EV policy

Joe Biden’s big electric vehicle push scuppered by rogue Democrat senator

Joe Biden’s big electric vehicle push scuppered by rogue Democrat senator

Plans to drive the EV industry in US face major hitch as Democrats senator Joe Manchin says tax credits are “not American”.
Roll up your sleeves! 2022 will be a massive year for EV advocacy

Roll up your sleeves! 2022 will be a massive year for EV advocacy

Australia finds itself in a baffling position, caught between the demise of an old auto industry and the green shoots of the new.
Most Australian households are ready to buy an EV – and an emissions ceiling would help

Most Australian households are ready to buy an EV – and an emissions ceiling would help

Many people believe Australia’s shift to electric vehicles is stuck in the slow lane, but while federal policies are lacklustre, most Australians are ready for the shift.
ACT opens up zero interest loans to buyers of new and used electric vehicles

ACT opens up zero interest loans to buyers of new and used electric vehicles

ACT opens its interest-free loans to buyers of new and used electric vehicles, adding to its stamp duty waiver and free registration.
Germany’s stunning new EV targets under “traffic light” coalition of SDP, Greens and business

Germany’s stunning new EV targets under “traffic light” coalition of SDP, Greens and business

Germany’s new “traffic light” coalition of social democrats, greens and business parties unveils plan to have 15 million fully electric cars on the road by 2030.
PM’s claim about Labor’s 2019 electric car policy is all gas

PM’s claim about Labor’s 2019 electric car policy is all gas

In 2019, the Coalition claimed Labor had a policy to raise the price of petrol to force people to switch to electric vehicles. Was this true?
Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks

Climate concerns top list for reasons to buy an EV but price and limited model choices are still proving a roadblock, a new survey has revealed.
UK to mandate EV chargers in new homes and buildings

UK to mandate EV chargers in new homes and buildings

UK to introduce new measures to ensure drivers have more places to charge as the EV transition picks up pace.