Government Policy and Infrastructure news
Politics and safety policy: The deadliest piece of the road toll
The problem with putting politicians in charge of road safety is that we end up with politics, not policy
Would you pay less for fewer ANCAP stars?
Would you buy a car if it was more affordable but didn’t have a five-star safety rating?
Victoria refunds $7 million to EV owners following ‘unconstitutional’ tax – UPDATE
Electric vehicle owners in Victoria will be refunded with interest after state-based zero-emission vehicle taxes were declared “invalid”
Why do petrol prices keep going up, and how is it decided?
It’s a mystery to most of us. The scream and bash on the steering wheel type of mystery – just how is the price of fuel determined in Australia?
Tougher emissions standards mandated for Australian new cars from 2025
Euro 6d noxious pollution limits coming to newly-introduced vehicles from December 2025, fuel quality rules also tightened
What electric car incentives are on offer in Australia?
With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?
Wollongong gets 5 pole-mounted 22kW EV chargers, Victoria coming too
Wollongong follows Glebe in launching Sydney’s latest roadside EV chargers, and Victoria has plenty coming too
Why EVs rarely charge as fast as they can
Despite car brands claiming fast charging capabilities, most public charging stations are limited to 50kW. Why?
EV battery types explained: Lithium-ion vs LFP pros & cons
Which electric car battery technology is best? We break it down
These are the fastest-charging electric cars, if you’re in a hurry
These are the quickest charging EVs in Australia, and why higher numbers isn’t always best
Detailed: The cheapest EVs under $60K in Australia
We detail every sub-$60K before on-roads new EV on sale in Australia, including pricing, features and warranties
Australians cutting car use amid high fuel prices
Motorists are cutting back on car expenses, as the end-of-year deadline looms for introducing fuel efficiency standards
EV Charging Explained: Home & public charging, speed & plugs
Sponsored by GET Electric, this is a go-to guide to understand charging an EV at home or on the road
EV charging etiquette tips: Dos and don’ts
What’s right and wrong when it comes to public EV charging and queueing? Here’s your definitive etiquette guide
Why are EV chargers unreliable?
Faulty public EV charging stations have been the angst for many critics in the media. Here’s why and what’s being done
Tesla is selling V4 Superchargers to fuel giant BP to kickstart network
The move marks the first time Tesla has supplied its Superchargers to a third-party network
What happens to old EV batteries? This is your rundown on ‘second-life’ battery packs!
EV batteries are gaining a new lease on life once they’re no longer needed on the road, which is good news for the environment
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
It’s a common question that can be complex to answer. We break down the charging times and limitations
How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
We outline the home charging and public charging network costs in this guide
Tesla update predicts Supercharger availability and wait times
The software update makes Tesla’s even smarter to help alleviate public charging concerns
Victoria’s EV road tax found “unconstitutional” by Australian High Court
In a blow for the state, Victoria’s zero-emissions vehicle road-user tax has been deemed unlawful
Are there enough EV chargers in Australia? Here’s your guide
Public EV charging networks are expanding, but there still aren’t enough today. Does that mean you shouldn’t buy an EV?
Jet Charge introduces charging station subscription to boost EV fleets
Businesses have a new reason to make the electric vehicle fleet switch
Public EV charging: Hard lessons learned on what must be fixed
The importance of brightly-painted charging bays, longer cables, and even wheel stops has been highlighted