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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
We’ve long known who’s holding back EVs – now to clear the road
Vested interests have held Australia back from introducing fuel emissions standards. The Albanese government must enact this long overdue policy which is crucial to the EV transition.
US climate bill could short-circuit EV tax credits, making qualifying for them nearly impossible
US climate and energy has a catch that could make it difficult for most EVs to qualify.
Why Labor’s new tax cut on electric vehicles won’t help you buy one anytime soon
Labor says its electric vehicle tax cuts are “good for motorists, good for climate action and good for fleet purchases”. They won’t, however, help most Australians afford one.
Football, meat pies, efficiency standards and electric utes: Can we have it all?
The calls for fuel-efficiency legislation may be increasing, but the devil is in the detail.
What will Labor’s promised electric vehicle policy deliver for drivers?
The new Labor government will do what was unthinkable under the Coalition: deliver an actual electric vehicle policy to encourage demand. But can it fix supply?
“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament
EV manufacturing group says Coalition assistant transport minister has been barred by PM's office from prime chance to showcase electric mobility.
VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations
Volkswagen Australia puts pressure on federal government - yet again - to bring Australia up to speed with global transition to electric mobility.
“We’re not behind:” Tim Wilson’s optimism on Australian EV uptake defies the evidence
Tim Wilson suggests Australia is keeping pace with the rest of the world on EV uptake, but the data suggests he's wrong.
Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand, challenges Toyota
Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf in New Zealand for the first time as clean car standards start to make their impact felt.