EV policy

We must rapidly decarbonise road transport – but hydrogen’s not the answer

We must rapidly decarbonise road transport – but hydrogen’s not the answer

Hydrogen has been touted as the fuel of the future, but researchers believe the focus on hydrogen in road transport is misplaced.
FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

FFS: Coalition EV policy fizzles out with no grand plan, and no emissions limits

The Morrison government finally releases EV policy, but includes no action on financial incentives for drivers or vehicle emissions limits for carmakers.
How the EV transition and fuel standards can drive down Australian emissions

How the EV transition and fuel standards can drive down Australian emissions

Electric vehicles can play a vital role in helping Australia reach carbon targets, but the government needs to do more. Here’s how.
South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

Electric car sales to get boost in South Australia under proposed $18 million plan but it’s not enough to power a rapid transition to zero emissions cars, say critics.
Volkswagen lays out broad “New Auto” electric and autonomous vehicle strategy

Volkswagen lays out broad “New Auto” electric and autonomous vehicle strategy

Europe’s largest carmaker seeks to become software-driven mobility company, and aims for 50 per cent electric sales by 2030.
Spain to invest $A6.81 billion to boost EV manufacturing industry

Spain to invest $A6.81 billion to boost EV manufacturing industry

Spain announces €4.3 billion ($A6.81 billion) towards kick-starting the production of electric vehicles and batteries.
“No future for ICE cars:” Volvo urges Australian government to follow NSW lead

“No future for ICE cars:” Volvo urges Australian government to follow NSW lead

Volvo Australia urges federal and state governments to follow EV policy lead of NSW, which it says is a “significant step in the right direction.”
Morrison now claims he never mocked electric vehicle technology

Morrison now claims he never mocked electric vehicle technology

Morrison denies ridiculing electric vehicles as VW repeats claims the federal government is doing nothing to support EVs.