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EV Council calls for massive leap in charger reliability, upkeep and locations in new report

The lobby group has called for Australia’s public EV charging infrastructure to have more ‘redundancy’ and maintenance measures akin to a supermarket or petrol station.

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Luxury Car Tax threshold increased for 2023-24

LCT threshold requirements have been lifted again for another financial year

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EV charging stations to link regional Australia in $100m project

A nationwide link of fast EV chargers will roll out by 2025 covering rural and regional Australia

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Victoria to adopt digital drivers licence in 2024

VIC to join QLD, NSW and SA with regional trial from July

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Queensland doubles EV rebate to further lower price barrier

Nine months after Queensland’s EV incentives were introduced, the policy has now been revised by doubling the subsidy for select households with more models eligible

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Australia commits to fuel efficiency standards: Details & industry response

The government’s latest consultation paper confirms a new vehicle carbon emissions mandate will be legislated, but time’s still needed

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EVs would benefit regional Australians most, report claims

A new report highlights long-distance travelling regional Australian drivers can save billions in fuel costs by going electric, but emissions standards are needed

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US EPA proposes strict emissions rules in EV push

The proposed US mandate pushes for electric cars and could save the economy more than A$1.5 trillion – if passed

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Australian fuel efficiency standards: 120 city leaders call for strong action

Australian council-elected representatives have signed a petition to urge the federal government to boost the local EV market

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Audi plugs into Origin Energy for E-Tron owners

Leading energy provider seeking to promote EV ownership with the dangling carrot of savings at the charger

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EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards

A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia

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Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year

Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024

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Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas

Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group

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Fill 'er up thanks: Hyundai unveils 'Automatic Charging Robot' for electric cars

Ridiculous? Not so fast... the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad

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Open letter urges Australian Government to further prevent new fossil fuel projects

The open letter, signed by more than fifty environmental and climate organisations, was circulated in various national newspapers and is open to the public

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Waze makes EV charging stops easier

The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations

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RACV urges Melburnians to have their say on the state of their roads

Whether you're riding, driving or walking - RACV wants to know how Melbourne roads can be improved for you

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Study finds inflation is increasing interest in EVs, but usual barriers remain

A Deloitte survey has revealed the consumer perceptions of electric vehicles, with expected and some surprising results

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Tesla confirms bidirectional charging coming by 2025, but Musk says it’s ‘inconvenient’

Tesla EVs will gain bidirectional charging functionality soon, but CEO Elon Musk has labelled it as “extremely inconvenient”

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Tesla to focus on AC charging roll out; V4 Supercharger launches

Tesla has been famous for its widespread Supercharging DC fast-charging network, but is now also focusing on slower AC stations run off renewable energy

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Owners' High Court case against Victoria's EV tax gets underway

The three day trial begins in Australia's High Court today

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South Australian Government repeals electric vehicle tax plans

The new SA Government has honoured its election promise to bin the controversial EV tax

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EV Council: Mazda Europe chief's comments on 'forced' battery EV focus are misleading

Australia's EV Council has hit back at the Mazda Europe CEO’s tough criticism of regulators that suggested carmakers have been forced to focus on battery-electric cars at the expense of all alternatives

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ABB debuts stylish 'Terra Home' EV charger

What if Apple made an EV charger? ABB’s new home wall box might be the closest one yet.