States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby
Australian business lobby calls on states to “slam the brakes” on proposed electric vehicle taxes, saying they are a "major disincentive" in lagging market.
Trucking group calls on Morrison government to support electric truck rollout
Australian Trucking Association calls for financial incentives for electric truck purchases, rejects Taylor's EV abatement cost modelling.
Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low
Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket 1300% in Japan because a price drop and boosted EV subsidies have brought its price to $A40,000.
Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer
Tesla appears to be taking another step towards its expected "Model 2" electric hatchback, and even perhaps a whole range of new EV designs.
Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay
Tesla criticises slow approval processes for German infrastructure projects as it waits for final approval for its Berlin gigafactory.
Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter
Two new players at either pricing extremity of the local EV market, plus of course Tesla, lead a doubling in overall sales in first quarter.
EV drivers spend average $3 and 34 minutes charging on electric superhighway
Average charging times on Queensland's electric superhighway are less than 34 minutes, and the average cost is $3.
Daimler brings light-duty eCanter electric truck to Australia
German giant Daimler is taking limited orders in Australia for its first all-electric light duty truck, the Fuso eCanter.
Dumping ground: Australia’s list of cleanest and dirtiest fossil fuel cars
Cars on Australian roads are 50 per cent more polluting than in Europe, reinforcing claims this country is a dumping ground for dirty vehicles. Here's a list of the cleanest and dirtiest brands.
Tesla boss says Australia and NZ car fleets are dirty, and killing people
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm laments state of dirty car fleets in NZ and Australia, and the death toll from car pollution.