EV policy

European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030

European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030

EU plans target for 30 million electric cars on roads by 2030, and zero emissions ships and planes by 2035, as part of a broad strategy to cut emissions.
Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Plugged In: EV tax shock, EV vision, new fast charger, self-driving shuttle

Weekly wrap-up of Australian EV news, including tax backlash, the EV Vision conference, new fast chargers, and a self-driving shuttle trial.
“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax

“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

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.
How Norway ended the ICE age, and why it should inspire Australia

How Norway ended the ICE age, and why it should inspire Australia

Australian EV policy, like the Australian EV market, is barren. So barren that Australia must look to the other side of the world for EV policy inspiration.
Biden lays out cash-for-clunkers policy in presidential bid

Biden lays out cash-for-clunkers policy in presidential bid

Presidential hopeful Joe Biden lays out $US 2 trillion climate and energy package which includes reinstating full federal EV tax incentive and giving US drivers cash for their old fossil-fuelled clunkers.
Technology roadmap shows Coalition still does not get electric vehicles

Technology roadmap shows Coalition still does not get electric vehicles

Electric vehicles are finally a topic worthy of attention, but will the Coalition give zero emissions transport the right kind of attention? 
Tesla confusion as China extends electric vehicle subsidies to meet Covid-19 challenge

Tesla confusion as China extends electric vehicle subsidies to meet Covid-19 challenge

Despite two year extension, changes to limit China EV incentives may leave Tesla and other non-domestic car makers out in the cold.