Labor leaves path open to stricter vehicle efficiency standards to support EV push
Energy minister Chris Bowen leaves all "viable options" open for EV support, including stricter vehicle efficiency standards.
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Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.
Why Australia could become an electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse
Australia has the competitive advantage necessary to become a leading global EV maker, but it will need a supportive federal government.
Trickle charge: Australians really want to buy EVs, but most new models are hard to find
Australians are hungry for electric vehicles, but even those willing to pay $60,000 or more for the current crop of EVs are being frustrated by a trickle of supply.
Australia could save nearly $500 billion with big switch to electric vehicles
New analysis shows Australia could massively slash of transport pollution - by almost $500 billion by 2035 - by accelerating a switch to electric vehicles.
New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs
NZ government's draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.
EV incentives begin in NSW today: Here are the perks you need to know
Eligibility for some of Australia's most generous EV incentives - offered to NSW EV buyers - starts today.
NSW to honour promised EV rebates, despite lockdown delays to legislation
NSW government agrees to backdate eligibility for electric vehicle rebates and stamp duty waivers, after Covid lockdown delays legislation.
Australia’s taste for bigger cars and lack of electric options make a dirty mix
Australia's choice of bigger cars, the lack of fuel standards and the lack of a national strategy for EVs means transport emissions remain high.
NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers
NT government to offer stamp duty waivers and discounted rego as part of a five-year plan to boost EV uptake in the territory.
ACT begins offer of free rego and zero interest loans for electric vehicles
Zero emissions vehicles purchased in the ACT, including EVs and fuel cell vehicles, will now receive a two year waiver of rego charges.