Government Policy and Infrastructure news
Five ways to make charging an EV easier in Australia
Being late to the EV party doesn’t have to always be a bad thing…
Polestar 2 showcases sustainable BiØfil chargers to cross the Nullarbor
Aussie ingenuity helps to plug a hole in the lap of the map
South Australia launches trial to examine EV impact on grid
The SA Government has partnered with Jolt Charge to better manage its energy
Mandatory Lane Keeping Assist proposed on new cars
The Federal Government is planning to introduce compulsory lane keep technologies from 2024
MG to roll out 3000 EV charging points across Australia
The AC charging points will rolled out to up 1000 hotels to encourage EV owners to travel further
NSW, Victoria, SA and ACT join six carmakers to axe fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040
State and territory governments commit to zero-emissions cars by 2040, but the biggest carmakers are snubbing the pledge
Bill Shorten on Australia’s EV policy
Bill Shorten may have lost the last election by supporting Australia’s EV take-up, but that hasn’t stopped the Labor shadow minister becoming a very vocal Tesla convert
Car industry slams Government’s EV strategy for lacking incentives and targets
The long-awaited policy for electric vehicles falls far too short of what’s needed, say industry figures
SA passes EV tax into law – UPDATE
The Bill has passed through the State Parliament meaning the charge will be delayed until 2027 (or 30 per cent uptake)
Studies find electric vehicles can be cheaper to run, unless you’re in Australia
Government policies can make a big difference to the running costs of cars
Sydney to receive 40 electric buses
First step towards Sydney’s bus fleet going all-electric by 2030
New South Wales Government passes EV investment Bill
Overall package valued at $600 million
Savic Motorcycles aims to kick-start Australian electric manufacturing
Government investment helps to get up-start off the ground
Federal Govt eyes EV growth, provides $2bn backing to Australian mining
A new credit facility has been created to help fund mining operations in Australia, with electric vehicle batteries manufacturers expected to benefit
Uber challenges Government to act to boost EV sales
World EV Day sparks greater debate about issues holding Australia back
NSW Minister hits out at Federal Government over EV inaction
Says road-user charge should have been a national policy
NSW to backdate EV rebate payments
The incentive scheme is due to start on September 1
South Aussies ‘put off by EV tax’
Proposed tax is making people of SA wary of buying an electric vehicle, according to a recent study
WA announces 45 new charging stations as part of EV plan
WA is the latest state/territory to announce big plans for the future
US Senate passes $1.2 trillion EV infrastructure bill
Significant milestone as it passes with bipartisan support
Australia’s EV policies: What’s happening in each state and territory in 2021 – UPDATED
It’s every state and territory for itself as the Federal Government declines to take the lead on EV policy. Here’s the current state of play
Victorian EV owners must submit odometer photos or face losing rego – UPDATE
VicRoads still believes road user tax is necessary despite growing concerns surrounding implementation
Energy companies awarded $25m to develop EV fast charging network
Five companies to expand charging stations across Australia
Victorian Govt starts to pay back EV buyers who missed out on subsidy
Solar Victoria has started taking applications from ZEV buyers who didn’t get a direct discount at the dealer