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Australian passenger vehicle emissions 50% higher than rest of world – and it’s getting worse

New study suggests Australia will fall well short of 2050 net-zero emission target for road transport. To hit it, policies have to be intensified and supported.

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Which automakers support proposed emissions standards? More than meet the eye

At first glance, automakers are all over the map in their responses to the US EPA’s proposal. But a closer looks shows only one opposes it entirely.

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Why a shift to basing vehicle registration fees on emissions matters for Australia

Emissions-based registration fees are already in place in many other nations with much higher uptakes of electric vehicles. How could it help in Australia?

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New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs

NZ government's draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.

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Angus Taylor’s electric vehicle emissions claims “fundamentally flawed,” says expert

Transport expert says the emissions calculations used by Angus Taylor to justify his "do nothing" EV strategy are "fundamentally wrong."

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Forget your fixie, we’re more likely to ride bikes if they can carry stuff

Cutting emissions can be as simple as walking or riding but first, bikes need to be useful.

Electric Car in Charging Station - optimised

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New research puts myth to bed: EVs will lower emissions

New research from Radboud University in the Netherlands confirms that switching to EVs will reduce emissions in virtually every part of the world.

Electric cars can save thousands in health costs, EVC report says

Billions of dollars in health costs could be saved by a switch to electric cars, as Australia's EV Council calls for emissions-related deaths to be included in road tolls.

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Australian doctors call for better EV policy in wake of WHO air pollution report

World Health Organisation Report highlights the stunning and terrible impacts of air pollution – particularly on children.

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