Carmakers expect up to 15 million electric cars in Germany by 2030
The number of electric cars on German roads could rise much more quickly than most experts and the government currently assume.
Shift to EVs set to “end oil era” in emerging markets, Carbon Tracker
Falling battery prices and the electrification of transport in emerging markets is expected to reduce costly dependency on oil imports, and deliver major health benefits.
“Fake electrics”: Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed, new research finds
New testing shows that plug-in hybrids emit considerably more CO2 than advertised, and problem could be even worse as drivers charge up before entering low emissions zones.
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.
Tesla increases Model S range again, beating Lucid Air
Tesla increases range of Model S Long Range Plus (LRP), upping the ante and beating the claimed 406 miles of the Lucid Air.
EV interest in UK surges five-fold after news of petrol, diesel car ban
Interest in electric vehicles in UK soared by nearly 500% in 24 hours after news that it will ban new petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2030.
Victoria’s EV hit means a sub $20,000 Nissan Leaf pays more tax than a Lexus
Victoria's new electric vehicle tax means the cost of running a second-hand Nissan Leaf is less than a luxury hybrid. This is not a tax on millionaires, it's an assault on good sense.
“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax
News that Victoria will join SA in introducing electric vehicle tax is met with strong opposition with industry stakeholders saying it is "backwards" and "will kill off" the fledgling EV industry.
Don’t let the electric vehicle destroyers grind you down
The majority of EV drivers are disappointed this new EV tax has been brought in so early in a country with almost no incentives.
“Shameful”: Victoria follows South Australia and imposes electric car road tax
Victorian Labor government follows South Australia in imposing electric vehicle tax, hoorayed by road building lobbyists who celebrate a "tax on millionaires".