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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

Policy

Queensland rules out EV road tax, but everything else “on table” to boost EV uptake

Cairns charge point launch for the Queensland Electric Super Highway. Source: Tritium

Queensland transport minister says all policies on the table to boost EV uptake, and flags "considerable strengthening" of the state's EV policy.

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Will Matt Kean’s EV policy really make NSW the Norway of Australia?

Is Matt Kean's ambitious new EV policy enough to make NSW the Norway of Australia? Is that even the right baseline to be using?

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French Open goes 100% electric with 162 plug-in Peugeot car fleet

Fleet of 162 Peugeot cars used to transport players, VIPs and officials at the tennis grand slam made entirely of plug in hybrid and pure electric models.

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GM recalls 68,000 Chevy Bolt EVs due to potentially faulty batteries

American car giant General Motors is to recall more than 68,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the potential of battery fires.

Japanese exterior of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

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Mitsubishi flags plans for “mini-EV”, China EV and hybrid minivan

Has Mitsubishi Motors boosted its electric ambitions? Reports out of Japan say the automaker will add five or more electric and PHEVs to its lineup starting this year.

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Volkswagen says EVs will make up 90% of its Norway new car sales by next year

German automaker forecasts 90% of its Norway car sales will be electric vehicles in 2021, thanks to the Nordic nation's stable and ongoing policy support.

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