a leaf out of Elon Musk’s playbook with massive expansion plans beyond just the new EV models arriving in Australia this year.
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“A major disincentive:” State urged to hit the brakes on proposed EV road tax
State should hit brakes on proposed EV road tax to avoid slowing adoption, increasing pollution and confusing consumers, an inquiry has been told.
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NRMA backs road user tax for EVs, but legal expert says it needs to apply to all cars
Motoring group NRMA backs a road user tax on EVs, but leading constitutional law expert says it needs to apply to all cars to avoid a court challenge.
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Australian EV body calls for “universal levy” on vehicles rather than a “lazy tax” on electric cars
AEVA suggests a universal “mass times distance” charge should be levied on all road-going vehicles, regardless of fuel type, and that the fuel excise be left intact to tax pollution.